Midday News Bulletin 22 April 2024

Carers' advocates welcome government's reform to offer greater flexibility over working hours; New South Wales prepares for a weekend of wet weather and possible flooding; and the Australian Olympics Committee say athletes have been briefed on security issues ahead of the Paris games.

Three bodies found in Mexico where two Australian brothers are missing; Israel attacks a residential area of Rafah in southern Gaza, killing at least six Palestinians; and a German third division side become first professional team to appoint a female coach for their men's team.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus calls for a united front against gender-based violence, Pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-protesters rally at the University of Sydney, A coroner says a Manly Sea Eagles player died after a likely "inappropriate" training session.

An emergency package to address gender based violence to be unveiled in New South Wales within days, The US State Department is urging Hamas to accept the latest proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, AFL players hold a minute's silence in honour of victims of domestic and family violence.

Police in the United States dismantle UCLA's pro-Palestinan encampment; A new report urging Australian parents to be wary of child exploitation requests; And in football, Melbourne City to take on Sydney FC in the A-League Women's Grand Final.

A new prime minister for Solomon Islands, Up to a million patrons of pubs and clubs in New South Wales affected by a data breach, In the A-League, the Central Coast Mariners are celebrating winning the A-League Men's competition

The Prime Minister seeks to assure Australians a crackdown on misogynistic content online won't impend on free speech, Violent clashes break out between pro-Palestinian student protesters and counter-demonstrators in the United States, Sydney Roosters' Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 300th game hopes dashed, as the veteran prop is plagued with a calf injury.

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.