Headlines: First trade deficit since 2017

<p>Today's headlines include:</p> <ul> <li>Australia has recorded its first trade deficit in almost nine years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.</li> <li>Lebanon has announced &zwnj;a partial ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel.</li> <li>Victoria&rsquo;s Youth Minister has apologised for providing character references for two men who had been convicted of domestic violence and sexual assault while they were appealing decisions about their ability to stay in Australia.</li> <li>And today&rsquo;s good news: The GOAT returns. Serena Williams is making her return to professional tennis, almost four years after &ldquo;evolving away&rdquo; from the sport.</li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to the Sports newsletter <a href="https://sport.thedailyaus.com.au/">here</a>.</p> <p>Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell<br />Producer: Rosa Bowden</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.<strong></strong></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><strong></strong></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>