In Australian politics, new polling shows support for the Labor government and Prime Minister Albanese has slumped following the latest federal budget. The figures suggest growing voter dissatisfaction at a challenging moment for the government.
Separately, a horrifying car crash in western Sydney made headlines after a BMW was split in two when it collided with a power pole. The wreckage travelled hundreds of metres, hitting another vehicle before erupting in flames and downing powerlines. And in Western Australia, dairy workers went on strike demanding better pay, highlighting ongoing labor tensions in the agricultural sector.
