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The Age
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Age
Australia news LIVE: Minister diagnosed with cancer; Trump threatens governor's arrest; Australia criticised on tobacco wars
Latest posts Latest posts 6.57am NSW Deputy Premier diagnosed with breast cancer By Amber Schultz To breaking news in NSW this morning, Deputy Premier Prue Carr has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Loading Car will take personal leave for an undetermined period as she begins immediate treatment. In a video statement, Carr said the cancer was caught early. 'My doctors are optimistic about my recovery – and so am I,' she said. Courtney Houssos will act as minister for education and early learning and minister for western Sydney in Car's absence. US President dodges questions about Australian journalist shooting in Los Angeles By Amber Schultz US President Donald Trump has endorsed arresting California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom amid the fallout from violent riots in Los Angeles. Loading The riots followed protests against Trump's immigration raids and deportations and escalated after Trump used extraordinary powers to bring in the National Guard. Driverless Waymo cars were set alight, while protesters hurled rocks at police and the military deployed tear gas canisters and shot rubber bullets. Nine News US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was shot by police with a rubber bullet while covering the protest. The president didn't respond to the Sydney Morning Herald's questions about the incident, with the Los Angeles Police Department expected to issue a statement later on Monday. Trump said the California governor had the 'wrong philosophy'. 'I think his primary crime is running for governor because he's done such a bad job,' Trump said. 'What he's done to that state is like what Biden did to this country.' 6.31am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers. You're with Amber Schultz, and I'll be keeping you up to date with the top stories this morning. This morning's headlines are: US President Donald Trump has threatened to arrest the Los Angeles governor following violent riots after protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against his immigration raids. The president used extraordinary powers to bring in the National Guard against California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom's wishes. In Sydney, a Sydney Morning Herald investigation has highlighted how home builders are dodging council rules, building without approval and seeking permission later. In Melbourne, a disgraced former policeman has been sentenced to a community corrections order after being found guilty of using his police position to target domestic violence victims for sexual relationships. NSW Deputy Premier Prue Carr has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will step away from her role to undergo treatment. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is probing online real estate listing site over price gouging concerns, the ABC reports. American musician Sly Stone has died following a prolonged battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other underlying health issues. In a statement, his family said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his friends and family, and that his musical legacy will live on.
Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australia news LIVE: Minister diagnosed with cancer; Trump threatens governor's arrest; Australia criticised on tobacco wars
Latest posts Latest posts 6.57am NSW Deputy Premier diagnosed with breast cancer By Amber Schultz To breaking news in NSW this morning, Deputy Premier Prue Carr has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Loading Car will take personal leave for an undetermined period as she begins immediate treatment. In a video statement, Carr said the cancer was caught early. 'My doctors are optimistic about my recovery – and so am I,' she said. Courtney Houssos will act as minister for education and early learning and minister for western Sydney in Car's absence. US President dodges questions about Australian journalist shooting in Los Angeles By Amber Schultz US President Donald Trump has endorsed arresting California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom amid the fallout from violent riots in Los Angeles. Loading The riots followed protests against Trump's immigration raids and deportations and escalated after Trump used extraordinary powers to bring in the National Guard. Driverless Waymo cars were set alight, while protesters hurled rocks at police and the military deployed tear gas canisters and shot rubber bullets. Nine News US correspondent Lauren Tomasi was shot by police with a rubber bullet while covering the protest. The president didn't respond to the Sydney Morning Herald's questions about the incident, with the Los Angeles Police Department expected to issue a statement later on Monday. Trump said the California governor had the 'wrong philosophy'. 'I think his primary crime is running for governor because he's done such a bad job,' Trump said. 'What he's done to that state is like what Biden did to this country.' 6.31am This morning's headlines at a glance By Amber Schultz Good morning readers. You're with Amber Schultz, and I'll be keeping you up to date with the top stories this morning. This morning's headlines are: US President Donald Trump has threatened to arrest the Los Angeles governor following violent riots after protesters took to the streets to demonstrate against his immigration raids. The president used extraordinary powers to bring in the National Guard against California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom's wishes. In Sydney, a Sydney Morning Herald investigation has highlighted how home builders are dodging council rules, building without approval and seeking permission later. In Melbourne, a disgraced former policeman has been sentenced to a community corrections order after being found guilty of using his police position to target domestic violence victims for sexual relationships. NSW Deputy Premier Prue Carr has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will step away from her role to undergo treatment. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is probing online real estate listing site over price gouging concerns, the ABC reports. American musician Sly Stone has died following a prolonged battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and other underlying health issues. In a statement, his family said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his friends and family, and that his musical legacy will live on.
AU Financial Review
29-05-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Competition watchdog confirms it is investigating REA Group
The competition regulator has confirmed it is in the early stages of an investigation into REA Group, the $33 billion owner of issuing a rare statement to say it is concerned about competition in the real estate sector. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on Thursday said it did not normally comment on ongoing investigations because they are confidential. In this case, it made an exception.
