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An eight-year-old boy who was attacked with a baseball bat in Sydney is recovering from his injuries, a man has been charged with animal cruelty after several kangaroos were shot and killed in Melbourne's south-east. Plus, three people have been arrested in connection to fires raging near Jerusalem.

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Fears of a recession have been triggered after the US economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2025, King Charles has reflected on his experience of living with cancer by issuing a personal message to fellow patients. Plus, accused "mushroom killer" Erin Patterson has admitted to lying about having cancer as her murder trial continues in Victoria.

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The Liberal Party is taking legal action against a Melbourne council over restrictions on candidate signs, Donald Trump to speak to PM on trade. Plus, 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic endorses Albanese.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers claims there is "no reason" the Labor government's AAA credit rating will be downgraded, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts China could risk losing 10 million jobs due to its tariffs. Plus, three people have been killed in a shooting in Sweden.

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Housing Minister Clare O'Neil has distanced herself from 10 potential volunteers linked to the CCP in her electorate of Hotham, charges have been dropped against accused mushroom killer Erin Patterson. Plus, the Vatican has announced a convicted cardinal will not be a part of the conclave to choose the new pope.

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The jury for the trial of accused "mushroom killer" Erin Patterson has been empanelled, thousands of banking passwords stolen from the big four banks. Plus, Victorians asked to stay on high alert as measles spreads through the community.

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton's office in Brisbane has been vandalised for the third time in the past two weeks, Qantas has launched a free wifi service on board select international flights to Asia. Plus, Vancouver Police have charged a man with eight counts of second-degree murder after a car was driven into a street festival.

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Australia's electoral watchdog and spy agency have been called to investigate claims of possible foreign interference involving Teal MP Monique Ryan, the trial of alleged "mushroom killer" Erin Patterson begins today. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.

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Labor claims the budget is $1b better off compared to a pre-election outlook they previously released, Climate 200 seeks last minute cash boost. Plus, hundreds protest gendered violence in NSW.

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Labor maintains its two-party preferred lead in the latest Newspoll, data shows Queensland adult time laws working. Plus, thousands queue to visit Pope Francis' tomb.

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