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Last update: 3 hours agoLabour Market Jolt: Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in April as the economy shed 18,600 jobs, adding pressure on the RBA while Middle East uncertainty and higher rates loom. Airport Chaos: A laser hair removal device hidden in a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare at Melbourne’s Avalon Airport, triggering a five-hour lockdown and major flight disruption. Gaza Flotilla Fallout: Israel’s Itamar Ben-Gvir faced global backlash after mocking detained activists, with Australia among countries summoning ambassadors and calling the behaviour “unacceptable.” Tech at the Top: AustralianSuper has hired Microsoft A/NZ CTO Sarah Carney as its inaugural head of AI and automation. EV Reality Check: BYD says Australia’s EV sales surge is cooling as fuel prices stabilise, though demand for fuel-efficient cars remains high. Health Watch: An Ebola case has been confirmed in rebel-held eastern DR Congo, signalling wider spread. Maritime Safety: San Francisco launched an AI system to detect whale activity and help ships avoid collisions.
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