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Construction workers crowned national heroes after they wielded bollards at killer Joel Cauchi during the Westfield Bondi Junction attack will give evidence along with Inspector Amy Scott in the first week of a coronial inquest into the tragedy. It has been more than a year since Dawn Singleton, Yixuan Cheng, Faraz Ahmed Tahir, Ashlee Good, Jade Young and Pikria Darchia were all killed in the attack, in which Cauchi, 40, stabbed 16 people in less than three minutes. French construction workers Silas Desperaux and Damien Guerot were applauded for their bravery during the fatal attack on April 13, 2023, after ... Read more

Welcome to today’s live coverage of the election debate, with just five days to go for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton to make their case to voters. As the dust settles from last night’s feisty final debate, an election-eve Newspoll has found the primary vote for both parties has solidified to give Labor a narrow lead with the strong possibility of a hung parliament. FOLLOW THE LATEST UPDATES BELOW Originally published as Election campaign live: Labor knew of Russia’s base request, final week’s Newspoll drops Read related topics:Anthony AlbanesePeter Dutton Source link

Peter Dutton left the audience of the final leaders’ debate gobsmacked when he could not answer how much a dozen eggs cost. The question during the final election leaders’ debate on Sunday night might not have been about policy, but it was the question that went to the heart of the cost-of-living crisis faced by struggling families. During a quickfire round on the Seven Network’s Final Showdown, both Anthony Albanese and Mr Dutton were asked about the cost of a dozen eggs. The Opposition Leader left audience members stunned by his answer of “about $4.20,” with some audibly laughing at ... Read more

The final debate of the election campaign was certainly feistier than the first three. There were multiple moments of frustration, bordering on outright anger, between the two leaders. Part of that, presumably, can be ascribed to the Coalition’s fading prospects of victory next Saturday, should the polls prove to be accurate. A Newspoll released shortly before the debate showed no movement whatsoever. And when you’re chasing, movement is what you need. So with that in mind, it is hardly surprising that Peter Dutton was usually the instigator during the debate, and repeatedly accused Anthony Albanese of being dishonest in quite ... Read more

A “hero” bystander who rescued a woman mauled by a shark off Sydney’s south has revealed he wasn’t thinking about the potentially lurking shark when he leapt into action, with the risk to his own safety trumped by the desperate need to save her. Mangyon “Mani” Zhang, 57, was swimming laps about 10m from the shore at Gunyah Beach in Bundeena last month when she was mauled by what’s believed to have been a bull shark. Meant to just be a quick swim, Ms Zhang told 60 Minutes she felt as though she’d been stung by something before she got ... Read more

More than half of all voters believe Peter Dutton and the Coalition are not ready to govern the nation, according to the latest Newspoll. The poll, published by The Australian six days before the May 3 election, revealed 62 per cent of the 1254 voters surveyed between April 21 and 24 did not believe Mr Dutton and his team had what it takes to assume power. This marks a seven point increase from polling done in February this year. The feeling was strongest among women, with 66 per cent holding little or no confidence in the Coalition, compared to 58 ... Read more

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton will face off in their final crucial leaders’ debate on Sunday night, as the election campaign enters its final week. The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader earlier on Sunday both held support rallies, with the finish line for the May 3 election in sight. They will front up for the final of four debates – the Final Showdown – at 8pm on the Seven Network. Sunrise host Nat Barr will host the debate, to be moderated by 7NEWS political editor Mark Riley in Sydney. Mr Albanese was judged the winner of the first two debates ... Read more

At 18 months old, baby Luca has endured more than most people will in their lifetime. Perth parents Ashleigh and Cody welcomed their little boy at just 33 weeks – six weeks earlier than expected – and nothing could have prepared them for what would ensue in the following 11 months. Luca, who was born on November 9, the day after his mum’s baby shower, entered the world with CHARGE syndrome, a genetic condition that affects the heart, nerves, genitalia, eyes and ears. Red flags first appeared at Ashleigh’s 20 week scan when she was told there could be “a ... Read more

Loved ones of a high-ranking Queensland police officer are set to gather to celebrate his life nearly two months after he went missing in NSW. Detective Inspector Jay Notaro went missing in March, with alarm bells raised after he failed to show up for work on March 25. His car was found parked and unattended at the Broken Head Beach carpark in NSW’s Northern Rivers region at some point the morning of March 25, while his surfboard was later found by someone walking along the beach about 500m north of where his car was found. The surfboard was not damaged ... Read more

A senior minister has defended Labor’s military spending and slammed the Coalition’s election pledge to boost the defence budget to 2.5 per cent of GDP by 2030 as “plucked out of air”. With the Trump White House’s “America First” agenda casting doubt on the US’ commitment to global security, many of Washington’s closest allies – including Australia – have been scrambling to bolster their defences. The Coalition has accused the Albanese government of dropping the ball on defence, despite tens of billions going into expanding the country’s defensive and offensive capabilities. Health Minister Mark Butler said on Sunday that Labor ... Read more