Breaking news in australia 2017 may

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

  1. Malcolm Turnbull survives leadership spill: On May 10, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership spill, with 48 Liberal Party MPs voting in favor of him remaining leader, while 35 voted against him. The spill was triggered by a challenge from former Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his supporters. (Source: ABC News)
  2. Easter Sunday terror attack in Egypt: On May 16, a terrorist attack on a Coptic Christian church in Alexandria, Egypt, killed 27 people and injured 78. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State group. The Australian government condemned the attack and offered support to the victims and their families. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Queensland floods: Heavy rainfall in Queensland in late May caused widespread flooding, with thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes. The floods caused significant damage and disruption, with the town of Lismore particularly affected. (Source: ABC News)
  4. Australian Federal Police raid ABC offices: On May 24, the Australian Federal Police raided the offices of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in Sydney and Melbourne, as part of an investigation into the alleged leak of classified information. The raid sparked concerns about press freedom and the independence of the ABC. (Source: The Guardian)
  5. Sydney train derailment: On May 29, a train derailed in Sydney's inner-west, causing significant damage and disruption to rail services. No one was seriously injured in the incident, but the cause of the derailment is still under investigation. (Source: The Sydney Morning Herald)
  6. Australian government announces new citizenship test: On May 31, the Australian government announced plans to introduce a new citizenship test, which would require applicants to demonstrate a greater understanding of Australian values and history. The move was criticized by some as being too strict and divisive. (Source: The Australian)

These are just a few of the major breaking news stories in Australia in May 2017. If you're looking for more information or specific details on any of these stories, feel free to ask!