The
Cook Islands secretary of health,
Josephine Herman, says that the country is holding and containing the latest outbreak of Dengue, which has killed 22 people and infected another 28.
(Radio New Zealand)
One person was killed and eight injured in a shooting after a dispute between two women at a large high school graduation party. The suspect is still at large.
(Associated Press)
Despite
opinion polls predicting a Labor victory, the
Labor Party loses several seats, with support in the key state of
Queensland far lower than expected. Opposition Leader
Bill Shorten concedes defeat and steps down as party leader.
(Canberra Times)