Australia's birth rate falls to 18-year low + horror gang rape allegations in Paris | ABC News

Here are the day's top stories from ABC news on Wednesday July 24, 2024.
0:00 - The cost-of-living crisis pushes Australia's birth rate to 18-year low.
2:39 - Wintry weather drives electricity prices to record levels.
3:54 - Police in Paris investigate alleged gang rape of an Australian tourist.
6:25 - Australia's Olympic athletes starting to arrive and gear up for competition.
8:01 - US Secret Service director resigns over security failures.
8:26 - Queensland Police begin large-scale operation in Logan over alleged murder.
8:50 - Union claims more needs to be done to keep emergency department staff safe in Royal Adelaide Hospital.
9:08 - Outpouring of support for 250 labradoodles needing homes.
9:33 - Global finance markets report.
9:45 - American toy giant Mattel announces first blind Barbie.
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