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The Age
2 hours ago
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- The Age
Australia news LIVE: Erin Patterson found guilty in Victorian mushroom trial; RBA tipped to deliver fastest interest cut rate since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
Latest posts Latest posts 7.56am Zoo to reopen after lion attack By Emily Kowal A Queensland zoo will reopen today after a woman's arm was ripped off by a lion over the weekend. Darling Downs Zoo in Pilton, near Toowoomba, made headlines on Sunday after a woman in her 50s was attacked. The victim, who remains stable in hospital, lost an arm in the attack that has shocked staff and the local community where the family-owned park has operated since 2005. The owners of a zoo said they are yet to determine what led to the attack. In a Facebook post, the zoo said the woman, who is a relative of the owners but not a staff member, remained in hospital 'and is surrounded by members of our extended family'. 'It has still not been possible to interview her to establish what led to this tragic incident,' read the statement. The zoo said the woman was bitten by a lioness in an attack that did not take place inside the animal's enclosure. 'It was not hungry, skinny, taunted or tortured – it is a lion,' the zoo said. 'It comes from a long line of captive-born lions in Australia, but it is still a lion – not a pet.' The lion will not be put down. 7.46am 'Nothing has changed for Australia': Minister on Trump tariffs By Emily Kowal Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth has weighed in on the latest Trump tariff saga after US President Donald Trump sent letters to countries overnight announcing further tariffs. Speaking to Today, Rishworth said 'nothing has changed for Australia'. 'When it comes to what Donald Trump is calling reciprocal tariffs, we're getting the lowest level that any other country has had,' she said. Australia was hit with a 10 per cent tariff on all exports to the US back in April. 'So some of the letters that you've seen overnight are suggesting reciprocal tariffs of 25 per cent. We are already at the lowest level, but of course, we will keep putting forward the case to say that we don't think any tariffs are justified,' Rishworth said. Liberal senator James Paterson, also on Today, said the only fair tariff on Australia would be 'zero per cent', but said Australia hasn't 'given ourselves the best chance of securing that from the Trump administration'. 'The prime minister has not even met President Trump, now seven months after he was elected, in stark contrast to other world leaders like the UK prime minister, who did secure an exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs because he did form that personal relationship with President Trump,' Paterson said. 'I really hope the prime minister doesn't leave it any longer before he forms that relationship.' 6.56am De Minaur's Wimbledon campaign ends in disappointment By Marc McGowan Australia's hopes of a Wimbledon win have been toppled after Australian Alex de Minaur's loss to Novak Djokovic. With Roger Federer watching from the royal box, Australia's perennially underestimated tennis torchbearer returned to Wimbledon's centre court for the showdown he was supposed to have 12 months ago – and fell agonisingly short. Read how it played out here. 6.47am Are rate cuts coming? Australia awaits RBA decision By Millie Muroi and Shane Wright All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank this afternoon with RBA governor Michele Bullock expected to deliver its fastest cut in interest rates since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a $600,000 mortgage, a rate cut on Tuesday would be worth $100 a month and take the monthly savings since the Reserve Bank started easing monetary policy in February to $300. However, not all economists are convinced the RBA will cut rates. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the bank could wait until the next quarter inflation report, due to be released at the end of the month, to get a better handle on how the economy was performing. 6.38am This morning's top stories at a glance By Emily Kowal Good morning and welcome to today's national news blog. My name is Emily Kowal, and I will be taking you through today's top stories. It's Tuesday, July 8. Here's what is making news this morning. Erin Patterson has spent her first night behind bars after she was found guilty in the mushroom murder case. Our reporters take you inside the evidence we couldn't publish during the trial, including the moment Erin Patterson lost her cool, and where the unlikely murder weapon was found. In the United States, President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new 25 per cent tariffs. Find out which countries are impacted here. The Reserve Bank is tipped to deliver its fastest interest rate cut since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. NSW Police will drop some of the charges laid against former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas after a review found officers incorrectly sought to use extraordinary emergency powers introduced to quell major riots.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: Erin Patterson found guilty in Victorian mushroom trial; RBA tipped to deliver fastest interest cut rate since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic
