Breaking news in australi 2017 may

Here are some of the major breaking news stories in Australia in May 2017:

  1. Malcolm Turnbull survives leadership spill: On May 22, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership spill, defeating challenger Peter Dutton 48-35. The spill was sparked by a rebellion within the Liberal Party over Turnbull's leadership and the government's handling of energy policy. (Source: ABC News)
  2. Sydney siege inquest: On May 24, the inquest into the 2014 Sydney siege, which killed two hostages and the gunman, concluded that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) could have responded more quickly to the situation. The inquest also criticized the AFP's communication and decision-making during the siege. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
  3. Queensland floods: In late May, severe flooding affected parts of Queensland, with the town of Bundaberg being particularly hard hit. The floods caused widespread damage and displaced hundreds of people. (Source: The Australian)
  4. Australian Federal Police officer killed: On May 26, an Australian Federal Police officer was killed in a shooting in Sydney's western suburbs. The officer, who was 48 years old, was shot while responding to a domestic violence incident. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Australian economy grows: On May 31, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released data showing that the country's economy had grown by 0.3% in the March quarter, beating expectations. The growth was driven by a surge in consumer spending and a rebound in business investment. (Source: The Australian Financial Review)
  6. Same-sex marriage survey: In May, the Australian government announced that it would hold a national survey on same-sex marriage, with the results to be used to inform a potential parliamentary vote on the issue. The survey was conducted in November and December 2017, with the results showing a majority of Australians in favor of same-sex marriage. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)

These are just a few of the major breaking news stories in Australia in May 2017. If you're looking for more information, I can try to help you with that!