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Headlines: Hantavirus cruise passengers land in WA
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- The Daily Aus
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- May 15, 2026
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- 251
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Summary
Today's headlines include: Passengers from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak have touched down in Western Australia, where they’ll spend at least three weeks in quarantine. The bus involved in yesterday’s deadly crash in Queensland’s Whitsundays region was a tourist charter, officials have revealed. Solomon Islands Parliament has elected a new prime minister, a week after Jeremiah Manele was ousted by a no-confidence vote. And today’s good news: A philanthropist in the U.S. has announced he’ll cover the senior-year debts of 176 textile graduates from North Carolina State University. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us? We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.