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The death toll from the Myanmar earthquake has passed 1,000.

Thousands more are injured or missing.

Buildings in Bangkok 1,000 kms away have also been severely damaged.

The prime minister has called the federal election for May 3.

Australia's next government will be determined in 150 races for 150 House of Reps seats around the country.

With the cost-of-living crisis still front of mind, both sides go to the race spruiking policies they claim will help ease hip-pocket pain without fanning inflation.

The Queensland government has unveiled its plans for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Premier David Crisafulli ended years of uncertainty and debate on Tuesday when he announced Brisbane's Victoria Park would be the home of a new 63,000-seat stadium.

A new national aquatic centre will be built in nearby Spring Hill, with dozens of other major projects and upgrades set to roll out across the south-east and as far north as Cairns.

The federal government has announced its spending priorities in a pre-election budget.

It's the fourth budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Included in the budget is a surprise 17ドルb tax cut

Australian Oscar Piastri has won the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Rivals Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly were stunningly disqualified post-race.

The win means McLaren has triumphed in the first two grands prix of the season.