7.30 - Season 15 / Year 2025

Laura Tingle interviews Finance Minister Katy Gallagher. Doctors warn about the risk of lifelong damage from an over-the-counter vitamin supplement. Plus the rise of men's netball.

The city of Los Angeles is under siege by wildfires. Laura Tingle interviews Alastair Campbell, host of podcast The Rest Is Politics. Plus the Victorian Liberal Party pins its hopes on new leader Brad Battin.

How hiker Hadi Nazari was found after going missing in Kosciuszko National Park. Wildfires continue to cause destruction in Los Angeles. Plus what are Australia's chances at the Australian Open?

A push for government to intervene in the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks. Are Australian sports doing enough to adapt to climate change? Plus Laura Tingle interviews former chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley.

Los Angeles wildfire victims are now dealing with an insurance crisis. A deal for a ceasefire in Gaza is reported to be close. Plus doctors say many Australians aren't aware of the links between alcohol and cancer.

Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement. Laura Tingle interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Sydney has been thrown into chaos by a train strike.

Laura Tingle interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. NSW is on the verge of a public health crisis as more than half of the state's public sector psychiatrists resign. Plus TikTok has been restored in the US, but for how long?

Donald Trump returns to the White House. Laura Tingle interviews Arthur Sinodinos, former Ambassador to the US. Plus a preschool has been set alight as anti-Semitic attacks escalate in Sydney.

The "bidding war" for doctors in country towns. Laura Tingle interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus how much would Hobart's new stadium really cost?

The behaviour of crowds at the Australian Open has come under fire. Laura Tingle interviews Labor MP Ed Husic. Plus Palestinians are starting to return to what's left of their homes in Gaza.

The political "culture wars" continue over Australia Day. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal Senator James Paterson. More cases have emerged of Australians inadvertently poisoned by supplements containing synthetic vitamin B6.

How social media will play into this year's election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Australia's new chief scientist Tony Haymet. Plus remembering Auschwitz.

Religious group members found guilty of manslaughter of an eight-year-old. A drop in inflation raises hopes of an interest rate cut. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Authorities fear a caravan filled with explosives found in Sydney was designed for an anti-Semitic attack. Plus Melbourne's underworld is on edge after the funeral for one of the city's most notorious gangland figures.

The cost of living is the central issue for most voters as we head into an election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Queensland Premier David Crisafulli. Plus what caused the Washington DC plane crash?

Matildas star Sam Kerr has appeared in court over a charge of racially aggravated harassment. Plus in both houses of parliament there's been an attempt at a show of unity against antisemitism.

Inside Antoinette Lattouf's court case against the ABC. The Queensland government has been warned its moves to stop renewable projects could put off investors. How will Australia respond to Trump's plan to "take over" Gaza?

All eyes are on two state by-elections this weekend as a federal election looms. Sarah Ferguson interviews Varsen Aghabekian, the Palestinian Authority's state minister for foreign affairs. Laura Tingle looks at a turbulent week in federal politics.

Alan Kohler investigates Australia's housing crisis and what can be done to fix it. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Malcolm Turnbull as President Donald Trump signals plans for tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Can Australia strike a deal with Donald Trump on tariffs? Youth crime is on the rise in Victoria. Plus the communities paying double for groceries.

Bogus qualifications and financial fraud at Australian private colleges. Nurses stood down after appearing in a video making threatening comments about Israeli patients. Plus the latest on Antoinette Lattouf's court case against the ABC.

At a time when Whyalla's steelworks owes suppliers millions, its owner Sanjeev Gupta has won approval to renovate his waterfront mansion. Confectionery is being marketed to parents as nutritious toddler food, a report finds.

A series of antisemitic attacks have left many Jewish Australians feeling unsafe. Sarah Ferguson interviews Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Plus national restrictions on unhealthy food advertising could be on the horizon.

The RBA has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. An Australian man who served as a soldier for Ukraine speaks out. Efforts to reduce the cost of housing are being hamstrung by red tape and worker shortages.

Whyalla Steelworks has been forced into administration by the South Australian government. Australian aluminium manufacturers brace for the impact of Trump's tariffs. The controversy that's gripped Australia's arts industry.

Gas shortages could hit Victoria and NSW by 2028. Sarah Ferguson interviews Industry Minister Ed Husic about the plan for the Whyalla Steelworks. Plus why young Germans are turning to the far-right.

Hadi Nazari speaks for the first time about how he survived being lost for 13 days in Kosciuszko National Park. Plus there are concerns in Kyiv about the Trump administration negotiating directly with Russia about the war in Ukraine.

