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- Abalone divers say 41 per cent catch reduction 'a kick in the face'
- New bridge announced but Great Western Highway closed for another year
- Concern 'inhumane, unsafe' court closures leaving people stranded
- 'Bloody' and 'peeling' turtle rescued by jetskiersJet skiers rescued a sick green sea turtle on Magnetic Island, taking it to a clinic for treatment and recovery.
- UN pauses Hormuz Strait evacuation after ship reports attackThe UN paused its evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz after a ship reported an attack, raising concerns about Iran's control over the waterway and impacting oil prices.
- Live: ASX set to open higherThe Australian share market is expected to open higher following mixed results on Wall Street, while oil prices increase due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
- Veteran fears budget changes 'going to cause more suicides'An Australian Defence Force veteran criticizes budget changes limiting allied health spending for veterans, warning it could lead to increased suicides, while the government claims the cap ensures treatments are in veterans' best interests.
- Fight erupts over 'heartless' decision on beach plaques for dead brothersA family is fighting with a local council to reinstate memorial plaques for two brothers who died in separate accidents, after the benches they were on were damaged in a storm. The council denied the request citing new policies, but has not made a final decision.
- History beckons for the Socceroos — here's everything you need to knowThe Socceroos need to beat or draw with Paraguay in their World Cup group stage match to advance to the knockout stages, with a win or draw guaranteeing progression.
- Live: PM flags strengthening powers of eSafety commissioner for social media banIndependent MP Dai Le hints at possibly forming her own Western Sydney political party, inspired by the launch of Community Strong Australia.
- Man who gambled $160k despite restrictions says 'more needs to be done'A Sydney man spent over $160,000 on gambling despite restrictions, highlighting gaps in protections for vulnerable individuals.
- King won't move into renovated Buckingham Palace, royal funding to be cutKing Charles III and Queen Camilla will not move into Buckingham Palace after its renovations, and the monarch's tax bill of 12.9 million pounds was revealed alongside a planned reduction in royal funding.
- Millions spent on hardline school policies, but NT students not turning upNT government maintains strict truancy policies despite falling school attendance rates, with critics questioning their effectiveness and advocating for community-led solutions.
- Police release CCTV footage of man missing for three weeksPolice released CCTV footage of a missing man who has been absent from his home for over three weeks, hoping for public assistance in locating him.
- Inside the small coastal town on the brink of an over-50s resort boomA coastal town in Queensland faces potential strain from a surge in over-50s resort developments, with residents and officials debating the impact on local resources and infrastructure.