Midday News Bulletin 24 May 2024

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.

Adelaide to be the first stop for the Chinese Premier on his groundbreaking Australian visit; Ukraine labels a peace offering from Russia as “absurd”; Scotland to host Australia in September for a three part T20 series.

Additional charges brought against the 16-year-old accused of the Wakeley church stabbing; the federation seat of North Sydney could be abolished before the next federal election, and in football, Germany and Scotland are set to kick off the 2024 European Championship.

The government refuses to weigh in on a decision related to the Robodebt saga; UN report suggests violence against children in conflict reached extreme levels in 2023, and in sport, $40 million announced to upgrade Sydney's famous Leichhardt Oval.

An investigation launched into the decision not to pursue public officials involved in Robodebt, Hungary fined for failing to improve its handling of migrants and asylum seekers, Wimbledon announces the largest amount of prize money ever offered at a Grand Slam.

Former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson loses his appeal over murder conviction; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says social media age verification laws may take time, and in football, the federal government pledges $15 million toward the 2026 Women's Asia Cup.