Tensions have emerged over the Coalition's climate change policy. China's warship exercises off Australia's coast have exacerbated cracks in the already-strained relationship between the two countries. Plus Australia's problem with unnecessary skin checks.

Members of a religious sect have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Struhs. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended his purchase of bank shares during the global financial crisis. Sarah Ferguson interviews Labor MP Andrew Charlton and Liberal Senator James Paterson.

Is the WA state election outcome a done deal? Tariff talks overshadow Australia's superannuation sales pitch in the US. Plus Laura Tingle looks at questions over Peter Dutton's bank share transactions.

In the space of 48 hours the dynamic of the war in Ukraine has shifted. Soaring insurance premiums are forcing some homeowners to forgo it. Human skulls taken for scientific research have been returned to Papua New Guinea.

President Trump announces the immediate suspension of military aid to Ukraine. Sarah Ferguson asks historian Simon Schama for his analysis of Trump's decision. Why you might not be able to watch your footy team on TV in 2025.

Queensland and NSW are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to hit the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Queensland Premier David Crisafulli.

A nervous wait for millions as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Western Australians will vote at their state election this Saturday.

Heavy rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred leaves areas flooded and thousands without power. Sarah Ferguson interviews NSW Premier Chris Minns. Plus Laura Tingle looks at the impact of Alfred in Canberra.

Push for Australia to recognise toxic burn pits in Afghanistan as a cause of cancer in soldiers. Plus is the US headed for a recession?

Sarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.

Hervey Bay in Queensland is a town in shock after being hit by destructive flash flooding. Sarah Ferguson interviews Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the US, about Donald Trump's tariffs.

The clinical trials program bringing cutting-edge cancer treatment and research to regional hospitals in Victoria. Tesla sales have dropped around the world. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews actor Robert De Niro.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers ahead of the budget. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton floats the idea of another referendum if the Coalition win the election. Plus the robots revolutionising aged care homes.

Philip Williams heads to the electorate of Indi where independent MP Helen Haines is aiming for a third term. Plus, the storm of controversy facing Tasmania's salmon industry following a massive and unprecedented fish kill.

Meet the squatters who have taken over vacant properties in Lismore. Why tensions are flaring within Melbourne's Afghan community. Plus warnings of a looming gas shortage have been tempered.

What to expect from the Treasurer's budget tomorrow. Plus the major capital city where some residents have run out of water.

Sarah Ferguson brings you everything you need to know about the Budget, interviewing Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus political analysis and reaction from Laura Tingle and Tom Crowley.

The government caught everyone by surprise with a $17 billion income tax cut, including the Opposition. Plus big pharma in the US wants Australia to change its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Opposition Leader Peter Dutton immediately after his budget reply speech in parliament. Plus Laura Tingle's political analysis.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton officially hit the campaign trail. Election analyst Casey Briggs looks at some of the seats in play. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Energy Minister Chris Bowen.

Record breaking flooding has destroyed farms and livelihoods in western Queensland. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Minister for Infrastructure Bridget McKenzie.

Laura Tingle tracks the course of Australia's cost-of-living crisis. Sarah Ferguson interviews Employment Minister Murray Watt and Shadow Foreign Minister David Coleman. Plus rescue and recovery efforts continue in Myanmar after last week's earthquake.

What impact will Donald Trump's new tariffs have in Australia? Sarah Ferguson interviews Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Former political rivals Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect Week 1 of the election campaign.

Shocking cases of neglect and abuse within childcare centres. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus the true depth of Australia's rental crisis.

New planning laws set to transform Sydney. Notorious underworld figure Tony Mokbel released from jail. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Australian actor Jacob Elordi.

Voters are being confronted with two very different ideas about how Australia gets its energy in the future. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect week two of the election campaign.

How the state of the economy is playing into this election. Sarah Ferguson interviews One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. Plus it's been one year since the Bondi Junction attacks.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor go head-to-head on 7.30 in a live debate. Plus Laura Tingle examines the new housing policies being offered by Labor and the Coalition.

Can the Greens maintain their hold on Brisbane this election? Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt. Plus residents are demanding answers about how PFAS ended up in their water.

A couple blame a hospital for the death of their baby. Can the Liberals break through Labor's fortress in Victoria? Plus Peter Dutton accused of "overreach" after his comments on national security.

Sarah Ferguson moderates a debate between Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Housing Minister Michael Sukkar. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect week three of the election campaign.

Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. With just 24 hours before pre-polling stations open, Peter Dutton campaigns on the issue of law and order.

Can the Liberals retake the seat of Kooyong from teal independent Monique Ryan? Sarah Ferguson interviews Health Minister Mark Butler. Plus the schools cracking down on screentime.

The Coalition has promised to increase defence spending but where will it find the money? Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles. Plus who is likely to be the next Pope?

There's confusion about some of the Coalition's policies. Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne dissect week four of the election campaign. Plus why a Navy veteran feels ready to march on Anzac Day for the first time.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ahead of this weekend's election. Plus has Donald Trump helped secure another term for Canada's "unpopular" government?

The political debate over migration. What the major parties are offering when it comes to Indigenous policy. Plus the fight for the seat of Fremantle.

Are voters interested in what the major parties have to offer? Plus the critical Queensland seat Labor thinks it might be able to take from the Coalition.

The latest on the mushroom cook murder trial. Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor. Plus Christopher Pyne and Bill Shorten dissect the final week of the election campaign.

An extended edition of 7.30. How Labor's landslide election victory played out across the country. Plus farewell to ABC Chief Elections Analyst Antony Green.

A rare and deadly disease has killed dozens of people in the last few months. A severe egg shortage continues to affect supermarkets and businesses. Plus the regional Australian town hoping to become the next Silicon Valley.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his first interview since Labor won the election. The mushroom murder trial continues. Plus tensions between doctors and the NSW government are escalating.

The coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction killings has revealed aspects of the emergency response that didn't go to plan. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Greens leader Adam Bandt, who today conceded he has lost his seat.

Shocking revelations from inside Australia's childcare system. Plus who's in and who's out of Anthony Albanese's cabinet.

Sussan Ley becomes the first woman to lead the Liberal Party. Why Canada is turning to Australia for its defence needs. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning director Christopher McQuarrie.

The Muslim independent candidates who gave Labor a "big scare" at the election. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Ted O'Brien, new deputy leader of the Liberal Party.

Scientists warn a disease killing animals in Antarctica is one mutation away from having "pandemic potential". More disturbing revelations from childcare centres. Plus Senator Larissa Waters is the new leader of the Greens.

Regulators are concerned some medical practitioners are putting profit before patient safety when prescribing medicinal cannabis. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Senator James McGrath, Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance.

The Nationals have split from the Liberals, ending the Coalition. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals leader David Littleproud and Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

Farmers in Victoria are dealing with a devastating drought. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie plus comedian Celeste Barber.

Deepfake videos of Norman Swan are tricking people into buying unproven supplements at a risk to their own health. Plus Laura Tingle looks at the Coalition's messy divorce.

Some farmers fear they'll go bust after massive floods in NSW. Sarah Ferguson interviews former Senator Pat Dodson, who shares his thoughts on the way forward after the failed Voice referendum.

A surgeon at a major regional hospital is warning patient lives are being put at risk by unnecessary delays to cancer operations. Plus there's a push for police to be removed from mental health crisis responses.

Concerns the extension of a gas project in WA risks damaging ancient rock art. Plus election volunteers say they experienced abuse, aggression and bullying at polling booths.

There are concerns over the number of ultrasounds carried out by people who aren't medical professionals. Plus Laura Tingle looks at Australia's gas problem.

Prisoners left with no meals for days amid a wave of lockdowns. Sarah Ferguson interviews Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Plus Hamas accused of a brutal crackdown on protesters in Gaza.

Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson gives evidence in court. Sarah Ferguson interviews Liberal MP Tim Wilson after he reclaimed his old seat of Goldstein.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's future hangs in the balance. After a tight count the final federal seat, Bradfield, has been decided. Sarah Ferguson interviews new Bradfield MP Nicolette Boele plus Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has been forced out of his job after a no-confidence motion. Erin Patterson takes the stand for the fourth day. Will Ukraine's drone attacks on Russia's airfields make a difference?

Whistleblowers say warnings about patient safety at hospital were ignored. Donald Trump deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles as protests escalate over his immigration crackdown. How Trump's relationship with Elon Musk imploded.

Pioneering psychiatric hospital that leads in ketamine treatment to close. Billionaire's business woes see hundreds of Australian workers sent home. Donald Trump orders US Marines to be deployed in LA as protests continue.

Should Australia embrace burning rubbish to create energy? There are calls to ban a new competition called Run It Straight. Australian Tesla owners are joining a class action against the carmaker.

The US launches a review of the AUKUS submarine deal. Sarah Ferguson interviews Defence Minister Richard Marles and former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. Plus inside the LA protests.

