Smelter jobs in doubt as government assistance runs dry
A $135 million dollar assistance package for Nyrstar smelters in Port Pirie and Hobart runs out today, leading to concerns about the future of more than 1,000 workers.

A $135 million dollar assistance package for Nyrstar smelters in Port Pirie and Hobart runs out today, leading to concerns about the future of more than 1,000 workers.

Jake Callaghan, a 30-year-old musterer with no prior experience, won his first camel race at the Jundah Camel Races, the start of the Outback Camel Trail. The event, despite challenging weather, drew 300 people and provided a tourism boost to the local community.

The Emmy nominations for 2026 have been announced, celebrating TV from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Mariska Hargitay will host. Highlights include 19 nominations for 'Widow's Bay', a record 24 for 'Hacks', and a nod for Sarah Snook. Snubs include 'Euphoria' and 'The Bear'.

A nationwide Telstra outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to Triple Zero (000) in Queensland. Police confirmed 21 people were affected, but all have since been contacted.

A nationwide Telstra outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to triple-zero in Queensland. Police confirmed 21 affected individuals, all of whom have since been contacted.

Telstra's nationwide network outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to Queensland's Triple Zero (000) service. Police confirmed 21 individuals were affected, with all now contacted. The outage also disrupted mobile, data, and transport services across Australia.

Aspire Support Services will discontinue its Lifestyle & Learning Service for 110 people with disabilities in Albury-Wodonga from August 28 due to financial unsustainability and upcoming NDIS funding changes. Families express concern about the impact of the closure and potential cuts on regional support.