Australia's political leaders are focusing on Western Australia as the next federal election approaches. 👉abc.net.au
Treasurer Jim Chalmers downplayed talk of a budget surplus. 👉abc.net.au
The states that will decide the next federal election are highlighted in an analysis. 👉abc.net.au
Independent MP Fatima Payman accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of playing "petty games" over staffing approvals. 👉abc.net.au
Prominent anti-Voice campaigner accused of making "disrespectful" comments. 👉abc.net.au
Lidia Thorpe announced her intention to run for the Senate again in 2028. 👉sbs.com.au
Anthony Albanese criticized Sussan Ley's comparison of the First Fleet landing to Elon Musk's Mars mission as "disrespectful" to First Nations. 👉sbs.com.au
International Relations:
Japan pledged to prioritize warship exports to Australia over its own navy. 👉abc.net.au
A US judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's order to pause federal grants and loans. 👉abc.net.au
Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate to reject her cousin, Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination for Health Secretary, calling him a "predator". 👉abc.net.au👉theguardian.com
Donald Trump's order to end funding for gender-affirming care for children sparked controversy. 👉abc.net.au
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under investigation after the release of a Libyan officer. 👉abc.net.au
The Baltic Sea region is on high alert due to the threat of Russia's shadow fleet. 👉abc.net.au
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned amid anti-corruption protests. 👉abc.net.au
Donald Trump's new allies are not fond of Australia. 👉abc.net.au
A Danish politician told Donald Trump to "f*** off". 👉abc.net.au