Radio National Breakfast

Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 has died at the age of 87. 
Known for pioneering rolling 24-hour news coverage, he reshaped how audiences around the world consume news media. 
We hear from one of the people there at the birth of CNN, the first Australian CNN anchor Peter Ford. 
Then, what's the latest on the 13 Australians with ties to former Islamic State fighters due to arrive in Australia today? We'll hear from the Greens. 
And the Federal Government answers our questions as it tries to strike a major pact with Fiji. 
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

A warning that this story discusses family and domestic violence.
Leaving a violent relationship can be a difficult and dangerous decision — even with the increase in domestic violence support.
More than a decade ago, Rachael Lloyd and her twin toddlers fled her own situation and was thrown into a world of unknowns.
The guiding light, she says, was her case manager — a resource she's now committed to providing others.
Guest: Rachael Lloyd, founder and CEO of Lokahi Foundation

Regional communities from Queensland to Victoria have expressed dismay at the decision by the federal government to axe funding for the Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail project beyond the New South Wales town of Parkes.
The decision comes amid concern the project could cost more than 45 billion-dollars to complete.
GUEST: Bridget McKenzie, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Yesterday, the government announced a deal with Fiji on fuel - and said the two nations are in the final stages of a new security treaty.
GUEST: Pat Conroy, Minister for Pacific Island Affairs 
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 has died at the age of 87. 
Known for pioneering rolling 24-hour news coverage, he reshaped how audiences around the world consume news media.