I miss having Tim Jessop in the office immensely. He, however, appears to be doing just fine. 9news.com.au/world/what-its…

Winemakers are toasting new opportunities, with the first shipments of Australian wine bound for China within weeks. But as trade officially restarts, there are industry concerns it could take years to rebuild. Eliza Edwards #9News READ MORE: nine.social/CRt

The Great Barrier Reef is right now experiencing one of the worst bleaching events on record. Eliza Edwards #9News

And here’s my story for the SMH and The Age smh.com.au/politics/feder…

There's been a dangerous near-miss for an Australian Navy helicopter in foreign waters, after a Chinese fighter jet dropped flares in front of the aircraft. Eliza Edwards #9News

China has fired back at Australia over the military altercation involving a helicopter, as our allies also sound the alarm on Beijing's aggressive conduct. Eliza Edwards #9News MORE: nine.social/GLK

Australians are being promised more money in their pockets after this year's budget. #9News Eliza Edwards MORE: nine.social/GRQ

It’s budget day! The Treasurer is promising “substantial but responsible” relief for those enduring the cost of living crisis. He’s also announced the first back to back surplus in almost two decades. ⁦9News Australia⁩

There's been new developments in the released detainee saga, with revelations this morning almost a fifth of those freed by the High Court have been charged with new crimes. Eliza Edwards #9News

The federal government is using drones to track former immigration detainees who have been released into the community. Eliza Edwards #9News MORE: nine.social/IVl

Breaking: NZ PM Christopher Luxon expresses "grave concerns" about changes to Direction 99. "We don’t think people who have very little attachment to this country but with strong connections to Australia should be deported here. We regret the decision Australia has made."

~ redistribution news ~ The AEC is proposing abolishing the seat of Higgins in Victoria, currently held by Labor's Michelle Ananda-Rajah. With a new seat proposed for Perth's outer eastern suburbs, which would be called Bullwinkel.

Re the recent speculation about Kooyong: I am not rushing back to politics, my position on contesting the next election remains unchanged. I will continue to support the Liberal Party and our local candidate Amelia Hamer.

As expected, Australia’s GDP growth for the March quarter was a weak 0.1%. Annual growth down to 1.1%. 9News Australia

From the National Anti-Corruption Commission on Robodebt: "The Commission has decided not to commence a corruption investigation as it would not add value in the public interest."

Australia will soon have a new set of immigration rules, making it easier to deport criminals who aren't citizens. Visas will be assessed under the old system for another fortnight, but the Opposition is demanding the changes take effect immediately. Eliza Edwards #9News

Opposition leader Peter Dutton confirms the Coalition won't take an emissions reduction target for 2030 to the next election. "We'll make those decisions when we're in government." 9News Australia

The PM's announced Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Australia this weekend. He'll visit Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. 9News Australia

Social media callout for anyone who wants to share your story - including anonymously - about harms you've experienced on and from dating apps and whether you think they've become safer after further pressure over the past year. DMs open and email in bio.

Anyone affected by the Heathrow Airport closure who would be willing to speak to Good Morning Britain Good Morning Britain about what you've been told by your airline and how this will impact your travel plans today, please get in touch in the replies.