Hello, Mirian Carol with the top stories on ABC News.
The leaders of both major parties have spent the day campaigning in Melbourne, with only one week left before the federal election. The prime minister is promising $75 million in funding to help get women back into the workforce. He's also announced $70 million for a new sports package. Meanwhile opposition leader Bill Shorten has pledged a further $60 million to restore funding to the ABC and SBS.
Trade talks between the US and China have stalled again, just as the Trump administration raised tariffs on $200 billion dollars' worth of Chinese goods. China's lead negotiator, the vice premier, Liu He, says china will retaliate but hasn't yet confirmed how.
The share value of ride-sharing app Uber has dropped by eight per cent on its first day of trading on Wall Street. It was floated on the stock exchange for the first time at a price of $64. Analysts say Uber was conservative in its valuation to try to stop the price collapsing.
And Perth Glory is through to A-League grand final, after an incredible penalty shoot-out and 3-all draw with Adelaide United.
Those are the latest stories from ABC News.