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 2025 Federal Election has now been called. So what does that mean? And what do you need to do now?

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.

Peter Dutton, chef de l’opposition, fait savoir qu’il rejette le budget préélectoral du gouvernement, mettant en avant la hausse du coût de la vie, la crise du logement et la politique migratoire du gouvernement Albanese.

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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.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has responded to Labor's pre-election budget, saying Australia is at a "sliding doors moment". It's a reference to a 1998 film that ponders near-misses and how a different decision could change the course of the future. Mr Dutton has used the moment to deliver the Coalition's budget pitch should it win the upcoming el…

For thousands of years, Aboriginal people in Tasmania have harvested yula, also known as muttonbirds, a short-tailed shearwater. The harvest is one of the oldest cultural practices for Tasmanian Aboriginal people. But as another season is looming, it's facing a number of threats.

Global markets slide as President Trump announces 25% tariffs on automotives coming into effect from April 3. For more, plus today’s market action, Rhayna Bosch speaks with Economic Futurist, Evan Lucas.

United States President Donald Trump has dismissed concern around the addition of a journalist to a secret group chat, calling the criticism and calls for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign as a witch hunt. The country's top officials maintain it was an inadvertent mistake to add the journalist into the chat, which was discussing plans to att…

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.

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.

L'actualité des derniers jours en sports, et la qualification en coupe du monde de l'Argentine avec une victoire historique contre le Brésil.

In Gaza, Palestinians are gathering in protest at both the Israeli bombardment on Gaza and against the ongoing rule of Hamas in the territory. In Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israeli protesters are also demonstrating against the Netanyahu government, citing a failure to return the hostages, and policies they say undermine democracy.…

Just a day after a truce on energy strikes was announced, Ukraine and Russia are accusing each other of breaking the deal.A planned ceasefire in the Black Sea remains uncertain, with Moscow still demanding the removal of key sanctions already rejected by Europe. Volodymr Zelenskyy is hoping Washington will push back on Russia's requests, as he meet…

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.

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.

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.

The small business sector is describing the federal budget as a missed opportunity. Members of the sector claim they've been denied further support by the government at a crucial time.

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Seneca investments Luke Laretive on inflation, the budget and all the day’s market action. Plus – an iconic 90s fashion brand collapses.

Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson has confronted Anthony Albanese as the Prime Minister basked in the afterglow of his government's budget during the morning TV rounds. He's one of a number of people upset by the federal government's introduction of a bill aimed at preserving the Tasmanian salmon industry. The senator is convinced it could lead to …

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.

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.

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Retour sur les dernières informations économiques en Australie avec principalement le budget dévoilé par le gouvernement.

United States President Donald Trump has downplayed reports that sensitive plans for a military strike against Yemen's Houthis were sent to an encrypted group chat that included a journalist. Democratic politicians have been heaping criticism on his administration for handling highly sensitive information carelessly.…

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 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.

Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal has been released from detention by Israeli forces after he was beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Meanwhile Israel has also passed its state budget, prompting protest from both within and outside of the Knesset.

Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a ceasefire in the Black Sea and to temporarily suspend strikes on each other’s energy facilities.But it’s unclear exactly when the deal will come into force.Volodymyr Zelenskyy is accusing Moscow of already trying to undermine the agreement, after the Kremlin demanded the removal of banking sanctions …

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.

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.

The decisions made in any federal budget inevitably engender a wide variety of responses throughout the community, and 2025 is no different. Multicultural, Indigenous, and disability sector leaders have mixed views on what the government has handed down.

The opposition says it won't support Labor's tax cuts, and the election budget is short-sighted. Labor's modest plan has had mixed reactions within the community, as many argue the tax cuts fail to account for cost-of-living pressures.

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 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.

Broad cost-of-living measures are the focus of Labor’s pre-election budget. Tax cuts and energy bill relief are the biggest promises if the government gets a second mandate.

Turkiye's interior minister says at least 1,100 people have been detained in widespread protests, sparked by the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Anti-government demonstrations have continued since the mayor was apprehended last week - in what the country's President has branded a movement of violence.…

Rhayna Bosch speaks with Morgans Private Client Adviser Dianne Colledge about the day's share market action both locally and over in the US as shares rally in response to indications of a more targeted approach to reciprocal tariffs – plus Tesla shares clock their best day since the US federal election.…

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 G…

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 G…

US President Donald Trump says he expects to sign a revenue-sharing agreement on Ukrainian critical minerals soon. It comes as negotiations for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, and an agreement to stop maritime fire in the Black Sea wrapped up in Saudi Arabia. During the 12-hour meeting, a Russian missile strike injured at least 88 people in…

US President Donald Trump is again speaking of plans to annex Greenland – the semi-autonomous, mineral-rich territory controlled by American ally Denmark.It comes as a high-profile US delegation announced a visit during a politically sensitive moment for the island, with parties locked in negotiations to form the next coalition government.…

Israeli strikes have killed over 60 Palestinians in Gaza today, including two journalists.Hamas has released a video of two Israeli hostages pleading for the government to secure their release. And in the occupied West Bank, armed Israeli settlers and soldiers have beaten and detained "No Other Land" director Hamdan Ballal. And a warning - you may …

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.…

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.…

L’opposition mène une nouvelle campagne. Elle envisage un nouveau référendum visant à obtenir le pouvoir d'expulser les binationaux coupables d'infractions pénales graves et de les déchoir de leur citoyenneté. La proposition de référendum de Peter Dutton soulève les critiques, même au sein de son parti.…

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 …

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 …