As about 1.6 million households experience insurance unaffordability stress, a disparate alliance of stakeholders proposes cheaper premiums for home owners who upgrade their properties to withstand natural disasters.
Tasmania's parliament has passed a symbolic censure motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff, making him the first premier to face such a vote. The motion, supported by Labor, Greens, and independents, cited his handling of scandals involving ministers who resigned over allegations of misleading parliament.
Pakistani officials apologized for the fatal shooting of 9-year-old Hania Ahmed, who was mistaken for robbers by police. The officer involved faces murder charges for violating protocols, including failing to confirm targets before firing. The family disputes some police accounts of the incident.
Queensland's LNP government plans the largest upgrade to Lang Park in 23 years, including increased capacity, new screens, and entertainment zones. Funded by the Legacy Fund, the 52,500-seat stadium will see supersized scoreboards, a 360-degree LED ribbon board, and large media screens.
Live updates from State of Origin II between NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons. NSW leads 12-8 at halftime after tries from Mark Nawaqanitawase and a late try from Trent Loiero for Queensland. Victor Radley is on report for a high tackle.
Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in a pram in Sydney's south-west. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children, with some tipping the car over to free one child. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was arrested.
One Nation's "treasury spokesman" Barnaby Joyce stated the party is willing to cut worker entitlements, including protections from termination and paid parental leave, to support struggling small businesses facing inflation and high power prices. Senator Pauline Hanson suggested rebalancing workplace laws in favor of businesses, citing issues with worker productivity.
