Queensland Rockets launch postponed to Friday

Today, the first Australian-made rocket will be launched into orbit from North Queensland today, but was delayed due to system issues.

Queensland-based Gilmore Space Technology launches Eris Testflight1 from 7:30 AM this morning. The company said it would be the first orbital launch from Australia in more than 50 years, and the first Australian to try the rocket attempt.

But they had to stop planning:

Not released today. Our team identified a problem in the ground support system during an overnight inspection; now, we are in an extended state while working.

The next release target is Friday morning.

Working data helps pencils reduce rates

The Reserve Bank is watching closely as the last data domino fell before the critical rate meeting.

The Australian Union's preferred measure of inflation - the trimmed average - fell to its target at 2.9% in April, but the closeness of the labour market remains a central bank focus.

When the Australian Bureau of Statistics released workforce data in April today, the unemployed are expected to remain 4.1%. This is the last major data news before the RBA board revealed its interest rate decision on Tuesday and could provide the final green light for lowering interest rates.

The interest rate market has reached 25 basis points, and most economists expect the board to drop for the second time after falling in February.

The central bank predicts an unemployment rate of 4.2% in the June quarter, but has been below that level since July 2024.

- Australian Associated Press

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Choice says

Promotional price tags used by major chemists may attract shoppers to products that aren't discounted at all, and new research finds that the Bright tag confuses one-third of customers.

The choice of consumer advocacy groups found that some pharmacies said they offered discounts on recommended retail price (RRP) despite never charging higher fees, which is the manufacturer's advice.

Other products have colorful labels that mask smaller shelf labels, offering the same price, meaning some customers think the discount they receive doesn't exist, Choice's senior event and policy consultant, Bea Sherwoodexplain.

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The Greens are about to choose a new leader. Here's how it works - who can be Adam Bantt's successor

Greens will choose a new leader Adam is tied Surprisingly, Melbourne's seat was lost in the federal election.

11 senators of the party and their only member of the House of Commons - ELizabeth Watson-Brown, Owning Ryan's Brisbane seat - will decide on Thursday the Fifth Federal leader of who should be a minor, who claims to be expected to speak to the media in the afternoon.

senator Sarah Hanson-Young,,,,, Larissa Waters and Mehreen Faruqi Deemed as a possible successor. But unlike their main parties, those involved in choosing the New Greens leader are unusually tight – ignoring or politely lowering the media calls and text.

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Protesting on Haka's landing in Maori MPs' serious ban

New Zealand MPs protesting constitutional reforms with Haka on parliament floor will be believed to be considered the worst ever in the agency's 170-year history.

Last November, 22 years old Hana-East Maipi-Clarke She dismissed the Treaty Principles Act, tore it apart, and performed HAKA with the Māori Party’s co-leaders, becoming a global viral sensation.

The Treaty Principles Bill was advocated by the Right-wing Bill Party to redefine the legal treaty - depriving the rights granted to Maori by the New Zealand Foundation.

The Maori protests within the parliament were sent to the Privileges Commission, which was determined to suspend Maipi-Clarke for one week, while Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer were three weeks respectively.

Judith CollinsThe Attorney General and Chairman of the Committee said it was the toughest punishment it has ever been and "the worst event we have ever seen":

That's right. It was a very serious incident, something I had never seen in my 23 years in the debate room.

HAKA has been admired worldwide as the last bill for all black football tests and has not been banned in parliament, but requires permission from the speaker to perform and cannot undermine litigation. Collins said members of Congress deliberately intimidated the bill when they were ready to vote when they advocated for reform.

The Maori Party condemned the ban as "gravely unjust, unfair and unnecessary" and took an opposition to "strengthening institutional racism" in its report. It reads:

The discovery that our actions constitute “intimidation” sets dangerous precedents for Aotearoa. It caused Maori protests, and the claims of Haka and (Maori sovereignty) are inherently threatened.

The punishment may be voted by parliamentary rubber map stamp next Tuesday and will be voted by three government parties (the State, the Bill and New Zealand).

- Australian Associated Press

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Telecommunications companies complaints surge

Cash-strapped Australians fear cutting their phone and internet services would be cut off with their phones and internet services, causing a surge in complaints, AAP reported.

