Reserve Bank holds interest rates at 4.35%

Mini donkey therapy at Croftdown Farm

The farm provides therapeutic animal interactions and educational visits for children to learn about farm life. Bookings open from July, with visitors able to feed, brush and spend time with the animals. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Deadly bird flu detected in Australia for first time

WA authorities are testing more than a dozen sick birds for bird flu after two seabirds near Esperance tested positive, the first confirmed cases in Australia. Wildlife experts are racing to contain the virus. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

U.S.-Iran peace deal on brink of collapse

The peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is already on the verge of collapse. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz once again after Israel launched more deadly strikes in Lebanon. Leaders from Iran and the U.S. are in Switzerland tonight trying to salvage the agreement. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Government announces fuel tax compromise before price jump

The federal government has announced a one-month extension of fuel excise relief, reducing the current 32 cents per litre saving to 16 cents instead of letting it lapse completely. The compromise means motorists will face a 16 cent per litre price increase from July 1st, though the government calculates drivers will still save an average $11 per tank. The heavy vehicle road user charge will also be reduced by 16 cents for the same period, with state governments required to forgo GST revenue. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Keir Starmer preparing to resign as UK Prime Minister

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to resign as early as Monday, according to The Observer newspaper. He is said to be discussing an orderly departure with colleagues. Andy Burnham, identified as his likely successor, is scheduled to be sworn in as an MP on Monday, enabling him to launch a formal leadership challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.