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Over the weekend, 10 Australian sheep and goat abattoirs received approval to enter the Chinese market for the first time, following a rigorous and lengthy approval process by Beijing.

The dawn service began at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra with a didgeridoo performance by Flight Lieutenant James Evans, a member of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Neither the Leader of the Opposition of Australia, Peter Dutton, nor other leaders have said how many jobs would be cut, but they have focused on reducing Canberra-based positions.

Woolworths stores will be closed in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Perth. In Victoria, the Northern Territory, and the ACT, they will open at 1:00 p.m. Tasmania stores will open at 12:30 p.m., and regional WA stores will open at either 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Jason Bryce, the founder of the group Cash Welcome, said this was a way for Australians to tell banks and politicians that they want to keep using cash and be able to access it easily.

​During the Australian federal election, voters will elect all 150 members of the House of Representatives and 40 of the 76 Senate seats.

Businesses are adding high surcharges to help recover rising wage costs. The extra spending estimate comes from ABS retail data, showing Aussies spend around AU$5.3 billion at cafes, restaurants, and takeaways, with an average 15% surcharge.

Woolworths has confirmed that most of its stores across Australia will shut on Good Friday. Coles supermarkets will be closed across the country on Good Friday. Kmart and Target will also shut all their stores nationwide for the day. Bunnings, Aldi, and all Westfield shopping centres will be closed on Good Friday as well.

If one person had won the whole amount, they would have been Oz Lotto's second-biggest individual winner. Some winners were still unaware of their good fortune, while others with registered tickets had already been contacted.

Collins Foods said if they can't find a buyer within a year, they will look at other ways to shut down the Taco Bell stores.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plan involves allowing buyers to get a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. Meanwhile, the Coalition's promise to make mortgage repayments tax-deductible is expected to increase demand, which could push prices higher.

Cyclone watches have been issued from the Berkeley River mouth to Cockatoo Island, covering much of the northern Kimberley coastline. Gale winds are expected to impact coastal areas and nearby islands within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Dr. Vicky Sheppeard, the director of the Public Health Unit at NSW Health South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, said all six people had spent time in Sydney's CBD during the period when they were likely exposed.

Adjusted to today's median values, the recent growth equals about a $230,000 increase, which is roughly half the size of earlier percentage peaks but far more significant in terms of money.

The strike, organized by the Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (Asmof), followed a breakdown in negotiations with NSW Health over better pay and working conditions.

The Australian dollar is struggling to stay above 60 US cents after falling to a five-year low of $0.5933 earlier in the day.

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia did not name the impacted funds but confirmed they were reaching out to affected members to inform them if their data had been compromised.

Among those who expressed regret, 47% said they did not earn enough money. Furthermore, 30% mentioned their interests and passions had changed, 28% found their jobs unfulfilling, and 26% were unhappy with their work-life balance.

Some riders on the driverless train recorded the open door, while a digital sign above one exit displayed a message stating, "This door is out of service."

In Australia, employers are required to contribute 11.5% of an employee's earnings to their superannuation, as long as the worker is over 18 and works at least 30 hours a week.

According to Victoria Police, the pilot, who was the only person on board, suffered serious injuries. The crash happened far from spectators, and no other injuries have been reported.

Even without discounts, Choice found that prices at Coles and Aldi went down, while Woolworths experienced a small increase. Aldi's grocery prices remained mostly the same, from March to December last year, dropping by just 0.3%.

The company's administrators hope to keep the brand running online, which might help save some jobs; however, most of the workers are in the stores that will be closing.

Premier David Crisafulli had previously promised not to build a new athletics stadium and specifically ruled out Victoria Park as a location. However, the government is now expected to follow a recommendation from its Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority to move forward with the project.

The wild weather will continue until Tuesday morning as a low-pressure system develops inland, as per the bureau. Some areas, including Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, and Maranoa and Warrego, could receive up to 200mm of rain.

Following a survey comprising over 100,000 people from 140 countries, Australia dropped out of the top 10 nations, ranking 11th in the latest World Happiness Report.

The store has attributed the decline to cautious consumer spending and challenges in its business restructuring. Despite this, the total revenue remained steady at AU$1.83 billion.

Millennials were the biggest spenders at $25 billion, while Gen X, Gen Z, and Baby Boomers spent AU$19 billion, AU$12 billion, and AU$10 billion, respectively.

Westpac's decision to compete directly with ANZ Bank is being seen as a positive move for customers.