Thursday 5/11/2026
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 Jacob Greber.
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 Jacob Greber.
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 Jacob Greber.
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 Jacob Greber.
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 Jacob Greber.
At long last, two new Spirit of Tasmania ships are set to ferry passengers between Tasmania and Australia's mainland this weekend. But the nine-year journey to build the vessels and new port infrastructure has been a rocky one; beset by cost blowouts, setbacks and mistakes. Adam Langenberg reports.
Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne, former politicians now with the freedom to speak their minds, speak to David Speers on the week in politics.
Political editor Jacob Greber speaks to David Speers about the week in parliament, including the possible repercussions of an interest rate rise.
ASIO has confirmed that an Iranian cyber espionage unit targeted journalist Sharri Markson and Liberal figure Michael Kroger. The spy agency remains concerned the group could carry out assassinations in Australia. Kathleen O'Connor reports.
Reverberations from the wars in the Middle East are shaking up US politics: from the industrial Midwest to the brownstone canyons of New York. Adam Harvey and Richard Mockler went to Dearborn, Michigan and New York City to file this report.
Israelis have cast their verdict on the government of Benjamin Netanyahu but there is no clear winner. Laura Tingle is in Jerusalem and speaks to David Speers.
Households are bracing for more interest rate pain after inflation rose to 4.3 per cent fuelling fears the RBA will decide on a fifth interest rate hike this year.
As hives are moved around the country to help pollinate crops, a new strain of varroa mite has been discovered which could lead to a super-spreader event.
The Coalition has released costings for some of its proposed spending cuts. The shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson speaks to David Speers about those costings, inflation and the economic outlook.
A Coalition MP has broken with his colleagues to question the benefits of the AI boom, as resistance builds against a major data centre proposed by Anthropic.
Oncologist and former Australian of the Year Georgina Long speaks about the successful trials of a world-first cancer vaccine.
One Nation is facing intense scrutiny over its online political content, which has been described by politicians as 'divisive' and 'awful'. 7.30's Alysia Thomas-Sam spoke to the creator responsible for the content.
Soaring rents and low vacancies are putting pressure on renters across the country pushing some to find creative solutions.
Parliament House was united as politicians from all sides paid tribute to independent MP Helen Haines, who remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.
In Wadeye, one of the Territory's largest and most remote Aboriginal communities, a small mud crab venture has grown into a full commercial operation,
The midterms will be crucial for the direction of the rest of Trump’s second term. Former Trump advisor, Anthony Scaramucci speaks on what he expects to see.
The Victorian governments new high-rise housing strategy has come under heavy fire from local council and residents and may even turn into an election issue.
The attack on Helen Haines has raised broad concerns around the safety of female MPs, particularly in the lead up to state elections in NSW and Victoria.
The future of Australian steelmaking is at a critical juncture as the nation has lost the capacity to make its own structural and rail steel.
A review into the NT child protection department's dealings with Kumanjayi Little Baby's family before her alleged murder has revealed extensive failings.
Brendan Nugent, the man accused of a car attack on federal MP Helen Haines, has appeared at the Wangaratta court on several charges. Mike Lorigan reports.
Independent MP Helen Haines was struck by a car outside her electorate office in regional Victoria yesterday afternoon and left with critical injuries.
Independent MP Helen Haines has been injured in a ‘deliberate attack” in Victoria near her electoral office.
Back by popular demand, Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne, former politicians now with the freedom to speak their minds, call for more honesty in politics.
One of the strongest voices to enter the debate on AI has been Pope Leo XIV who has urged against allowing artificial intelligence too much control. National AI reporter Cameron Wilson caught up with Father Paolo Benanti who is one of the Vatican’s key advisors to discuss the ethics of AI.
Labor has introduced its Digital Duty of Care Bill. Anika Wells is the Communications Minister and she speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson.
A difficult sitting week for the government wraps up today with issues like the digital duty of care and insurance rebate legislation on the agenda.
More than 70 years ago, Nepalese sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary conquered Everest - the first men to stand on top the world's tallest mountain.
With surging costs and plunging demand, Australia’s craft whisky industry is slowing and local distilleries are bracing for a downturn. Adam Langenberg reports.
The latest movement in the US is Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) which promised to take on Big Food, Big Agriculture and Big Pharma.
The Albanese Government has introduced a new domestic gas reservation bill to the Parliament aimed at lowering domestic energy prices.
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg speaks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson on the state of the Liberal Party and his plans for a possible return to parliament.
Australia's retail sector is facing a perfect storm of economic challenges as escalating costs and weaker demand are pushing some businesses to the brink.
Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
The Greens are calling for the Government's digital duty of care legislation to give Australians greater control over their social media feeds.
Donald Trump has announced a so-called "energy ceasefire" which would make Ukrainian power plants and Russian refineries off limits to attacks.
Security at schools around the Philippines has been ramped up following three recent shootings. Officials fear an online subculture may be responsible.
For dogs, there is no greater glory than winning the Best in Show ribbon at the Royal Melbourne Show.
Christa Pike was meant to be the first woman to be executed in Tennessee in more than 200 years instead she survived her execution.
Chris Bowen is the Minister for Energy and Climate and he speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson on why the pre-COP summit was a success despite failing to attract many world leaders.
Chris Bowen is the Minister for Energy and Climate and he speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson on why the pre-COP summit was a success despite failing to attract many world leaders.