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Major parties begin their election campaigns in full force; Powerful quake hits Myanmar, kills several and traps dozens in Bangkok; And in basketball, Australian Josh Giddey scores an impressive halfcourt shot just in time for a victory.

In this bulletin, a police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old great-grandmother avoids jail time, Opposition leader Peter Dutton launches his election campaign. And in sport, Novak Djokovic two wins away from 100th career title at the Miami Open.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister calls the federal election for May 3, kicking off a five-week election campaign. Russia's President suggests a new idea to help broker peace in Ukraine. And in sport, Red Bull's brutal decision to replace a driver after just two races.

The Prime Minister to call the federal election this morning, as the Opposition delivers its budget reply, with a vow to slash immigration; Australia to provide an additional $11 million funding to humanitarian aid in Gaza; and in football, the Rabbitohs beat four-time premiers, the Panthers.

Speculation growing about the date of the next federal election; Traditional Aboriginal place names to be added to Apple maps in a new update; Annika Wells talks up Labor's moves to address inequality in sport for women.

A Melbourne Comedy festival show cancelled after the death of a patron mid-event; Peter Dutton prepares for his budget reply speech; Tom Cochrane to become the first AFL player with Tourette syndrome in his debut tonight.

The Coalition prepares to unveil its own budget pitch; Palestinians in Northern Gaza have protested against Hamas; and in football, Melbourne City make it twenty wins in a row in the A-League women's.

Legislation on tax cuts passes the lower house of Parliament; Australians urged to protect their data, after the collapse of genetic testing company 23andMe; and in Tennis, Alex de Minaur knocked out of the Miami Open.

The Prime Minister spruiks Labor's budget; US President Donald Trump denies that security messages accidentally sent to a journalist contained classified information; and in football, the coach of the Socceroos says the task now is to maintain the momentum after a win against China.

The Federal Budget focuses on cost of living relief, including a tax cut; the government will continue its military support for Ukraine; and in football, Socceroos beat China 2-nil in a crucial World Cup qualifying win.

In this Federal Budget bulletin, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says his focus is on easing cost of living pressures, another tax cut on the way if Labor is re-elected to government and the plan to help multicultural communities combat misinformation.

In this bulletin, Indigenous leaders urge the federal government to use its latest budget to invest in housing, education and health, Democrats call for a full investigation after the White House mistakenly shared war plans with a journalist, and in sport, a new stadium set to be built in Victoria Park for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Treasurer says Medicare to be a major focus of tonight's federal budget, as the Opposition attacks Labor for wasteful spending; US President Donald Trump flags further tariffs - targetting countries that buy oil from Venezuela; and in football, NRL'S Daly Cherry-Evans says he won't renew a contract with long term club Manly.

US President Donald Trump says he expects to sign a critical minerals deals with Ukraine soon, as negotiations to bring peace to the country continue; the federal government defends its record on debt, with tonight's federal budget to return to deficit; and in football, Socceroo Cameron Burgess looks to follow the example of an injured teammate in tonight's key World Cup qualifier.

Government announces extra $1 billion for defence as Australia boosts military spending; Liberal MP criticises Monique Ryan’s husband for removing campaign sign; and in sports, New documentary highlights women’s rise in NRL, tackles gender and violence in sport.

The government and opposition spruik their cost of living policies ahead of tomorrow's federal budget; Queensland agrees to a deal on public school funding with the Commonwealth; and in sports, The Hawks win their second National Basketball League title.

Canadian Prime Minister calls an election, vowing to take on Donald Trump; New trucks for launching long-range missiles arrive in Australia; Oscar Piastri wins the Chinese Grand Prix.

In this bulletin; The Treasurer confirms commitment to Pacific aid; The Coalition announces $5 million of additional funding for mental health; And in sport, Australia won two medals at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in China.

The Treasurer won't say whether universal childcare will be policy if Labor wins the election; Tens of thousands protest against the arrest of Istanbul's mayor; In sport, women's and men's top seeds advance to the third round of the Miami Open.

Government announces energy bill relief in upcoming budget; Israel–Lebanon truce under threat amid cross-border strikes; Oscar Piastri snatches first pole position in Chinese Grand Prix.

In this bulletin: The Albanese government will expand its signature housing policy; Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for strikes targeting Israel; and in boxing, legendary American heavyweight George Foreman has died aged 76

Israel demolishes Gaza's only specialised cancer hospital; Researchers contest claims international students are driving the housing crisis; Collingwood crash the Western Bulldog's centenary celebrations.

Operations resume at Heathrow Airport after a day of cancelled flights; The Greens call for a Workplace Racial Equality Agency; And in football, England begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Albania.

Jacinta Allan denies Victoria's tough bail laws will trap young people in a cycle of re-offending... demands for another inquiry into the Tasmanian salmon industry... and a late, late winner for Brazil in World Cup qualifying

A landmark report on Australia's supermarkets finds them to be among the world's most profitable... a plan to promote innovation in the Australian cryptocurrency sector... and Socceroo Jackson Irvine says Australia's win against Indonesia shows the team's resilience.