Telecom regulators' reports on financial difficulties or repayment issues rose 71.9% between January and March, compared with the same period in 2024.

Telecom industry ombudsmen remain concerned despite complaints falling 8.2% since the previous quarter.

Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert said telecom companies need to do more to ensure people get the support they need as they work hard to keep their bills on.

“It is a reminder that the cost-of-living crisis continues to affect communities in Australia,” she said.

Frequently occurring topics include companies that refuse payment plans or extensions, offering inappropriate payment arrangements and services disconnection, suspension or restrictions.

Zoe Daniel

Although we just mentioned that there are two seats - Calwell and Bradfield - Zoe Daniel still hasn't admitted it She lost Goldstein in Melbourne.

ABC called a seat for liberal Tim Wilson last week, appearing to end a brief parliamentary career as journalist Daniel.

But she refused to admit it until all votes were counted.

She posted her "Every Finger Cross" on social media last night and she could actually win the seat because last Friday, Wilson was clearly the 1,500 wins of the win, down to 401 votes last night.

"Friends. We went from nearly 1,500 loans on Friday to 401 return tonight," she wrote.

“Every finger of mine says that over the next two days a batch of international postal voting and other things that need it will go.

“Anyway, as always, I was excited by the love, support and fierce determination that I sent last week.

"For the examiners I've been hanging on, you will always be my people no matter what happens. Thank you."

While traditionally favoring liberals, more postal votes are expected to be held by tomorrow.

ABC calls on Longman and Flinders to be liberals

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The ABC called on two voters Longman and Flinders to join the league, leaving only two seats in the new Federal House of Commons.

Longman is currently in office Terry Young Leading the Labor Party Rhiannyn Douglas By Wednesday night, at 355 votes, only 750 votes were left, and even though ALP won a 2.9% stake, ABC summoned the league seat. Young has had Caboolture and Southern Sunshine Coast seats since 2019.

In Flinders, the liberal Zoe Mackenzie Leading 6,424 votes to vote for independent Ben Smith. On Wednesday night, with 92.8% of the vote counting, now providing actual preferences, and the ABC expects McKenzie to secure her second term in southeast Melbourne.

With the latest results, Labour has won 93 seats in the House of Commons and 43 seats in the Union, with the Greens providing 11 seats for the Independence Party and small gatherings.

Labour is currently leading the Victorian seat in Calvary, but the formal redistribution of preferences is expected to take about two weeks until it is called the result.

Bradfield's Sydney seat had been asked to join the league before but returned late Wednesday, emerging in a noticeably late to support the independent Nicolette Boele.

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Meeting with Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta in the afternoon

Anthony Albanese to meet with Indonesian president Prabowo SubiantoSince his second term, he was in Jakarta later today as part of his first international visit.

Prime Minister to be joined by Foreign Minister pennyMinister of the Interior Tony BurkeAt a conference in Jakarta, the aim is to strengthen ties with rapidly developing neighbors.

Albanis said in a statement:

I am honored to be a guest of President Prabowo Sumi. For Australia, there is no country more important than Indonesia. We have a long history of cooperation and friendship and celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations last year.

During the federal election campaign, a media report published by the Defense News website said that Janis claimed that Russia had filed a formal request to Indonesia for the permission of its military aircraft, located at an air base on Biak Island, the easternmost Papua province of eastern Indonesia.

The Australian government's position is the "prospect" of establishing a Russian military base on Indonesian soil, a position reaffirmed by the Indonesian government.

A spokesman for the Indonesian Foreign Ministry said the government has not allowed any country to establish military bases on its territory.

Good morning, welcome to our live news blog. I am Martin Farrer With top all-night stories, then Rafqa Touma with main action.

Anthony Albanese Defence and investment ties with Indonesia will be deepened in talks with the President of the State Prabowo Subianto. Since the Labor election victory, the Prime Minister will meet with Prabowo of Jakarta face to face later today. We have more details.

The ABC called on two voters Longman and Flinders to join the league, leaving only two seats in the new Federal House of Commons. However, Zoe Danielblue-green independent Tim Wilson Last week, her deficit was still not acknowledged and narrowed from 1,500 votes on Friday to 401 votes this morning. And more.