A powerful earthquake strikes Japan | Morning News Bulletin 29 July 2026

TRANSCRIPTEmergency services in Japan say many people are trapped in a shopping centre in Japan, after a powerful earthquake struck the country's southwest region.Kyodo News is reporting one death, with reports of more than 100 people injured.The US Geological Survey says it recorded a mganitude of 6.8 for the earthquake.The country's meteorological agency has warned of strong aftershocks given the shallow epicentre of 10 kilometres.Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says hundreds of soldiers have been deployed to help with rescue operations - as aftershocks continue to impact the area."To those in areas that experienced strong shaking, the risk of building collapses and landslides remains high For example when analysing propaganda in our programs, we are working on those critical thinking skills, strengthening that knowledge base and that skills based, that can then be transferred to modern social media for example."The inquiry was called in January after 15 people were killed and when two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach in December..Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has warned interest rates may need to rise further.Speaking in Sydney, Ms Bullock said underlying inflation remains above the RBA’s two to three per cent target.She says higher fuel prices are expected to keep inflation elevated, even if disruptions to oil supplies ease.Ms Bullock says the board is prepared to act if needed"The best contribution monetary policy can make is to maintain low and stable inflation and support sustainable full employment