Morning News Bulletin 8 February 2025

In this bulletin, the sole survivor of triple murderer Erin Patterson gives an emotional statement in court, a technology warning, as losses from scams cost Australians $175 million this year. And in sport, the Gold Coast Titans announce a new coach, after Des Hasler leaves mid-c ... Show More

Huge turnout at nationwide pro-Palestinian protests, Labor to announce an expansion of its first home buyer deposit scheme, Fremantle defeats the Bulldogs and books a spot in the AFL finals. 

Record numbers expected in nationwide Pro-Palestinian demonstrations, FBI raid home and office of Trump's former national security advisor and fierce critic John Bolton, James O’Connor’s missed kicks cost Wallabies in loss to Springboks in Cape Town. 

Trump immigration crackdown expands as ICE begins Chicago operation; New breakthrough keeps Gaza ceasefire in effect; Rain storm batters L.A., threatening mudslides as residents return after wildfires; and more on tonight’s broadcast. 

A packed out Apia Park in Samoa will be roaring with around 20-thousand Moana Pasifika rugby fans as they march on for their historic Super Rugby Pacific showdown against the Reds on Friday. Senior sports journalist, Iliesa Tora was on the ground covering the event. He spoke with ... Show More

UN chief leads condemnation for New Orleans truck attackIsraeli strike on ‘humanitarian zone’ kills three brothers in Gaza tent as harsh winter rains fallVenezuela in human rights spotlight ahead of Presidential inauguration 

The West Coast is preparing for a serious rain event with the Met Service now warning of up to 62 hours of heavy rain forecast between Tuesday and Thursday. Orange heavy rain warnings and watches are in place for the Westland District, Otago and Fiordland - along with gale force ... Show More

Hurricane Milton continues to strengthen as millions along Florida’s Gulf Coast brace for impact. In the early days of the pandemic in 2020, then-President Donald Trump sent Russian President Vladimir Putin hard-to-find tests for COVID 19, according to the new book ‘War’ by Bob W ... Show More

Towns in the Central West of NSW have been inundated by floodwaters this week.  Residents of Forbes were told to leave town with the Lachlan River forecast to hit a new record. There were wild scenes across a number of small towns on Monday: more than 100 people were rescued by h ... Show More

At least 24 people have been killed and more than 10,000 properties destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires.  Australia’s bushfire season puts the country on edge every year – especially across our regions - but could major cities here also be at risk?  In this episode of The Brie ... Show More

The first year of the Albanese government has been marked by division and rancour. Misinformation, racist abuse and ugly campaigning on the voice referendum left the nation bitter and exhausted. Meanwhile, more Australians are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, adding gro ... Show More