Radio National Breakfast

As a teen, a good sci-fi novel was among Shay Leighton's favourite books to read.

But as he grew older and life took over; he read less, worked too much and wasn't very happy.

So, he decided to start a book club, but one designed to focus on connecting men, address isolation and improve mental health.

This group, the Tough Guy Book Club, first met in a pub in Melbourne in 2012 and has now become an international sensation with more than 180 chapters in Australia around the world. 

With the FIFA World Cup now entering the knockout phase, the Socceroos have turned their attention to their next opponent, Egypt. 

Armed with one of the most dangerous goal scorers in the English Premier League, captain Mohamed Salah, the Egyptians will be tough opposition in Saturday's clash. 

It comes as the Socceroos manager Tony Popovic has urged a higher level of football debate in Australia, as he continues to mix up his starting line-ups.

The Communications Minister says the world first laws need to be 'flexible and adaptable.' 

Senator Hume says construction should be halted until a Royal Commission can be held. 

Last week, Independent MP's Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall announced their party, Community Strong Australia. 

Vets are urging bird and cat owners to be on alert for signs of the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Another flare up of hostilities between the US and Iran threatens to derail negotiations to end the war.

About 50,000 people are believed to be missing.

Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and stories impacting the lives of all Australians.

It's a big day for Australian football, with the Socceroos taking on Paraguay at midday in their final World Cup group match. And in Western Sydney, football runs deep.

As Senator Pauline Hanson argues against multiculturalism, what do some diverse Australians make of the public debate? 

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

The pending return of a so-called "ISIS bride" to Australia, comes amid a national debate on multiculturalism - fuelled by surging support for One Nation

In recent weeks, cost-of-living and housing pressures have fuelled debate about multiculturalism and social cohesion, sparked by comments from One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson likened her vision of monocultural Australia to the Socceroos in the Senate earlier this week.

Ahead of Australia's clash with Paraguay in San Francisco, Radio National Breakfast hears from Socceroos fans in town for the match and embracing the culture of the world game - including one fan throwing his support behind Scotland, kilt and all! 

A third case of the H5N1 strain was confirmed in a migratory sea bird in South Australia, after two earlier cases were detected in Western Australia

One Nation says it has Western Sydney in its sights, so what do people there think about what the surging minor party is offering?

We hear from people in Penrith, as the party prepares to relaunch its Chifley branch in the next electorate over. 

And we ask why the messaging to cut migration is resonating with some voters, including those from migrant backgrounds. 

One in three Australian households experiences food insecurity, a problem that has only worsened under cost-of-living pressures.

It's been just over a month since the Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where confirmed cases passed 1100 this week - including 291 deaths.

Two devastating, back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela yesterday, killing at least 188 people and injuring more than 1500.

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

An Australian woman in Syria with links to the Islamic State group, who was issued a Temporary Exclusion Order, will now be allowed to return to Australia.

Australia's domestic intelligence agency has released its annual threat assessment.

An interim report says the bill should pass parliament. 

New data shows the rate of youth detention has risen 8.5% in the last five years.

But counter claims persist over whether Iran will allow inspections of its most sensitive nuclear sites.

The party will be called Community Strong Australia. 

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

As a volunteer at Vinnies, Megan Etheridge saw the many barriers vulnerable women faced to finding work, from stigma to discrimination and even clothing. 

From Olympic glory to tennis triumphs and test cricket white washes, for 30 years there's been one man bringing you up to speed with the world of sport — and doing it with style.

Today we're celebrating three decades of Warwick Hadfield waxing lyrical about AFL rounds, swimming, even curling and everything in between.

After securing a deal with the Greens, the governments tax changes are expected to pass parliament. 

Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says Australia is experiencing a housing market correction amid low auction clearance rates.

Yesterday, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor refused to say whether or not he supports multiculturalism.

Karl Stefanovic, one of the country's highest paid television personalities has sat down with one of the most divisive anti-immigration voices in the UK, far-right, anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson.

The interview was published online last night, but has since been pulled from the show's accounts. 

"A state, working families can afford", that's how NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey described what drove decisions in the state budget announced yesterday.

Forecasters are predicting it could turn into one of the longest heatwaves in recent years.

Australia's chemical regulator has approved the use of the controversial herbicide paraquat. 

The exemption is expected to provide Iran with a major windfall.

Sir Keir Starmer has become the sixth British prime minister to leave office in the past 10 years.

It paves the way for newly-elected MP Andy Burnham to vie for the top job, following last week's by-election victory. 

We get the views from across Westminster on a monumental day in British political history. 

From the journalists covering the developments at Downing street, then inside Keir Starmers camp, with his former political director, and one of the backbenchers who's stood by his side. 

We also hear from a Conservative peer in the House of...