Midday News Bulletin 2 November 2024

The Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold at 4.35 per cent; US Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spend the final day of campaigning in key battle ground states; And in sport, Knights Choice wins the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the US-Australia alliance will stay strong regardless of the election outcome; First Nations advocates urge Queensland premier to reinstate truth-telling inquiry; And in cricket, Star paceman Mitchell Starc breaks Brett Lee's record.

In this bulletin, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump make their final pitch to voters ahead of the election day eve; new concerns on immigration detention after senate estimates heard Palestinian man had his visa revoked onshore; an AFL umpire was suspended after dressing up as Osama Bin Laden at the end of season event.

The decision to dump Queensland's truth telling inquiry labelled divisive and disappointing, NSW Premier Chris Minns says the Sydney Marathon joining the world's Majors will be a boon for tourism, Australia sends Pakistan in to bat at the MCG.

The Greens call for student debt cuts to be brought forward to this year, Indigenous peoples around the world welcome decision to receive permanent voice on biodiversity issues, Captain Pat Cummins in his first ODI since last year's World Cup final.

In this bulletin, final pitches delivered ahead of the US election; Labor puts cutting student loan debts at the top of its election promise, Hawthorn wins the McClelland Trophy and the $1 million prize money.

The Prime Minister pledges to permanently ensure fee-free TAFE opportunities for Australians, The Greens argue the government's proposed 20 per cent cut to student debt should go further, Pat Cummins hints at the lineup for Australia's first test against India.

In this bulletin, the federal government announces 20 per cent reduction of student loans; meetings held in Egypt to discuss post-conflict governance of Gaza; Oscar Piastri gifts teammate Lando Norris the victory in Sao Paulo.

In this bulletin, police appeal for information as they search for a Melbourne shooter; rockets fired into Israel injure 11 as Iran vows retaliation; Jockey Jamie Kah wins the Victoria Derby with Goldrush Guru.

The Pentagon approves more military aid for Ukraine, Greens demand Labor go further on student debt, Oscar Piastri claims pole position at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.