Calls are growing for a new 25 per cent tax on gas exports to increase the petroleum resource rent tax on windfall profits, but companies have warned any changes would jeopardise Australia's energy supply.
Israel will hold elections on the last Tuesday in October, a vote seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's legacy. Current polls suggest his Likud party may not be the largest in parliament, facing challenges from new parties and criticism over war management and security failures.
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness, reportedly an aortic dissection. His death creates a vacancy in the Senate, narrowing the Republican majority and impacting legislative efforts. A replacement will be appointed by the governor, with a special election to follow.
Lavanya Chappa, a 39-year-old mother of two and software quality analyst, was fatally stabbed in her Melbourne home on July 7. A man known to her has been charged with murder. Family members have traveled from India, and a crowdfunding page has raised over $47,000 to support her children.
Calls for mandated domestic mobile roaming in Australia are intensifying, with consumer advocates and regional residents arguing it would improve coverage and competition. A report shows 73% of Australians support the change, allowing users to connect to other networks when out of their provider's coverage area. While some telcos express concerns about investment, others acknowledge potential benefits for consumers, especially in regional areas.
Advocates are pushing for mandatory domestic mobile roaming in Australia, citing consumer benefits like better coverage and competitive prices. A recent report indicates strong public support for the change, which would allow users to connect to other networks when outside their provider's coverage area.
A teenager has died and 22 people have been injured in e-mobility device crashes in the 12 days since Queensland's new safety laws took effect. Police report fewer devices on roads and a large-scale behavior change, with fines and seizures issued.
