Australia is through to the 2026 Eurovision grand final on Sunday, after pop-star Delta Goodrem's stunning performance at the semi final in Vienna.

When he took the reins of the Liberal party, Angus Taylor said the choice was simple, "change or die". So, will his budget reply speech do anything to swing the pendulum back in the Liberal Party's direction? 

Six people who were on board a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak have landed in Australia.

The five Australians and one New Zealander arrived on a repatriation flight that had left the Netherlands late Thursday, where the passengers had been waiting after disembarking the MV Hondius.

The plane landed at RAAF Base Pearce, about 40 kilometres north-east of Perth.

The group will now quarantine for three weeks at the Bullsbrook Centre for National Resilience

The Northern Territory has recorded its first death from diphtheria in almost a decade.

Data from the Centre for Disease Control indicates the NT has had more than 100 cases of the bacterial infection...

The vast majority of locally acquired cases are among residents in outer regional or remote areas.

Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable disease and the strain of respiratory diphtheria can be deadly if left untreated.

The US President says China wants to buy oil from Washington to curb supply issues brought on by the Middle East war.

Donald Trump is in Beijing for a two day summit with China's President Xi Jinping.

On the first day of talks the leaders of two of the world's superpowers discussed Iran, trade, technology and Taiwan.

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Six people from the cruise ship at the centre of the hantavirus outbreak are about to touch down in Western Australia to begin quarantining.

The Coalition has been facing criticism for its plan to cut migration and deny benefits to people who are not Australian citizens.

Delta Goodrem has taken Australia through to the Eurovision grand final in Austria.

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The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have both begun post-budget roadshows, spruiking duelling taxation plans.

Australian Eurovision fans say they are thrilled Delta Goodrem has made it through to the grand final in Austria.

The competition has attracted controversy this year over Israel's participation prompting boycotts and protests.

Matthew Wale has been voted in as the Solomon Islands' new Prime Minister.

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A huge week of debate over new policies from the major parties in federal politics continues today. 

The Albanese Government is attacking a migration crackdown outlined in the Coalition's budget in reply speech. 

Six people from the cruise ship at the centre of the hantavirus outbreak are set to arrive in Western Australia in the coming hours. 

New research in Victoria's Gippsland region has established a connection between seismic surveying and a decrease in commercial fish catch rates, after fierce debate and protests over the issue.

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Australia has made the final of the Eurovision song contest after a dazzling performance from Delta Goodrem in a year of controversy for the competition. 

Health Minister Mark Butler says six passengers from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak are due to arrive in Australia at about midday eastern time. 

New data reveals the number of young babies being admitted to hospital with RSV has nearly halved since free vaccinations started being offered to pregnant women last February. 

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The Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has promised to limit migration and cut welfare for non-citizens in his budget reply speech. So what's been the reaction?

Well-known Australian pop singer Delta Goodrem has made the final of the Eurovision song contest, in a politically charged year for the competition.

Migrant and business groups are worried about the Coalition's plan to significantly cut migration and restrict welfare programs for those who are not citizens. 

West Australian health authorities are getting ready for six passengers from the Hantavirus cruise ship to touch down today and start quarantining.

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The Coalition is promising to repeal all of Labor's negative gearing and capital gains changes, while also reducing migration. 

US President Donald Trump says his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has agreed not to provide military equipment to Iran. 

Health authorities are preparing for the arrival of six passengers from the Hantavirus cruise ship to touch down in Western Australia today.

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