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- Growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
- More rain forecast as flooding impacts Queensland
- In cricket, Nathan Lyon celebrates his 500th wicket in Australia's 360-run win over Pakistan
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has called for an immediate truce in Gaza during her trip to Israel and the West Bank, where she met with Israeli and Palestinian authorities.
She says too many civilians had been killed - and work towards a political solution must begin.
Members of the European Parliament have also called for a ceasefire after their trip to the Rafah crossing.
The Vice-President of the Renew Europe parliamentary group, Abir Al Sahlani, says a ceasefire is urgently needed to address the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
"We found out that no matter how much we are going to send, it doesn't matter because there is no ceasefire and there is no security as long as there are bombs, Israeli bombs falling on the Palestinians people, the aid won't do its job. We might give the food and they will be, for a while, full, but then they will go out or stay at home and they will be killed by the Israeli bombs."
The US defense secretary is set to travel to Israel to continue discussions on a timetable for ending the war’s most intense phase.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his opposition to a ceasefire in Gaza, despite increasing international pressure.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services are set to take greater control of domestic violence as the federal government attempts to meet Closing the Gap targets.
This year's annual Closing the Gap progress report revealed only four of the 19 targets are on track, while four others are going backwards.
From today, Indigenous organisations can apply for grant funding - totalling more than $96 million - to support programs aimed at ending violence against First Nations women and children.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says the approach "recognises the importance of culturally informed action" and is designed to empower communities to tackle domestic and family violence by investing in accommodation services and men's centres.
Indigenous women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised because of violence than non-Indigenous women. They report three times as many incidents of sexual violence as non-Indigenous women and are more likely to be killed due to assault.
If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic violence call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. 13YARN can be reached on 13 92 76.
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North Queensland remains inundated by floods and heavy rain from ex-tropical cyclone Jasper that has prompted the deployment of rescue vessels in Cairns.
The rain is forecast to continue throughout Monday and into Tuesday, with some areas already hit with totals of more than a metre and water levels expected to break 1977 records.
Boats from the SES, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, surf lifesaving and water police were deployed after urgent calls for assistance in the area - and Premier Steven Miles also sought the help of small rescue vessels from the HMAS Cairns naval base.
Mr Miles says the situation could get worse before it gets better.
"I've been speaking with people on the ground throughout the day and they say that they've never seen rainfall like this - this is people who've lived in the state's far north for all of their lives - so this is very serious and it could get worse."
Katter's Australian Party MP for Kennedy, Bob Katter, says the impacts in the Far North Queensland have been extensive and severe and he called on on the federal government to put the armed forces on standby to help with the response.
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A new-look cabinet in Queensland is set to be unveiled today.
It comes days after Steven Miles officially took over as the state's 40th premier.
Five new ministers are expected to be announced in what is considered the state government's biggest frontbench shake-up in nine years.
Mr Miles is the new leader with Treasurer Cameron Dick his deputy after both were elected unanimously and unopposed to their roles at Friday's Labor caucus meeting.
Mr Miles was later sworn in as the new premier at Government House, barely a week after Annastacia Palaszczuk's shock resignation.
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In cricket, Australia's star spinner Nathan Lyon says it took him about 40 Tests before he felt comfortable with his performance level, and he has no plans of slowing down any time soon.
Lyon became just the third Australian to snare 500 Test wickets when he claimed match figures of 5-80 in the series-opening 360-run victory over Pakistan in Perth.
The 36-year-old is eager to stretch his career to the 2027 Ashes in England, but for now he's content to reflect on his remarkable journey to 500 Test wickets.
Lyon says he is pleased to join fellow Australians Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath in the exclusive 500 club.
"It's something I'm very proud about. I don't think it's probably hit me yet. There's been a lot of hard work go into the journey. I havemore bad days then good days. To be out there in the middle - back after doing my calf, wih a special group of people. It is pretty special to be able to take 500s in the first test back."
