The Daily Aus Headlines: Albanese and Dutton campaign on election eve
May 2, 2025
The political landscape heats up as Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton ramp up their campaigns just before the election. In other news, rescue crews successfully airlifted three individuals following a helicopter crash in Victoria. McDonald's faces its lowest U.S. sales since the pandemic's peak. On a brighter note, researchers in Western Australia unveil a promising new vaccine that could protect against the most common strains of meningococcal. Stay tuned for these fascinating updates!
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Election Eve Campaign Insights
- Anthony Albanese acknowledges Labor faces a tough challenge to achieve a majority government.
- Peter Dutton remains confident in Coalition's election success despite trailing in polls.
Helicopter Crash Rescue Efforts
- Three people were seriously injured in a helicopter crash off Bellarine Peninsula.
- Rescue efforts involved airlifting victims to hospital while investigations continue.
US Fast Food Sales Decline
- McDonald's US sales fell 3.6% due to economic uncertainty and tariffs disrupting markets.
- Other major chains like Starbucks and Pizza Hut also faced sales drops post-2016.