Today's headlines include:

Nearly five million Australians have voted early for the federal election so far, according to the latest data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). 

The Northern Territory Government has passed “the strongest bail laws in the country” in an attempt to combat rising crime. 

A minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine has been signed after months of tense negotiations. 

And today’s good news: British woman Fran Hurndall has today begun her quest to become the fastest ever person to run across Australia. 

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Producer: Emma Gillespie

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