The Latest Breaking News from Richard Marles

Good morning, early birds. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to increase the interest rate today, and Defence Minister Richard Marles says it is unlikely that Australia will be able to build any nuclear submarines by 2038. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

Reports of a Chinese bid to secure a naval presence in Cambodia have been met with concern by Australian authorities.

A foreign fighter who identifies himself as Australian has spoken of his decision to travel to "faraway" Ukraine to help "a country in need" as it defends itself against Russia's invasion.

The Federal government says it will not be intimidated by the dangerous actions of a Chinese aircraft towards an Australian surveillance plane in the South China Sea last month.

Defence minister’s attendance at high-level security conference the latest in flurry of diplomatic activity by new Labor government

The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.

The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.

The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.

Good morning, early birds. New Resources Minister Madeleine King has confirmed Labor will support WA’s $16.5 billion offshore Scarborough gas project, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has removed the Australian Federal Police from the Home Affairs portfolio. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.