Evening News Bulletin 20 March 2024

Interest rates remain on hold- for now, Federal Treasurer promises additional cost of living relief in next Tuesday's federal budget, And inquiry recommends that supermarkets that abuse their market powers should be broken up.

The Prime Minister condemns actions of a Chinese fighter jet that endangered an Australian air crew, The accused triple murderer who allegedly poisoned relatives with deadly mushrooms has pleaded not guilty, Atalanta come from a goal down to beat Salernitana 2-1 in Serie A.

In this bulletin, Israel says attacks on Rafah are underway as it again refuses a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas; advocates say government's one-off $1,500 payment for abuse victims is insufficient; and in boxing, Australian Jason Moloney loses his bantamweight world boxing title.

Israel tells civilians in Gaza's southern region of Rafah to evacuate, the bodies of Australian brothers missing in Mexico identified by family, and Andrey Rublev defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime to win his second Masters 1000 title.

A $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package for New South Wales, Whistleblower David McBride faces sentencing today, and Bulldogs’ midfielder Tom Liberatore under health review amid AFL drama.

A Muslim community leader condemns stabbing attack in Perth in the "strongest terms"; forensic tests underway in Mexico to confirm if bodies found belong to two missing Australian brothers; and in cycling, Tadej Pogačar wins the second stage of the Giro d'Italia.

Authorities reassure the public after the fatal shooting of a 16 year old in Perth; Pleas for calm as pro-Palestine demonstrations continue on Australian university campuses; Calls for better pay in the women's A League competition.

'Radicalised' teen armed with a knife shot dead by WA police; the federal government says spending cuts are becoming harder ahead of the federal budget; potential flash flooding warnings issued for parts of New South Wales; and the Australian Olympic Committee commits to greater investment in Indigenous Athletes.

Three people charged after the disappearance of two Australian brothers in northern Mexico; Police investigating after Queensland MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted; and Sydney FC claim a record fifth title in their A-League Women grand final against Melbourne City.

Police investigating the alleged assault of a Queensland Labor MP; More wild weather on the way for an already saturated New South Wales; Daniel Riccardio records his best qualifying result for the year ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.