Sky News contributor Joe Hildebrand says the government’s latest announcement of $100 million to assist Ukraine in its war against Russia is “not a huge amount of money”. Mr Hildebrand joined Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus to discuss the latest aid support from the government. “The most important thing about what Richard Marles said is that this is just another tranche in an ongoing support effort,” he said. “$100 million bucks in a big war like this frankly is not a huge amount of money, but it has beat $1 billion – that’s a solid amount of money. “If Australia is not prepared and the West aren’t prepared to help a country like Ukraine hold its own and fight off an aggressor who is so clearly in the wrong then I don’t know what the point of having NATO or the West or liberal democracy [is].”

A domestic violence advocacy group has called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to declare violence against women as a “national emergency”. Thousands of people have marched from Commonwealth Park to Parliament House calling for more funding for domestic and sexual violence. The rallies were organised by advocacy group 'What Were You Wearing' who have a long list of demands to tackle violence against women. Marchers have accused his government of not doing enough. At least 27 women have allegedly died from gender-based violence in Australia this year, according to Counting Dead Women Australia. If this story has raised any concerns, please call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

Nicole Kidman has become the first Australian to win the American Film Institute Lifetime Achievement Award. The auspicious award has previously been won by actors such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and Julie Andrews. The accomplishment recognises her 40-year career. The movie star who grew up in Sydney announced on social media she is deeply honoured to receive the award. Ms Kidman will receive the award during a ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The Albanese government “loved a royal commission” when they were in opposition, says Liberal Senator Hollie Hughes. Her comments come after Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus refused to commit to a royal commission into domestic violence. “I think it’s interesting that Mark Dreyfus has automatically gone to no royal commission,” Ms Hughes told Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus. “When this government was in opposition, they loved a royal commission into every topic that was going. “To have a royal commission does not mean that things cannot be starting to be done in the interim.” If you or anyone you know needs help: Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800RESPECT

A man has been charged over the murder of a woman in Perth, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb throws her support behind bail law changes, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins thousands of people in a rally demanding an end to violence against women, the latest RedBridge poll suggests a drop in Labor’s primary vote, 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya, Houthis claim they have shot down a US drone in Yemen, and protests takes place in Tel Aviv demanding the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Annual infaltion slows to 3.6% from 4.1%, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is cautious ahead of federal budget, Crown Sydeny given the green light to operate. Plus the price of gold is soaring.

A new drug has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme which can help stop breast cancer from spreading. Abemaciclib works by blocking specific overactive proteins which signal cancer cells to grow. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Reportedly, an average of 57 cases are diagnosed every day. “This particular medication for the purpose it’s approved and the type of breast cancer it’s approved, we estimate will be suitable for up to 1,800 Australian patients every year,” Peter MacCallum Centre Associate Professor Shom Goel told Sky News Australia.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump are already discussing the possibility of a debate as polls suggest Biden is trailing behind his predecessor in all seven battleground states. When questioned about it on the Howard Stern Show this week, Biden said “I am, somewhere, I don’t know when, but I’m happy to debate him”. Donald Trump reacted to the offer from Biden, saying he was “ready”. “Just tell me where – we’ll do it at the White House, that will be very comfortable, actually,” he said. A new Gallup poll shows Biden is in a tough position historically right now, with the company revealing the President stands in a “weaker position than any prior incumbent”.

S&P Global Ratings' Anthony Walker says as the economy slows, there will be a “rise” in unemployment. Mr Walker told Sky News Australia that the government’s tax take will “start to weaken”. The looming federal budget will need to strike the right balance between providing cost of living relief and not loading up Australian consumers and businesses with too much extra cash. Excess cash could trigger a spending spree in the September quarter. From a fiscal perspective, Australia’s credit rating remains AAA.

S&P Global Ratings' Anthony Walker says as the economy slows, there will be a “rise” in unemployment. Mr Walker told Sky News Australia that the government’s tax take will “start to weaken”. The looming federal budget will need to strike the right balance between providing cost of living relief and not loading up Australian consumers and businesses with too much extra cash. Excess cash could trigger a spending spree in the September quarter. From a fiscal perspective, Australia’s credit rating remains AAA.

Anti-Israel protesters calling for “intifada” at a California university were unable to define what the term meant when questioned by a political commentator. In a video Cam Higby asked them, “you guys are shouting for intifada? Do you know what an intifada is?”, before being met with silence. “Here’s how you deal with students – this is what we should be doing at Sydney Uni,” said Sky News host Rowan Dean. “They didn’t even know what intifada was yet they’re all doing the protest. “This is what’s happening folks, this is what we’ve got to put a stop to.”

Sky News host Rita Panahi has condemned Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant over her push to ban footage of an alleged terror attack from a Wakeley church not just for Australia, but the world. “As Elon Musk explained, 'our concern is that if any country is allowed to censor content for all countries, which is what the Australian eSafety Commissar is demanding, then what is to stop any country from controlling the entire internet?'," Ms Panahi said. "And he is one hundred per cent right. Do we really want some bureaucrat from some corrupt third world nation or Canberra determining what is available on the internet? “The Albanese government should be condemned for using an alleged terrorist incident to limit what content Australians can access. “But instead of condemnation it is winning bouquets from the bulk of the Australian media which seems to be gagging for greater censorship no matter how unreasonable.”

