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Israel has begun military strikes in the southern Gaza town of Rafah - even after Hamas announced it had accepted a proposed ceasefire. 

Israel says the deal is "far from meeting its necessary demands" - but still says it will send negotiators to Cairo. It's vowed to push on with a 90-day plan to invade Rafah to pressure Hamas to release all Israeli hostages. 

Guest:Dr David Kilcullen, former diplomat and soldier and an expert in urban warfare and counter-insurgency

In rugby league, the NRL wants players and fans alike, to reconsider their approach to referees. It comes as the image of Tigers prop David Klemmer standing over Referree Kasey Badger - after she has sent him to the sin-bin - looms large.

And the Australian Olympic team continues to take shape.

RN Breakfast reporter, Joe Sullivan brings the latest news from the world of sport.

The Defence Minister Richard Marles has spoken very strongly about the actions of a Chinese military jet detonating flares near an Australian navy chopper. 

The Guardian has released its latest Essential poll today - showing Australians strongly support government action to tackle online harm?

Political Editor for the Guardian Australia Karen Middleton joins RN Breakfast to discuss the latest developments in federal politics.

Guest: Karen Middleton, Political Editor for the Guardian Australia

Following last week's emergency National Cabinet meeting, police ministers met with the Attorney-General on Friday. While funding to extend payments for women trying to escape violence, and bail laws are being discussed, advocates say it doesn't go far enough.

Mark Dreyfus, Attorney General says major change is needed and conversations between the Commonwealth and States are ongoing. He says he'll release the findings of a review of the 5 year legal partnership between States and Federal governments in coming months.

Guest: Mark Dreyfus, Attorney General

The Defence Minister has condemned the conduct of a Chinese military jet, which detonated flares in front of and above, an Australian Seahawk helicopter.

The incident occurred over international waters in the Yellow Sea off the coast of South Korea, forcing the Seahawk to take evasive measures. Jennifer Parker, Adjunct Fellow at UNSW says this action "isn't normal, by any stretch of the imagination."

Guest:Jennifer Parker, Adjunct Fellow at the University of New South Wales and an Expert Associate at the ANU's National Security College; served in the Navy for 20 years

Beethoven's 9th Symphony is widely regarded as one of the most famous and significant pieces of music.

The piece was first debuted in Vienna 200 years ago, and is now one of the most performed classic music pieces —and is used in everything from advertising to anthems.

Guest: Megan Burselm, ABC Classic Presenter