Midday News Bulletin 24 May 2024

The prime minister and the Chinese premier sign agreements following major talks; a landmark ruling recognises Kabi Kabi people as native title holders over the Sunshine Coast area, and in sport, teams named ahead of Game Two of the State of Origin next week.

The Chinese Premier at federal Parliament for his meeting with Anthony Albanese; a woman shot by police in Melbourne, and in football, wins for England and the Netherlands on day three of the European championship.

Penny Wong says Australia is in a "permanent contest" with China in the Pacific; Adelaide Zoo announces a panda swap as part of international conservation efforts; And in golf, Bryson DeChambeau wins the third round of the US Open.

Reports Victoria is considering a pill testing trial; An Iranian official returns to Tehran after being released from a Swedish prison; Australian swimmer Cate Campbell misses out on selection to the Paris Olympics.

The Chinese Premier lands in Adelaide to begin his four-day diplomatic tour of Australia; A magistrate in Kenya shot dead in a courtroom; Concerns over water quality in the Seine in the lead up to the Paris Olympics.

Treasurer announces bank reforms aimed at assisting customers; Pro-Palestinian protesters at University of Sydney say they have no plans to abandon encampment; And in sport, Australian Jessica Fox paddles to gold at the World Cup kayak finals.

Calls for Anthony Albanese to promote Australian interests during the Chinese Premier's visit; Dismay in Las Vegas over a controversial Supreme Court ruling on bump stocks; Germany accounts for Scotland in the Euro Championships opener.

Adelaide to be the first stop for the Chinese Premier on his groundbreaking Australian visit; Ukraine labels a peace offering from Russia as “absurd”; Scotland to host Australia in September for a three part T20 series.

Additional charges brought against the 16-year-old accused of the Wakeley church stabbing; the federation seat of North Sydney could be abolished before the next federal election, and in football, Germany and Scotland are set to kick off the 2024 European Championship.

The government refuses to weigh in on a decision related to the Robodebt saga; UN report suggests violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023, and in sport, $40 million announced to upgrade Sydney's famous Leichhardt Oval.