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With a federal election now due in the next three months, the latest polling has the opposition in a winning position.
The latest Newspoll, published in The Australian newspaper, has the coalition ahead of the Labor Party, 51-49, on a two-party preferred basis, based on a survey of 1,244 voters last week.
The coalition has a 38 per cent primary vote... Labor, just 31.
And more than half of those surveyed believed the current government did not deswerve to be re-elected.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, however, retains his lead over Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for preferred Prime Minister, 45 per cent to 40.
The latest a federal election can be held is the 17th of May.
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Wendy Steendam will be the interim Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, after the resignation of Shane Patton.
Mr Patton says he made the decision to voluntarily leave his position, after a majority of his workforce declared no confidence in his leadership.
Victoria's Minister for Police, Anthony Carbines, says the state government will not disclose the details of conversations Mr Patton had with ministers before resigning.
He says Wendy Steendam will step up from her role as Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner, while arrangements are made to shift Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent into the acting chief commissioner job.
"It is very important that there is continuity of command at Victoria Police. And I thank deputy commissioner Wendy Steendam. She will perform that role while we transition Rick Nugent who has deep experience. Some 40 years at Victoria Police, who will bring fresh eyes and fresh insights to Victoria Police that will address and respond to some of the very deep concerns that have been raised the rank and file membership in their overwhelming vote of no confidence."
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A new report estimates about 254,000 Australians living with heart valve disease are not aware they have the condition.
Heart valve disease occurs when one or more heart valves fail to open or close properly, disrupting blood flow and potentially leading to heart failure, stroke, or other severe complications - including death.
The report released by non-profit advocacy group hearts4heart maps the patient journey and health outcomes nationally.
The founder and CEO for hearts4heart, Tanya Hall, says it is important to improve screening rates to combat low public awareness and unequal access to care.
"Heart valve disease is described by researchers as the next cardiac epidemic. Nearly 600,000 Australians have heart valve disease. And a further 250-thousand are unaware that they are living with the condition. If left untreated, heart valve disease can lead to heart failure, stroke or death. It is a serious and common condition, particularly for those over the age of 65. But there is a simple method of detection including a stethoscope check by your doctor."
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The Northern Territory's Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations is leading a delegation to promote trade opportunities in Indonesia.
Robyn Cahill says the trip will allow the Territory government to forge ahead with its plan to establish secure stable supply chains, create jobs and deliver mutual economic benefits.
The delegation will meet with Indonesian businesses and government officials and attend the Indonesian Economic Summit to progress investment opportunities in manufacturing, energy and critical minerals.
Ms Cahill says the dedicated portfolio of Asian Relations in the NT government demonstrates it seriousness in pursuing its plan to enhance its strategic role as Australia's gateway to Asia.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signalled that he was moving ahead with US President Donald Trump's proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, calling it the "right plan".
Donald Trump's shock proposal earlier this month for the US to takeover Gaza - and relocate Gazans - has been condemned around the world as a plan for ethnic cleansing - including by international law experts and UN officials.
Speaking at an event attended by dozens of American Jewish organisations, Mr Netanyahu praised what he called Mr Trump's "bold new vision" for Gaza.
"Give them a choice. Not forcible eviction, not ethnic cleansing. In a war zone, people leave. We tried to get the population to leave to get them out of harm's way. And Hamas with rifles, with gunfire, try to prevent them from leaving. So we moved them around so that they would get out of harm's way. And I think President Trump's plan is right on the dot. It's the right plan."
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The mother of late Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has spoken out on the first anniversary of her son's death in an Arctic penal colony.
Authorities in Russia blame Mr Nalvanly's death on a sudden spike in blood pressure and chronic diseases.
Families and allies of the late opposition leader say they reject this and insist he was killed on orders of the Kremlin.
His mother, Lyudmila Navalnaya, says the world knows what happened.
(Russian then translated into English): "The entire world knows the contractor, but we want to find perpetrators, those who facilitated it and those who did it."
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In football, Tottenham's coach, Ange Postecoglou says he has no sympathy for Manchester United's plight, after his side beat them one goal to nil in the English Premier League.
A goal in the 13th minute from midfielder James Maddison was the difference between the sides, and lifts Tottenham to 12th on the ladder, while dropping Manchester United to 15th.
Australian coach Postecoglou has been put under huge pressure by Tottenham's poor form this season, which has been exacerbated by an injury crisis that is only just starting to lift.
Conversely, the Manchester United side that Tottenham beat in London was quite understrength due to injuries.
But Postecoglou says, while he understands what Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim is going through, his side has had it a lot worse.
"If I check my office, I don't have any sympathy cards from other managers. So, I can tell you that. But there is definitely empathy there. I can see today, Ruben, he's sort of put a team together, played players out of position, had kids on the bench. Well, welcome to my world. But that's football. Now, do that for two months. Do that for two months. Any club. Do that for two months."
