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Oscar Piastri Dominates Final Practice at Bahrain Grand PrixOscar Piastri led the final practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix, clocking a best lap of 1:31.646 seconds, significantly outpacing his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by 0.668 seconds. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third but was 0.834 seconds slower than Piastri, while reigning champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull ended up eighth. With cooler conditions expected for qualifying and the race, Piastri's strong performance sets him up...

Australian taxpayers may receive a cost-of-living tax offset of up to $1200 if Peter Dutton wins government, benefiting over 10 million taxpayers. The one-off offset, costing $10 billion, would provide relief to 85% of taxpayers, with half receiving the maximum amount. Dutton's plan aims to address rising living expenses and housing issues, contrasting with Labor's proposed tax cuts and power bill credits. Full Article

Ascending sprint star Lachie Kennedy was unable to secure victory in the Australian Athletics Championship 100m final, as two-time Olympian Rohan Browning narrowly beat him with a record-breaking time of 10.01. Despite Kennedy's strong performance and matching time, Browning emerged victorious with a 0.005-second margin. The upcoming 200m showdown between Kennedy and Gout Gout promises to be a thrilling continuation of their rivalry, with both athletes showcasing impressive performances throughout the competition. Full Article

Jessica Hull, the Paris 2024 Olympic silver medallist in the 1500m, claimed the Australian Athletics Championship 1500m title despite a slow start and a sluggish pace. She held off Sarah Billings, Georgia Griffith, and Linden Hall to secure the national crown with a time of 4:11.40, showcasing her ability to shift gears and outlast her rivals down the home straight. Despite feeling nervous and learning to trust her speed, Hull's experience and composure ultimately led...

Teenage talent Maya Joint and local Kim Birrell secured their first Billie Jean King Cup wins as Australia defeated Colombia 3-0 in a qualifying tie. Kazakhstan had already advanced to the finals, but Hunter and Perez sealed the clean sweep with a doubles victory. Despite missing the finals, skipper Sam Stosur praised the team's high spirits and strong performances in the dead rubber match. Full Article

Australia and Indonesia are discussing shared concerns about regional and global economies amidst escalating trade tensions following US President Donald Trump's tariff hikes. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani are strategizing for more resilience, diverse markets, and engagement in response to the uncertainty caused by the tariffs, which have impacted global markets and prompted fears of recession. Despite the challenging economic climate, Australia remains steadfast in its approach, with Dr. Chalmers set...