Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu denies reports his country and Hamas have agreed to a complex ceasefire deal that will see hostilities in Gaza end and hostages and prisoners released in stages. Follow live.

The model of a two-state solution is bruised and damaged but is the only viable way to prevent further and more intense violence in coming years, writes John Lyons.

Robert Pether's family fear he will die in jail, as he is about to be hit with money laundering charges.

Financial traders are still seeing about a 70 per cent chance that the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates in February, despite a 56,000-strong surge in jobs setting a number of employment records.

Commuters have been told to expect crowded carriages, late services and slow journeys as industrial action affects services for a second day. Follow live updates.

World number eight Alex de Minaur continues his Australian Open campaign against American qualifier Tristan Boyer, while fellow Aussie wildcard Tristan Schoolkate faces defending champion Jannik Sinner. Follow live.

Intense storms continue to sweep over large parts of New South Wales, bringing marine-rescue dramas and giant hail to northern areas of the state.