The Coalition unveils a plan to slash the tobacco excise. Locals fear another smelter is going to close down in Tasmania. Plus the sons of former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan say his health is failing as he languishes in prison.
One Nation's plan to win big at the upcoming Victorian state election. Sarah Ferguson interviews Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Plus the town with brown drinking water.
Families in Australia are desperately holding on to hope that their loved ones missing in Nepal are still alive. Ray Hadley gives evidence in the Alan Jones trial. Plus Sarah Ferguson interviews film composer Hans Zimmer.
A major rescue and relief effort is underway amid scenes of utter devastation in Nepal. Sarah Ferguson interviews Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Plus the fallout from the KPMG scandal continues.
Supporters of legendary cricketer and former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan say his health is failing as he languishes in solitary confinement in prison. His sons, Kasim and Sulaiman Khan spoke to 7.30's Adam Harvey.
The language from the White House has intensified as the US battles a country whose leaders it calls nasty backstabbers that can’t be trusted. It’s not Iran. It’s not China. It’s Canada.
Melissa Donnelly has taken the helm of the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and she speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson about the challenges the union faces.
Turn on the kitchen tap in parts of outback Queensland and you'll get water that looks more at home in a puddle than a glass. It's the result of century-old artesian bores and ageing water infrastructure. This report from Nicole Hegarty.
A garage band from outer Melbourne has become a rising star of the industry with its blend of rock ‘n rock inspired by the greats of the past.
The Australian economy has defied expectations as it has grown slightly despite a cost-of-living crunch that hit household spending across the country.
Fresh of its victory in the Secret Harbour by-election in WA, One Nation is ramping up its campaign in Victoria for November's state election.
Nearly a week since the flood disaster on the Nepal-Tiber border, Australian families are desperately holding out hope their missing loved ones can be found. Jason Om reports.
Multi-award winner, Hans Zimmer is recognised of one of Hollywood's most innovative musical talents.
Thousands of people in Adelaide are rallying against plans to remove hundreds of trees to make way for the Australian MotoGP track and an upgrade to a golf course.
The trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones will continue today, with much-anticipated evidence from radio rival former 2GB host Ray Hadley.
7.30’s reporter Rachel Clayton is on the ground in Nepal following the rescue efforts and experienced first-hand the fear still gripping residents as warnings of a second flood continue.
With a swing of nearly 20 per cent away from Labor, One Nation secured an historic win winning its first Lower House seat in Western Australia. 7.30's political editor Jacob Greber speaks to Sarah Ferguson.
The crisis at KPMG has triggered mass job cuts, resignations of its top leaders and losing out on some big contracts.
Hundreds have been killed, including dozens of travellers after Nepal's devastating flash flooding which has wrecked towns in its path. Norman Hermant reports.
Jacob Elordi worked with one of Hollywood's most successful film directors, Ridley Scott, whilst making 'The Dog Stars'. They speak with Sarah Ferguson.
Iceland goes to the polls this weekend where voters are being asked whether the government should resume negotiations to join the European Union. Mazoe Ford reports, filmed by Daniel Pannett.
When to comes to beloved cultural figures in America, and the world, few can match the legacy of Dolly Parton. Her remarkable career and life is being remembered by her many fans in Australia and across the globe. Norman Hermant reports.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson about the National Cabinet’s discussions about how to regulate AI data centres.
The former Ford factory in Campbellfield in Melbourne is the site of what would be one of the biggest AI data centres built in Australia to date.
In recent weeks Ukraine has doubled down on its strategy to bring the war to Russia's homefront striking warehouses owned by a Russian e-commerce giant.
Plans to fund a national park in NSW using a new type of carbon credit are threatening a split within the Greens.
Camera glasses are the latest trend in wearable tech, but their use is raising legal and ethical questions.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie speaks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson on the risk of One Nation and the contentious GST state division.
All eyes will be on Western Australia this weekend with a local by-election seen as a major test for One Nation. Courtney Bembridge has been out on the campaign trail.
Sworn at, spat on, and physically attacked while doing their jobs - retail workers say customer violence is out of control and are demanding urgent action. Alysia Thomas-Sam reports.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson.
Australian researchers have found the online misogynistic world known as the manosphere has gone mainstream and revealed the ways young men are pulled in. Tom Hartley reports.
