From The Daily Os I'm Zara Sidler, I'm Billy fit Simons. It's Thursday, the first of May. Here's what's making headlines this evening.
Nearly five million Australians have voted early for the federal election so far, according to the latest data from the Australian Electoral Commission. This is about a twenty six percent increase in pre polling compared to the same point at the last election. This comes as a new poll by Yugov was released today predicting Labor to win a majority government at the election on Saturday. In a national two
party preferred vote. It estimates Labour has fifty two point nine percent of the vote, while the Coalition holds forty seven point one percent.
The Northern Territory government has passed the strongest bail laws in the country in an attempt to combat rising crime. It comes after a Darwin supermarket owner was fatally stabbed last week by a teenager who was on bail. The new law makes it harder for those accused of serious violent crimes to be granted bail. Courts must now have a high degree of confidence that an alleged defender will
not commit another serious crime. Before granting bail. It has also removed a guideline that stated juvenile detention should be a last resort for alleged youth offenders. On Wednesday afternoon, the law was passed without opposition. Anti Chief Minister Leah Finochiaro told the parliament, if a judge determines you're a risk to the community, you don't deserve to be in the community. The new laws will come into effect on the seventh of May.
A mineral's deal between the US and Ukraine has been signed after months of tense negotiations. This deal means that the US will be able to share in revenue from Ukraine's rare earth minerals plus oil and gas. In return, Ukraine will receive increased military assistance and security from the US. In a statement, UA Treasury Secretary Scott Bercent said this agreement signals clearly to Russia that the Trump administration is committed to a peace process centered on a free, sovereign
and prosperous Ukraine over the long term. Ukraine's President Vladimir Zelenski said, we see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively.
And today's good news. British woman fran Herndl has today begun her quest to become the fastest ever person to run across Australia. Herndal is setting out to run the three eight hundred kilometers from Cottslow Beach in Perth to Bondai Beach in Sydney in just thirty four days. For Herndle, it's not only an attempt to set a new world record, but an opportunity to start a conversation about domestic violence.
Herndle's run coincides with Domestic Violence Prevention Month and she is aiming to raise a million dollars for Rise Up Australia, which is a charity's apporting families fleeing domestic violence. In an interview with TDA, Herndel said, the most important thing for me is getting help and making a change and impact for those who are suffering in a domestic violence like relationship.
That's the latest from the dally Oos newsroom. If you are looking for something else, you can listen to today's Deep Dive where we take a closer look at who Prime Minister Anthony Alberonizi and opposition leader Peter dunnan Are will.
Of course be back tomorrow morning with everything that you need to know going into election day on Saturday. Until then, have a great evening.
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