Queensland Premier Steven Miles has criticised the Liberal National Party for having a “real lack of plans” ahead of the state election on Saturday. “What I’ve tried to do is to present a very fresh and new government over the last 10 months,” Mr Miles told Sky News Australia. “I think Queenslanders have seen that, and that’s what they’ll be choosing between – my government and the real lack of plans we’ve seen from the LNP.”

Peggy the Pugese has been nominated for a Fido Award, the canine equivalent of an Oscar. ‘Britain’s Ugliest Dog’ starred alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the film Deadpool & Wolverine. Competition for the award is expected to be fierce, with the prize being an embossed collar.

Former US president Donald Trump tossed salt over his shoulder while cooking fries at a Pennsylvania McDonald's in an apparent bid to ward off evil spirits before election day. Trump visited a McDonald's in suburban Philadelphia on Sunday, where he worked the french fries station and drive-thru window. He joked with the McDonald's owner that he was "looking for a job" and always wanted to work there. Trump wore an apron, cooked fries, and served customers at the drive-thru, drawing a large crowd of spectators and reporters. "This is fun. I could do this all day," he commented on the experience. The visit was partly a jab at Kamala Harris, who claims she worked at McDonald's in college, though Trump disputes this.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump served fries to customers during his visit to a McDonald's in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Trump supporters surrounded the restaurant and thanked the former president for running again. Photographs of Donald Trump wearing an apron and smiling at the drive-thru have gone viral. Social media users labeled the photographs of Trump as "iconic." While speaking to customers, Donald Trump accused Kamala Harris of “lying” about having worked at the fast-food chain. "I've now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala," Trump said.

King Charles and Queen Camilla will embark for Canberra as part of their royal tour. Their majesties will greet local children as part of their agenda before heading to the Australian War Memorial. The King and Queen will later have a reception with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancé.

Blasts have reportedly been heard in Beirut after Israel warned of potential strikes in the area. A large fire has now broken out in the southern suburbs. Hundreds of locals fled the area after Israel issued evacuation orders. Israel warned it was preparing to launch attacks on sites linked to the financial operations of Hezbollah.

CommSec’s Tom Piotrowski says US markets have reached “new record highs” after recording their “sixth consecutive weekly improvement”. “There’s quite a deal of positive momentum established by markets, not only at, but also around the world,” Mr Piotrowski told Sky News Australia. “On Wall Street, we saw new record highs there. “That marks the sixth consecutive weekly improvement that we’ve seen for the US market.” Presented by CommSec.

Queensland’s Liberal National Leader David Crisafulli is being warned he must deliver pay rises for workers if he becomes premier or expect strike action. Unions are seeking $1 billion worth of salary increases for the state’s nurses, teachers and police. The pay rises are not budgeted, and the state’s public service wage bill has grown by more than 75 per cent in less than a decade.

The White House is reportedly investigating the leak of classified US documents on an Israeli plan to attack Iran. The top secret documents mentioned how Israel was moving military assets to conduct a strike. The plan is said to be in retaliation to Iran’s ballistic missile attack on October 1. The documents were published on the Telegram messaging app.

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers says there is a “really packed program” for the King and Queen’s Australian tour. Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo that there will be “box ticking” events taking place for the Royal tour. “It really is all about community, about getting out to see the people as much as possible.”

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers says elected officials “should have been there” to accompany the King and Queen during their Australian tour. All six Australian premiers refused to accept an invitation to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla in Canberra. Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo that it was “quite shocking” for all the state premiers to decline the invitation.

Daily Mirror Royal Editor Russell Myers says King Charles looked “pretty well” as he starts his Australian tour. Mr Myers told Sky News host Caroline Di Russo that the King was talking about his “long love affair” with Australia during his speech in Sydney. “The fact that he’s delighted to be here, to renew that love that he has and affection that he has for the country.”

State MP for Bass Michael Ferguson says Tasmania “does forestry really well”. Mr Ferguson told Sky News host Paul Murray that it is good at “native, sustainable forest practices”. “Or plantation and getting into some new industries.”

State MP for Bass Michael Ferguson says the people of Northern Tasmania want the government to focus on their “everyday needs”. Mr Ferguson told Sky News host Paul Murray that government must “listen to the people of the community”. “Often they don’t have a voice, often they’re not loud voices.”

Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin discusses the leaked documents showing United States intelligence on Israel’s attack plans against Iran. “In matters of state … national security and key national interest you can’t trust anyone,” Mr Ryvchin said. “It is critically important to have alliances and allies and key economic and military partners but when it comes to taking care of your national security and protecting your people you have to go it alone.”

Sky News host James Macpherson says Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hid underneath the streets of Gaza “like a sewer rat”. “Sinwar was a coward who ensured he and his family were safely hidden underground while Palestinian civilians bore the full brunt of the war he started,” Mr Macpherson said. “I mean he was hiding like a sewer rat underneath the streets of Gaza while his own people were human shields.”

Sky News host Caleb Bond says the artist Lizzo appeared at a Kamala Harris campaign rally in Detroit Michigan. “The US election campaign, there has been no shortage of celebrities joining Kamala Harris on the campaign trail,” Mr Bond said. “Lizzo … she appeared at a rally in Detroit and she revealed what she believes America will look like with Kamala Harris as president.”

Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says one of the “barriers for the energy conversion” is the speed at which Australia can roll out new infrastructure. Mr Greenwood said right now it is suggested that the head-long expansions on road, rail, and electricity infrastructure have “crowded out” efforts to build more homes. Stonepeak CEO Michael Dorrell joined Mr Greenwood to discuss the future of infrastructure projects around Australia.

Journalist and Commentator Brad Polumbo says it is “remarkable” how much the Democrats are doing to target black male voters. Mr Polumbo told Sky News Australia that the Harris campaign feels “very worried” about the dropping support from black male voters. “They’re completely out of touch.”

Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood says Australia’s energy debate is “full of deception”. Mr Greenwood said there are many “half-truths” in the discussion of energy policies. “Facts are conveniently omitted or just simply glossed over.”