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In this bulletin, Unemployment climbs to 4.5 per cent; The federal government defends its response to the diphtheria outbreak; Jobs on the line at Football Australia.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong labels berating of bound pro-Palestine activists "shocking and unacceptable"; Sons of man killed in US mosque attack say he's a hero; and in sport, Southampton's appeal on spying charge fails.

Former Cuban President Raul Castro indicted on murder charges in the US; Australia's diphtheria outbreak continues to grow; and in sport, South Sydney's Jai Arrow retires from the NRL after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease.

Australia records the biggest diphtheria outbreak in decades; Lebanon says Israeli airstrikes kill 19 in the south; In basketball, the Opals to face China before the Women's World Cup.

Isolation of cases and contacts crucial as response to Ebola in Congo continues; Israel says its intercepted all 50 boats in an aid flotilla attempting to reach Gaza; and in football, more big European-based names join the Socceroos' pre-World Cup training camp.

The Government extends the life of Collins-Class submarines amidst the transition to nuclear subs; the US warns Iran more military strikes remain possible despite progress in talks; and in sport, big consequences in English football's spying scandal.

A woman dies in a flood related accident south of Brisbane; Health Minister defends the deferral of home care price caps; GWS Giants' star urges patience with the club's growth amid a decline in Indigenous players.

A Sydney man to face court, charged with triple murder; concerns for Australians on board an aid flotilla, intercepted by the Israeli military; and Arsenal on the brink of ending a 22-year Premier League title drought.

Iran's renewed peace proposal shared with the US; police investigate alleged domestic violence triple murder in western Sydney; and in sport, Queensland Coach Billy Slater defends decision to replace Reece Walsh in Origin squad.

A Senate inquiry into intergenerational housing inequality begins; the Opposition leader defends a proposal to cut welfare to non-citizens; and in sport, Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia wins big on the track in Nebraska.

The Treasurer reacts to a Newspoll ranking Labor's budget the worst in decades; the World Health Organisation declares a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak; and Queensland and New South Wales reveal their lineup for the first State of Origin game.

Donald Trump warns Iran it is running out of time to negotiate a peace deal; a shark attack victim hailed as a "one-of-a-kind gentleman" and incredible father; and in football, Celtic takes the Scottish Premiership.

In this bulletin, The Prime Minister announces housing development for former Hobart Defence site; Victoria Police reopen hunt for a Melbourne armed robbery case 30 years ago; and in football, Manchester City wins FA Cup final over Chelsea, but no time to celebrate just yet.

Angus Taylor defends the Coalition's immigration policies amid heavy criticism; A Canadian who sailed on a hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive for the disease; and in football, Sam Kerr scores a winning goal for Chelsea in her last game for the club.

Hamas military chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad killed in an Israeli air strike; A fatal shark attack in Western Australia; and in football, Melbourne City win their fifth A-League Women's championship title.

Anthony Albanese says the federal government will defend laws prohibiting hate groups; a man dies after a shark attack in Western Australia; and in AFL, Carlton's interim coach he's not ready for a full-time coaching role.

Donald Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence; Final preparations ahead of the Eurovision grand final; and in sport, Auckland FC book a spot in the first A-League grand final.

The US says Israel and Lebanon agree to a 45-day ceasefire extension; Hantavirus quarantine patients spend their first night in Australia; and in sport, Tassie Devils VFLW side to play first match.

Hantavirus cruise passengers arrive in Australia; Neo-Nazis declared a prohibited hate group in Australia; Aussie Jensen Plowright just off the podium in the Giro d'Italia.

Angus Taylor's budget reply speech criticised for demonising migrants; A bus crash in Queensland claims the life of one woman, with foreign nationals among the injured; and in golf, Australian Min Woo Lee among early leaders at the PGA Championship.

Angus Taylor uses budget reply to unveil tax, immigration and welfare overhaul; Donald Trump says Chinese President offering to help broker peace with Iran; and in sailing, Australia prepares for Americas Cup return.