Why Israel decided to strike Iran now. The Chinese-owned operators of the Darwin Port defend their ownership of the asset. Plus scientists say a virus found in bats in China is mutating at an alarming rate.

Donald Trump warns "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran" as the conflict escalates. Families search for answers after the Air India crash. Plus a significant archaeological discovery has been made in an ancient Australian cave.

Fighting continues in the Middle East as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes. David Speers interviews Iran's Ambassador to Australia. Plus Victoria's plan for treaty.

Closing arguments have been heard in the trial of accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson. David Speers interviews Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel. Plus has the NSW government found a solution to the housing crisis?

The world waits to see if Iran will retaliate against the US. How the unfolding crisis is affecting daily life in Israel. Plus a harmful algal bloom is having a devastating impact on marine life.

Will the ceasefire between Israel and Iran last? David Speers interviews Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. Plus why farmers are angry about Labor's proposed superannuation changes.

The situation on the ground in Gaza is "massively" deteriorating, UNICEF warns. A series of fatal electric scooter crashes have prompted parliamentary inquiries in two states. Plus journalist Antoinette Lattouf wins her unlawful termination case against the ABC.

Controversy over the sport of bare-knuckle boxing. A former member of Iran's nuclear negotiating team says the nation's nuclear know-how can't be destroyed. Plus Zan Rowe interviews singer Lorde.

How badly has Iran's nuclear program been damaged? David Speers interviews former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert. Plus why power prices are about to go up for many Australians.

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas is under fire for the takeover of an Adelaide golf course. Allegations of sexual assaults at childcare centre. Plus it's 25 years since the GST was introduced.

The TGA concedes it failed to prevent a growing number of blood toxicity cases attributed to Vitamin B6. We speak to a parent whose child attended a Melbourne childcare centre where a worker is accused of child sex crimes.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Education Minister Jason Clare about the childcare crisis. A verdict has been handed down in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case. Plus the eSafety Commissioner's efforts to clean up the internet have been dealt another blow.

Fast-tracked childcare courses are putting Australian children at risk, insiders warn. Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three people with death cap mushrooms. An inquest has found racism may have contributed to the fatal police shooting of a 19-year-old man.

The federal government is under pressure following a wave of antisemitic attacks in Australia. No relief for homeowners as the RBA leaves interest rates on hold. Scientists a step closer to developing a vaccine for the deadly Hendra virus.

The doctor who managed the treatment of murderer Erin Patterson's four critically unwell victims tells of the desperate measures medical staff took to try and save their lives.

Anthony Albanese is heading to China to meet with President Xi Jinping. The plan to fight antisemitism in Australia. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Alleged child sex offender should have been "removed" from childcare sector after incident two years ago, child's mother says. The secret advice provided to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. How the missing backpacker was found in WA.

Evidence of a blast wave injury has been found inside the brain of a deceased Australian veteran for the first time. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor.

Can this tiny beetle causing major destruction in WA be kept out of the rest of the country? Victorian Liberals at war with each other. Plus author Ocean Vuong on his new book.

Changes you can make around the home that will help lower your power bills. The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu is disappearing in the face of climate change, prompting locals to move to Australia. Plus the digital detox camp for kids addicted to their phones.

Sarah Ferguson interviews Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about his meeting with President Xi Jinping and his thoughts on Mark Latham. Plus Tasmanians face an excruciating wait to find out who will form their next government.

As Ali France enters parliament the surgeon who saved her life speaks out. Co-founder of the Greens Drew Hutton has been booted from the party. Plus will dental be added to Medicare?

Infighting erupts in the National Party. Sarah Ferguson interviews Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce. Education Minister Jason Clare on childcare changes and student loan reductions. Farewell to the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne.

The rental crisis is being felt in almost every suburb across the country. Donald Trump is facing increasing pressure over the Jeffrey Epstein case as a survivor speaks out. Australia hosts defence talks with the UK as Scott Morrison speaks to US Congress.

The government still hasn't released its latest migration quotas. Why private school enrolments are soaring. Plus the push to legalise recreational cannabis.

Should Australia lower the voting age to 16? The push for a four-day work week. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews Chris Bowen, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

Will Australia follow the UK and France and move towards recognition of Palestine? Under 16s will be banned from YouTube. Plus the pronatalist push to increase the population.

When will Australia officially recognise a Palestinian state? Sarah Ferguson asks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Plus a couple reunited in Australia after being separated by conflict in the Middle East.