Midday News Bulletin 6 May 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australians can expect a restrained and measured budget, More than one and a half million vapes seized in Australia, Borussia Dortmund through to the Champions League final.

Israeli officials claim a ceasefire deal with Hamas can still be achieved; Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial; Australian duo Electric Fields set to take the stage in first Eurovision semi-final; and PSG takes on Borussia Dortmund for a place in the Champions League final.

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.