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- [warm] This is NewsCard Daily for Sunday May 3, 2026 ... the biggest stories from Australia and around the world in just minutes. — — [serious] We begin in Canberra where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls a snap national election ... today, May 3. Voters head to the polls in a five-week battle dominated by cost-of-living pressures and inflation. Housing shortages loom large too ... with families struggling to find affordable homes. Albanese's Labor government fights to avoid a one-term wipeout ... unseen since the Great Depression in 1931. Aussies ... this decides your hip pocket for years ahead. — — [curious] Over to the economy now ... as markets rebound slightly after a brutal $60 billion wipeout yesterday. The ASX claws back just 39 points ... but BHP drops post-dividend. The Aussie dollar hovers above 70 US cents ... yet new data reveals sluggish household spending in January. For everyday Aussies ... it signals tougher times ... with inflation biting hard. — — [serious] Treasurer Jim Chalmers gears up for the federal budget on May 12 ... promising to lift the economy's speed limit. Speculation swirls on slashing the capital gains tax discount ... maybe to 25 or 33 percent ... to ease housing woes. Cuts to NDIS participants by 160,000 ... and aged care rebates reversed ... aim to tame spending. Households eye $150 energy rebates and tax cuts from July ... relief amid rising fuel costs. — — [urgent] In Sydney ... wild weather triggers massive cleanups after storms batter the coast. Floods and winds leave homes damaged ... roads closed ... and power out for thousands. Emergency crews work round the clock ... as researchers spotlight new cancer detection tech too. Stay safe out there ... communities rally in the recovery. — — [serious] Now to our region ... Senate sittings heat up in Parliament House today. Live debates tackle election fallout and budget previews ... with opposition pushing back hard. Key votes could shape policies on everything from childcare expansions to inflation fights. Aussies watching closely ... your voice echoes in these chambers. — — [urgent] Overseas in the United States ... markets plunge further on recession fears ... rippling to our super funds. Wall Street's turmoil wipes billions ... as Fed signals rate cuts amid job losses. For Australian investors ... it's a stark reminder of global ties ... protect your nest egg. — — [warm] That's NewsCard Daily. For more top stories and quick summaries that keep you informed in minutes, download NewsCard ... available in the App Store.