Latest posts Latest posts 7.56am Zoo to reopen after lion attack By Emily Kowal A Queensland zoo will reopen today after a woman's arm was ripped off by a lion over the weekend. Darling Downs Zoo in Pilton, near Toowoomba, made headlines on Sunday after a woman in her 50s was attacked. The victim, who remains stable in hospital, lost an arm in the attack that has shocked staff and the local community where the family-owned park has operated since 2005. The owners of a zoo said they are yet to determine what led to the attack. In a Facebook post, the zoo said the woman, who is a relative of the owners but not a staff member, remained in hospital 'and is surrounded by members of our extended family'. 'It has still not been possible to interview her to establish what led to this tragic incident,' read the statement. The zoo said the woman was bitten by a lioness in an attack that did not take place inside the animal's enclosure. 'It was not hungry, skinny, taunted or tortured – it is a lion,' the zoo said. 'It comes from a long line of captive-born lions in Australia, but it is still a lion – not a pet.' The lion will not be put down. 7.46am 'Nothing has changed for Australia': Minister on Trump tariffs By Emily Kowal Employment and Workplace Relations Minister Amanda Rishworth has weighed in on the latest Trump tariff saga after US President Donald Trump sent letters to countries overnight announcing further tariffs. Speaking to Today, Rishworth said 'nothing has changed for Australia'. 'When it comes to what Donald Trump is calling reciprocal tariffs, we're getting the lowest level that any other country has had,' she said. Australia was hit with a 10 per cent tariff on all exports to the US back in April. 'So some of the letters that you've seen overnight are suggesting reciprocal tariffs of 25 per cent. We are already at the lowest level, but of course, we will keep putting forward the case to say that we don't think any tariffs are justified,' Rishworth said. Liberal senator James Paterson, also on Today, said the only fair tariff on Australia would be 'zero per cent', but said Australia hasn't 'given ourselves the best chance of securing that from the Trump administration'. 'The prime minister has not even met President Trump, now seven months after he was elected, in stark contrast to other world leaders like the UK prime minister, who did secure an exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs because he did form that personal relationship with President Trump,' Paterson said. 'I really hope the prime minister doesn't leave it any longer before he forms that relationship.' 6.56am De Minaur's Wimbledon campaign ends in disappointment By Marc McGowan Australia's hopes of a Wimbledon win have been toppled after Australian Alex de Minaur's loss to Novak Djokovic. With Roger Federer watching from the royal box, Australia's perennially underestimated tennis torchbearer returned to Wimbledon's centre court for the showdown he was supposed to have 12 months ago – and fell agonisingly short. Read how it played out here. 6.47am Are rate cuts coming? Australia awaits RBA decision By Millie Muroi and Shane Wright All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank this afternoon with RBA governor Michele Bullock expected to deliver its fastest cut in interest rates since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a $600,000 mortgage, a rate cut on Tuesday would be worth $100 a month and take the monthly savings since the Reserve Bank started easing monetary policy in February to $300. However, not all economists are convinced the RBA will cut rates. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the bank could wait until the next quarter inflation report, due to be released at the end of the month, to get a better handle on how the economy was performing. 6.38am This morning's top stories at a glance By Emily Kowal Good morning and welcome to today's national news blog. My name is Emily Kowal, and I will be taking you through today's top stories. It's Tuesday, July 8. Here's what is making news this morning. Erin Patterson has spent her first night behind bars after she was found guilty in the mushroom murder case. Our reporters take you inside the evidence we couldn't publish during the trial, including the moment Erin Patterson lost her cool, and where the unlikely murder weapon was found. In the United States, President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new 25 per cent tariffs. Find out which countries are impacted here. The Reserve Bank is tipped to deliver its fastest interest rate cut since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. NSW Police will drop some of the charges laid against former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas after a review found officers incorrectly sought to use extraordinary emergency powers introduced to quell major riots.