The competition regulator says Federal Court's ruling on Coles is a warning to all retailers, Australians on hantavirus cruise to return tomorrow, New Zealand prepares for the FIFA World Cup.

A judge rules Coles misled customers in its 'Down Down' pricing campaign; Independent Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrell defects to Labor; and in football, Iran's football team is sent off by supporters, ahead of a controversial World Cup campaign.

Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping; Russia launches massive drone barrage on Ukraine, killing at least six people; and in sport, Panthers prepare for a future without Ivan Cleary.

The government works to sell its budget saying it's made the tough decisions, Preparations underway for Donald Trump's visit to China, Ivan Cleary drops a bombshell, announcing he'll leave the Penrith Panthers at the end of next season.

Disability advocates express concerns over the federal budget changes; US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing for a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; Michael Voss reveals the considerations behind his decision to quit as Carlton coach.

The Opposition says it won't support the housing tax reforms outlined in the federal budget; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer refuses to quit, despite mounting party pressure; Australian Kaden Groves exits the Giro d'Italia after injuries sustained from a crash.

The Treasurer reveals changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, an income tax offset is announced, to help with cost of living pressures and inflation forecast to peak at five per cent midway through this year.

The Federal Government flags tax reforms aimed at helping more young Australians buy a home; Australia imposes fresh sanctions on Iran over its crackdown on protesters and women; and Carlton faces fresh questions after Michael Voss quits as coach.

An Australian soldier dies during a training exercise; Federal treasurer Jim Chalmers has described the upcoming budget as the Labor's most ambitious one; and Michael Voss quits as Carlton coach.

Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is on 'life support'; a body believed to be that of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram found in western New South Wales; and in cricket, teen batting prodigy Oliver Peake earns his first Australian one day call-up.

Labor accused of breaking tax promise, the upcoming federal budget to fast-track environmental approvals and in football ten more players added to the Socceroos pre-World Cup camp.

The federal government says housing supply will be key in tomorrow's federal budget; the Fair Work Commission hears evidence on conditions for food delivery workers; Australian Jay Vine's team says he won't need surgery for injuries sustained in a Giro d'Italia crash.

Iran responds to a US proposal to end the war in the Middle East; the federal government allocates more than $500 million in new funding for environment laws reforms; Socceroos to face former coach Graham Arnold with Iraq pool match in Asia Cup.

Death toll climbs to 17 in Lebanon following Israeli strikes; David Littleproud says Farrer result a ‘flogging' for Coalition; and in football, Bayern Munich defeat Wolfsburg 1-0 in the German League.

One Nation win seat of Farrer in much-anticipated by-election; Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill at least seven people, including a child; and in tennis, World #1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated in the Italian Open's biggest upset.

One Nation hoping for its first win at the ballot box for a lower house seat in the Farrer by-election; New South Wales government moves to tighten gun laws and overhaul its firearms registry after last year's Bondi shooting; and in sport, Aussie golfer Lucas Herbert opens up a nine-shot lead at Trump national in Virginia .

US forces disable two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz; Voting underway in the seat of Farrer in a litmus test election for the Coalition; And in sport, Alex de Minaur has another early round exit in the Italian Open in Rome.

The regional electorate of Farrer heads to the polls in a crucial by-election; Iran reviewing a US peace proposal after a flare-up of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz; And in sport, Fremantle on the verge of a record winning run.

Federal budget expected to produce $64 billion in savings; Iran rejects a US peace proposal as strikes resume; Tennis players threaten to boycott the French Open.

Three women linked to former IS group fighters arrested after returning to Australia; Iran says it's still reviewing a US peace proposal; pressure builds on the AFL Giants ahead of their clash with Essendon

In this bulletin, Gas exporters face new rules to reserve supply for Australian homes and businesses; A group of so called Islamic State-linked families arriving in Australia today from Syria; and in sport, Matildas star Mary Fowler celebrates a Women's Super League title with Manchester City.