Sky News host Rita Panahi has condemned Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant over her push to ban footage of an alleged terror attack from a Wakeley church not just for Australia, but the world. “As Elon Musk explained, 'our concern is that if any country is allowed to censor content for all countries, which is what the Australian eSafety Commissar is demanding, then what is to stop any country from controlling the entire internet?'," Ms Panahi said. "And he is one hundred per cent right. Do we really want some bureaucrat from some corrupt third world nation or Canberra determining what is available on the internet? “The Albanese government should be condemned for using an alleged terrorist incident to limit what content Australians can access. “But instead of condemnation it is winning bouquets from the bulk of the Australian media which seems to be gagging for greater censorship no matter how unreasonable.”

Israeli author and activist Noa Tishby says it is a “tough time” for the Jewish community amid pro-Palestine protests in the West. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commented on pro-Palestine protests on university campuses in the United States, saying, ‘We’ve seen in history that anti-Semitic attacks were always preceded by vilification and slander.’ A Jewish professor at Columbia University in the United States was barred from entering the campus. The university has cancelled in-person classes due to rising tensions over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. “It’s a tough time for the Jewish community, for the Israeli community, for the pro-Israeli community – it’s a tough time to be a Jew,” Ms Tishby told Sky News Australia. “However, we need to look at what’s happening now through the prism of 5,000 years of Jewish existence, and we need to look at it through the prism of every few generations … somebody comes out to get us. “Throughout history, not only did the Jewish community survive this, we thrived [in] it. “So, if I was betting, I would not short the Jews.”

Israeli author and activist Noa Tishby says it is a “tough time” for the Jewish community amid pro-Palestine protests in the West. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commented on pro-Palestine protests on university campuses in the United States, saying, ‘We’ve seen in history that anti-Semitic attacks were always preceded by vilification and slander.’ A Jewish professor at Columbia University in the United States was barred from entering the campus. The university has cancelled in-person classes due to rising tensions over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. “It’s a tough time for the Jewish community, for the Israeli community, for the pro-Israeli community – it’s a tough time to be a Jew,” Ms Tishby told Sky News Australia. “However, we need to look at what’s happening now through the prism of 5,000 years of Jewish existence, and we need to look at it through the prism of every few generations … somebody comes out to get us. “Throughout history, not only did the Jewish community survive this, we thrived [in] it. “So, if I was betting, I would not short the Jews.”

The Australian Associate Editor Graham Lloyd says Jim Chalmers has been “keen” to move the conversation “past inflation”. Higher-than-expected inflation figures could see the Reserve Bank delay any interest rate cuts. Annual inflation dipped to 3.6 per cent in the year to March. It is down from 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to December. Mr Lloyd told Sky News Australia that Treasurer Jim Chalmers moving past inflation is to give himself “a bit of room on the budget”.

Shadow Infrastructure Minister Bridget McKenzie has called out the Albanese government for claiming “more funding” was going into Western Sydney infrastructure projects when “they’re being cut”. According to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week, inflation fell to 3.6 per cent in the year to March, which is down from 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to December. “I am arguing that you should be spending it on productivity-enhancing infrastructure that’s also dealing with the migration disaster that you’ve got,” Ms McKenzie told Sky News Australia. “We saw an embarrassing thing from the Labor government senior Cabinet ministers this week in Western Sydney with their talking points out of PMO or Catherine King’s office, saying more funding was going into infrastructure projects in Western Sydney when they’re being cut. “The only new projects are stadiums for premiers and the Suburban Rail Link.”

Shadow Infrastructure Minister Bridget McKenzie has slammed the Albanese government for the “absolutely homegrown” inflation figures which they are “responsible” for. According to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week, inflation fell to 3.6 per cent in the year to March, which is down from 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to December. “I think what we’ve seen under this infrastructure prime minister is a $25 billion cut to critical infrastructure projects in our congested cities and our regional centres,” Ms McKenzie told Sky News Australia. “That’s simply not good enough when you’re wanting a more productive and more competitive economy. “We know, from economists’ commentary over the last week, that inflation isn’t just sticky, it is absolutely homegrown, and the fiscal policy settings of this government are responsible for that.”

Shadow Infrastructure Minister Bridget McKenzie has slammed the Albanese government for the “absolutely homegrown” inflation figures which they are “responsible” for. According to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week, inflation fell to 3.6 per cent in the year to March, which is down from 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to December. “I think what we’ve seen under this infrastructure prime minister is a $25 billion cut to critical infrastructure projects in our congested cities and our regional centres,” Ms McKenzie told Sky News Australia. “That’s simply not good enough when you’re wanting a more productive and more competitive economy. “We know, from economists’ commentary over the last week, that inflation isn’t just sticky, it is absolutely homegrown, and the fiscal policy settings of this government are responsible for that.”

There are calls for the Miles government to tackle issues affecting health workers. These calls are coming from the Queensland branch of the Australian Medical Association. Staff claim they are suffering from burnout and are concerned about an increase in violent threats. AMA Queensland is calling for incentives to attract and retain workers. They are also asking for incentives to ensure workforce support and relief.