Bill Shorten and Christopher Pyne, former politicians now with the freedom to speak their minds, comment on the week in politics
A new scheme to ensure social media companies pay for the journalism published on their platforms is being proposed by the government.
Australia's defensive posture is shifting north - recognising that any incoming threat has to come through Darwin first. Tom Lowrey was granted rare access to two bases and filed this report.
As Victoria Police continue to investigate an alleged assault at a Melbourne hotel, the Sydney Swans have banned five players for the rest of the 2026 season.
From a 9th‑century manuscript on Isaiah to a 400-year-old record of an exorcism, Melbourne Rare Book Fair reminds us that great books survive every trend.
A family caught up in a major health scandal that's spanned two states - has spoken out about their loss. Kathleen O'Connor reports.
Swans players are under investigation after an incident at a Melbourne hotel. Victoria Police say they are investigating an allegation of sexual assault.
After weeks of negotiations, the federal government has struck a deal with the Coalition on changes to gambling advertising laws, and a redesign of the NDIS.
Catherine Liddle is the CEO of SNAICC, the national peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. She speaks with Sarah Ferguson.
There are attempts to charge Dr Anthony Fauci with contempt of Congress but are his opponents just looking to blame him for US COVID-19 lockdowns?
Following an explosive senate inquiry, the government has released its report into gambling. Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young speaks to Sarah Ferguson.
The Productivity Commission has recommended undoing the controversial 2018 changes to the distribution of GST revenue between the states.
Property market analyst Tim Lawless and NAB chief economist Sally Auld discuss the current housing market situation with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson.
Major solar retailer Solar Power Nation is under investigation in multiple states after authorities were inundated with hundreds of complaints since 2024.
H5 bird flu has now been detected in all six states with Tasmania confirming its first positive case today. The virus has not been found in Australian poultry, but the industry is on high alert. Angelique Donnellan reports.
The NSW and federal governments have agreed to spend $2.5 billion over 10 years to secure the future of Australia's largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminium.
There's only a handful of men in the world who can sing the vocal range of a female soprano. Israeli singer, Maayan Licht is one of them.
Industry leaders have condemned a plan by the Victorian government to make working from home a human right for all employees.
An estimated 450,000 diabetics will miss out on the drug Mounjaro after negotiations with the government and pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly stalled.
Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg says he wishes he’d done more to “stop the madness” in the Morrison government.
Sussan Ley surprised everyone with her diary of her epic bus journey she took crossing America after losing the Liberal leadership earlier this year.
Geelong AFL club is facing criticism over the secret deal that was struck with Jake Kolodjashnij waiving legal responsibility for any future brain trauma suffered.
Australians who inherit an investment property from their spouse will not lose any existing negative gearing access under changes proposed by Labor.
The royal commission into antisemitism is entering its final few weeks turning to hatreds in protest movements and the far right.
Federal Parliament resumes tomorrow, as the government touts progress on passing some of its priority bills. Jacob Greber reports.
Authorities are demanding answers from the body responsible for managing air traffic after another near miss involving two planes at Sydney Airport.
The ICAC inquiry into the NSW Liberals have shone a disturbing light on state politics with alleged dodgy political donations.
Federal parliament resumes next week as the government battles to pass legislation on the sensitive issue of gambling, and address voter angst about the level of migration. Political editor Jacob Greber speaks to Sarah Ferguson.
Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus who overcame obstacles to return home after the Trojan war. The other hero in this story is a humble projectionist in Melbourne. Alysia Thomas-Sam filed this report.
The criminal trial of former radio 2GB host and Wallabies coach Alan Jones, who turned 85 in April, has started in a judge-alone trial.
What began as a dispute over the commercial future of the World Cup has now become a revolt against the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. Mike Lorigan reports.
An artificial intelligence model from an industry giant has gone rogue, this time using fake identities to try to trick humans and plant malicious code but under test conditions.
An agreement to disarm Hamas and start rebuilding Gaza stands on the shakiest of ground, reliant on concessions and trust from bitter enemies. Hamas must renounce its ideology; Israel's prime minister must resist his conservative allies while a notoriously impatient US president holds it all together. Adam Harvey reports.
After eight years, the high-stakes dealings between former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and the state's powerful firefighter's union have been revealed. Alysia Thomas-Sam reports.
Major solar retailer Solar Power Nation is under investigation in multiple states after authorities were inundated with hundreds of complaints since 2024.
