Today's headlines include:
Ahead of the Federal Budget tomorrow, the Labor Government has announced it will cut spending on outsourced private consultants by $720 million, which it says is part of its plan to rebuild the public service.

Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan has apologised after her husband, Peter Jordan, was recorded removing the sign of Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer.

The death toll in Gaza from ongoing Israeli attacks has surpassed 50,000, according to data cited by the United Nations.

And today’s good news: At 40 years old, American skier Lindsey Vonn has become the oldest woman to have stood on a skiing World Cup podium.

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Headlines: Govt to cut spending on consultants

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Headlines: Govt to cut spending on consultants