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A new report has revealed just how disproportionately migrant communities are affected by hepatitis. Underdiagnosis of the infection, and connecting patients with care and treatment, remain the major challenges.

An Australian early intervention program for deaf children is, for the first time, being piloted overseas. The therapy is for children whose family have chosen for them to be fitted with a hearing device such as a cochlear implant. The collaboration between not-for-profit The Shepherd Centre and health officials in Japan is a decade in the making.

The Trump administration has announced several new tariff deals in the last few days, but many more are still in negotiations. In this episode of Weekend One on One, Terrence Guay, clinical professor of international business and the director of the center for Global Business Studies at Penn State looks at the current tariff situation, how the deals are affecting the American consumer and the looming August 1st deadline that could see tariffs as high as 50% if deals aren’t reached.

The UN says the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is very bad, getting worse fast. Amid air strikes, hunger, and mass displacement, Secretary-General António Guterres says what's happening is a moral stain on the entire world.

Arts and storytelling are key tools being used to accelerate efforts to increase disability representation and inclusion. Advocates have come together for a festival to celebrate Disability Pride with the aim of showcasing ways to move forward.

The Queensland government has accepted all eight recommendations from an independent review into the home education unit. The regulatory review, conducted last year, followed widespread opposition by Queensland's homeschooling community to the previous state government's attempts to enforce the Australian curriculum on homeschooling students.

The Australian share market has finished the week in the red; mining and gold stocks dragged the ASX-200 down as the iron ore price fell below US$100. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Medallion Financial Group’s managing director Michael Wayne.

President Trump triggers MAGA mutiny over Epstein files, Japan’s far-right gains ground after an historic election upset, and pressure mounts on Israel as Gaza edges closer to famine. Plus, a climate court ruling shakes up global accountability, and New Delhi's diplomatic imposter.

Fighting has erupted along the border of Thailand and Cambodia as old tensions over territorial disputes boil over into a rare but deadly conflict. Thousands have evacuated on both sides as foreign leaders call for peace between the neighbours.

Community groups say swim programs designed to address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities are gaining popularity. Winter is the ideal time to improve swimming skills and water safety awareness, ahead of the warmer weather. Swim teachers aiming to bring down the drowning death toll during Australia’s Summer months.

The new federal parliament has just finished its first sitting week -- and there are some big stories to cover, including HECS/HELP debt and legislation for childcare reform. This week, we take a look at the top priorities of the Albanese government as it enters its second term and Professor Andrew Norton from Monash University helps us break down what's going to happen with student debt.

The Australian share market has closed 0.3% down following a soft session. Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mathan Somasundaram, the CEO of Deep Data Analytics, who says overseas trade developments are having an impact on investor behaviour. Plus, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock warns it could take longer to tame underlying inflation in her annual address to the Anika Foundation.

The International Court of Justice has delivered a historic ruling on international climate obligations, opening the door for possible reparations. After a lengthy campaign led by law students in Pacific Island nations, the world's top court has declared individual states have a legal duty to tackle climate change.

Russia and Ukraine have resumed peace talks in Istanbul, with Ukraine demanding a full ceasefire as a basis for further diplomacy. While both sides signal limited cooperation, key issues such as a potential leaders’ summit and the fate of civilians remain unresolved.

Australian and Japanese shares have closed in the green following Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade deal with Japan. The ASX-200 led by the materials and financial sectors. Stephanie Youssef spoke with the founding manager of Activam Group, Robert Talevski. Plus, the Australian Federal Police and Australian Banking Association have joined forces to warn Australians to stop renting out their bank accounts to criminals. They say many people are knowingly, or unknowingly, becoming “money mules” for criminals, who use their bank accounts to make their funds appear legitimate. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with ABA CEO Anna Bligh.

A new report has found that First Nations Australians are twice as likely as other Australians to have trouble accessing their superannuation. The independent research highlights the systemic barriers First Nations peoples face which include rigid policies, inaccessible customer service and a lack of accountability. Financial counsellors say reforms are badly needed to address this.

A leading scientist has recommended that dementia be treated as an economic crisis as well as a health issue. Over 400,000 Australians live with dementia, and with an ageing population, this is expected to double by 2025. But dementia advocates say research funding in Australia lags behind other conditions, limiting access to life-changing dementia prevention and management programs.

The government is working to improve the childcare system in Australia, following serious allegations of abuse out of Melbourne. The bill would allow the government to cut off funding for centres who don't meet safety and quality standards. But some say it isn't enough.

Stars of the music world and beyond are mourning the death of Ozzy Osbourne at the age 76, expressing affection and admiration for the heavy metal icon. Elton John called the Black Sabbath frontman a dear friend, a huge trailblazer and one of the funniest people he ever met.

Health officials in Gaza say 15 people have died of starvation in 24 hours. The United Nations World Food Program says the hunger crisis has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation. Meanwhile, protesters in Tel Aviv are demanding an end to Israeli aid restrictions on Gaza, condemning what they have called Israel's policy of starvation.