Midday News Bulletin 15 June 2024

Chinese Premier Li Qiang optimistic about growth areas in the relationship between China and Australia; Interest rates left on hold at 4.35 per cent and Australian diver Melissa Wu says she is elated to make history.

Anthony Albanese says he didn't see Chinese officials blocking journalist Cheng Lei; A pay rise for federal MPs and in football, France kicks off its Euro 2024 campaign with a narrow win against Austria.

In this bulletin, the First Nations Awabakal community celebrates the protection of a sacred women's cave; a Virgin Australia plane makes emergency landing; and in Rugby League, Manly decimated with 14 players injured ahead of South Sydney match-up.

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.