Radio National Breakfast

They're known as man's best friend but in recent decades, dogs have become valuable allies to another very cuddly species — koalas.
When the 2019-2020 Black Summer bushfires ripped through valuable koala habitat in Queensland and New South Wales, more than 60,000 koalas were estimated to have been in the path of the blaze and scientists hoping to rescue any survivors turned to detection dogs to track down the tree-dwelling marsupials.
Guest: Dr Romane Cristescu, co-Director and co-founder of Detection Dogs for Conservation

Israel and Lebanon have held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington.
Israel has been conducting an air and ground campaign in Lebanon - insisting that the current ceasefire - with Iran - does not apply to fighting in Lebanon.  
The Israeli Ambassador to the United States told reporters overnight that his government, and those of Lebanon and the US, are united in their goal to remove Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon's south.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah has rejected the talks and say it won't adhere to any terms agreed.
GUEST: Dr Hillel Newman, current Ambassador of the State of Israel to Australia 
PRODUCER: Eddy Diamond

The Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has outlined the first part of the Coalition's immigration policy; aiming to reduce migration, increase screening of visa applicants and kick migrants out of the country who do not abide by Australian values.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has criticised the Coalition's plan, saying "not one line" in Mr Taylor's speech would "deliver an extra job, create an extra house or keep anyone safer."
GUEST: Jonno Duniam, Shadow Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The International Monetary Fund has warned of significant pressure on the global economy and inflation if the war between the US and Iran is prolonged.
Its worst-case scenario would see a global recession; inflation as high as six per cent and elevated fuel prices all the way through 2027.
GUEST: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer 
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The Coalition says putting "Australian values" at the centre of its migration policy will "protect Australians' way of life".
In a speech to the Menzies Research Centre, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's pitch also revealed some long-awaited details of the Coalition's immigration plan.
The plan also calls for enhanced screening of visa applicants - including social media checks to identify those who pose a threat to Australia.
Guest: Abul Rizvi, former deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration
Producer: Jason Whittaker