The Age
3 hours ago
- Business
- The Age
Australian News LIVE: Inside the mushroom murderer court case, new Trump tariffs; rate cut decision looms
Latest posts Latest posts 6.56am Alex de Minaur's Wimbledon campaign ends in disappointment By Marc McGowan Australia's hopes of a Wimbledon win have been toppled after Australian Alex de Minaur's loss to Novak Djokovic. With Roger Federer watching from the royal box, Australia's perennially underestimated tennis torchbearer returned to Wimbledon's centre court for the showdown he was supposed to have 12 months ago – and fell agonisingly short. Read how it played out here. 6.47am Are rate cuts coming? Australia awaits RBA decision By Millie Muroi and Shane Wright All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank this afternoon with RBA governor Michele Bullock expected to deliver its fastest cut in interest rates since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a $600,000 mortgage, a rate cut on Tuesday would be worth $100 a month and take to $300 the monthly savings since the Reserve Bank started easing monetary policy in February. However, not all economists are convinced the RBA will cut rates on Tuesday. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the bank could wait until the next quarter inflation report, due to be released at the end of the month, to get a better handle on how the economy was performing. Read our full story here. 6.38am This morning's top stories at a glance By Emily Kowal Good morning and welcome to today's national news blog. My name is Emily Kowal, and I will be taking you through today's top stories. It's Tuesday, July 8. Here's what is making news this morning. It's the case that gripped the world and now Erin Patterson has spent her first night behind bars after she was found guilty in the mushroom murder case. Our reporters take you inside the evidence we couldn't publish during the trial, including the moment Erin Patterson lost her cool, and where the unlikely murder weapon was found. In the United States, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new 25 per cent tariffs. Find out which countries are impacted here. It's (likely) rate cut day, with the Reserve Bank poised to deliver its fastest cut in interest rates since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. NSW Police will drop some of the charges laid against former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas after a review found officers incorrectly sought to use extraordinary emergency powers introduced to quell major riots.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 hours ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australian News LIVE: Inside the mushroom murderer court case, new Trump tariffs; rate cut decision looms
Latest posts Latest posts 6.56am Alex de Minaur's Wimbledon campaign ends in disappointment By Marc McGowan Australia's hopes of a Wimbledon win have been toppled after Australian Alex de Minaur's loss to Novak Djokovic. With Roger Federer watching from the royal box, Australia's perennially underestimated tennis torchbearer returned to Wimbledon's centre court for the showdown he was supposed to have 12 months ago – and fell agonisingly short. Read how it played out here. 6.47am Are rate cuts coming? Australia awaits RBA decision By Millie Muroi and Shane Wright All eyes will be on the Reserve Bank this afternoon with RBA governor Michele Bullock expected to deliver its fastest cut in interest rates since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On a $600,000 mortgage, a rate cut on Tuesday would be worth $100 a month and take to $300 the monthly savings since the Reserve Bank started easing monetary policy in February. However, not all economists are convinced the RBA will cut rates on Tuesday. Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said the bank could wait until the next quarter inflation report, due to be released at the end of the month, to get a better handle on how the economy was performing. Read our full story here. 6.38am This morning's top stories at a glance By Emily Kowal Good morning and welcome to today's national news blog. My name is Emily Kowal, and I will be taking you through today's top stories. It's Tuesday, July 8. Here's what is making news this morning. It's the case that gripped the world and now Erin Patterson has spent her first night behind bars after she was found guilty in the mushroom murder case. Our reporters take you inside the evidence we couldn't publish during the trial, including the moment Erin Patterson lost her cool, and where the unlikely murder weapon was found. In the United States, US President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new 25 per cent tariffs. Find out which countries are impacted here. It's (likely) rate cut day, with the Reserve Bank poised to deliver its fastest cut in interest rates since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. NSW Police will drop some of the charges laid against former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas after a review found officers incorrectly sought to use extraordinary emergency powers introduced to quell major riots.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: Australian Defence Force facing sexual violence allegations; Victorian premier to visit East Melbourne Synagogue following antisemitic attack
