The window for non-binding offers to purchase for the Liberty Bell Bay smelter, in Tasmania's north, has officially closed, with a union delegation taking their cause to Canberra as workers anxiously await news.
An Aboriginal activist, Ruth Langford, is on trial for trespassing at a logging site in Tasmania. She claims a cultural obligation to protect the land from logging, citing her upbringing and elders' teachings. Bodycam footage shows police asking her to leave, which she claims she did not hear due to singing to country.
Queensland has seen the highest number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Australia for five consecutive years. Police attribute the rise to increased motorcycle ownership post-COVID, non-compliant electric motorcycles, and dangerous riding behaviors, including social media stunts.
President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" and warned of "hard" US strikes in the coming hours. He indicated targets could include bridges, power plants, and oil facilities, while also suggesting Israel might withdraw forces from southern Lebanon.
Ambulance call-outs for heroin-related incidents in Richmond, Melbourne, dropped by 71% in the five years since the supervised injecting room opened in June 2018. While deaths have increased statewide, the facility is credited with reducing overdoses in the local area.
Andy Burnham, the current Mayor of Manchester, is positioning himself as the leading candidate for UK Prime Minister. Known for his casual communication style and 'king of the north' persona, Burnham faces scrutiny over his substance versus style, with critics questioning his delivery on local governance while supporters praise his ability to connect with voters and enact change.
SolutionsWon Group, a development company linked to Hobart's rejected 'Stadium 2.0' proposal, has entered liquidation owing $6 million. Its director, Dean Coleman, is now involved in a new waterfront development plan called Regatta Quay Precinct (RQP).
