Headlines: Govt to cut spending on consultants

<p>Today's headlines include:<br />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.</p> <p>Independent MP Dr Monique Ryan has apologised after her husband, Peter Jordan, was recorded removing the sign of Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer.</p> <p>The death toll in Gaza from ongoing Israeli attacks has surpassed 50,000, according to data cited by the United Nations.</p> <p>And today&rsquo;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.</p> <p>Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Zara Seidler<br />Producer: Orla Maher</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>