Latest posts Latest posts 8.00am 'It hurts': Australian Oscar Piastri misses out on victory after 10 second penalty By Emily Kowal Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri has missed out on a first place victory at the British Grand Prix after a controversial penalty. The McLaren driver came from second place on the grid to lead, then incurred a 10-second penalty before seeing teammate and chief rival Lando Norris go clear to take the chequered flag. Find out how it played out here. 7.51am Opposition leader offers to work with PM to fast-track childcare reform By Emily Kowal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is waiting to hear back from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after writing to him to offer support for fast-tracking childcare reforms. It comes after horrific abuse allegations against Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Brown, accused of abusing children aged between five months and two years at the Creative Garden Early Learning Centre in Point Cook between April 2022 and January 2023. Speaking to Sunrise, Ley said she hoped that a collaborative approach would lead to faster law reform. 'I felt physically sick when I heard this,' she said. 'I have written to the prime minister in good faith to offer our constructive engagement in the lead-up to parliament returning so we can have legislation ready to go to actually act once and for all to do what I think every parent would expect, and every community member would expect, to make sure our children are safe in childcare settings.' 7.35am 'This is very dangerous': Fears Australia's relationship with United States is 'fraying' By Emily Kowal Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has warned that Australia's relationship with the United States is 'not going well', with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese preparing to travel to China this week while yet to obtain a meeting with the United States president. 'This is very dangerous. This is very dangerous,' Joyce said, speaking to Sunrise this morning. 'You need to understand the United States is the cornerstone of our defence relationship. It is not going well; this is the fourth meeting he has had with the leader of China, but that is a totalitarian regime. Mr Trump has not had a meeting with the prime minister yet. I'm truly concerned about that,' Joyce said. 'If we can't extract the meeting between the prime minister and the president of the United States, we are on bad ground.' However, also speaking to Sunrise, Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek rejected claims that Australia's relationship with the United States was fraying. 'The prime minister has spoken to the president on the phone, the defence minister met his counterpart recently, the foreign affairs minister has just been in the United States recently ... the United States is absolutely our foundational defence and security partner. The relationship is terrific,' Plibersek said. 7.07am 'I don't think there is any chance of it going back to what it was': Hannah Thomas' grim prognosis after eye injury By Emily Kowal A former Greens candidate who suffered a serious injury when police broke up an anti-Israel protest in Sydney last month has been told to be 'prepared for the worst', including the possibility she will never regain vision in her right eye, as she readies for a second round of surgery. Hannah Thomas, who ran against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Grayndler at the May election, suffered a gruesome eye injury on June 27, when she was arrested alongside four others. In her first interview since the arrests, Thomas said she has been warned that she will probably never regain full vision following the incident. Read what she said here. 6.56am 'We are seeing bodies recovered all over, up and down': Texas flood death toll rises as Trump declares major disaster By Michael Koziol Overseas, the death toll from catastrophic floods in central Texas has risen to 70, with many adults and children still missing, as US President Donald Trump declared a major disaster over what he called an 'unimaginable tragedy'. In the worst-affected region, Kerr County, authorities said 59 people were confirmed dead – 38 adults and 21 children – while 11 children and a counsellor from the Camp Mystic summer camp were still missing. Read the story by our US correspondent, Michael Koziol, here. 6.56am Victorian premier launches new anti-hate taskforce, set to visit firebombed synagogue By Kieran Rooney, Wendy Tuohy and Alexander Darling A new anti-hate taskforce will be assembled by the Allan government as it scrambles to beef up efforts to address antisemitism in Victoria following a new round of attacks on Friday, last week. In Melbourne's CBD on Sunday, pro-Palestinian protesters, including children, chanted 'Death to the IDF' at a demonstration that went ahead less than 48 hours after the antisemitic attacks, which included an attack on East Melbourne Synagogue while children and families were inside. Premier Jacinta Allan, is expected to visit East Melbourne Synagogue today and will announce that the new anti-hate taskforce will meet this week for the first time. Read the full story here. 6.56am This morning's headlines at a glance By Emily Kowal Good morning and welcome to today's national news blog. My name is Emily Kowal, and I will be getting our coverage started this morning. It's Monday, July 7. Here's what's making news this morning. After being ignored, sidelined and marginalised, brave women in Australia's armed forces are speaking up about Defence's failures to act on sexual violence against its own people. In NSW, former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas has been warned to 'prepare for the worst' after suffering a serious eye injury caused when police broke up an anti-Israel protest in Sydney last month. In Victoria, a new anti-hate taskforce will be assembled by the Allan government as it scrambles to beef up efforts to address antisemitism in Victoria following a new round of attacks on Friday. Overseas, the death toll from the devastating floods in central Texas has risen to 70, with many adults and children still missing, as US President Donald Trump declared a major disaster over what he called an 'unimaginable tragedy'.
