Midday News Bulletin 18 April 2024

Hundreds of arrests made as pro-Palestinian student protests intensify in the United States; Advocates say more action needed to put an end to domestic violence; And in football, the Central Coast Mariners are crowned Premiers of the A-League Men's.

Women to access up to $5000 under federal scheme for those fleeing domestic violence, South Korea says it is interested in joining future AUKUS projects, An emotional Rafael Nadal says goodbye to crowds at the Madrid Open.

An emergency national cabinet meeting called to address the country's growing domestic violence crisis, Qantas investigates an issue with its app after several customers report having access to other peoples' data, Daly Cherry Evans narrowly avoids a three-match ban.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says today's domestic violence national cabinet meeting must come up with solutions; Five people injured in a London sword attack; And in football, Melbourne City's top scorer announces his departure from the club.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says tomorrow's national cabinet meeting about domestic violence must come up with solutions, The federal opposition demands two ministers be sacked after the assault of a grandmother, Hannah Green snatches the spot of Australia's top-ranked women's golfer off Minjee Lee.

The Prime Minister says the youth curfew in Alice Springs was an enormous success, Australia's emergency network to be protected against future technical issues, Hannah Green has snatched the spot of Australia's top-ranked women's golfer off Minjee Lee

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says she is prepared to make an official apology to First Nations people in Victoria, Protesting students at US college campuses vow to double down on demands, Australia's Hannah Green claims second consecutive win at LA Championships...

In this bulletin, ** The organiser of a gender violence march accuses Anthony Albanese of lying about being invited to speak... ** Financial losses from scams drop for the first time in seven years... ** And in football, Atletico de Madrid's coach says racist abuse from its fans reflects a social problem bigger than football.

In this bulletin, Australia's military aid package for Ukraine welcomed by the federal opposition; the Sydney bishop stabbed during a sermon has a message for his attacker; and in cricket, Australian Jason Gillespie appointed head coach of the Pakistan men's Test team.

Concern that terror labels are leaving multicultural communities on edge; Subsidies being expanded to a lifesaving breast cancer drug; Surfing legend Kelly Slater puts on a show on the first day of the Gold Coast Pro.