The Coalition's preference deals in Farrer could help fracture the Liberal Party's moderate base and invigorate dissatisfied voters.
Disability advocates have welcomed an eight-week extension for a Senate inquiry into proposed NDIS cuts. The deal, struck between the Albanese government and the Greens, allows more time for scrutiny of the bill which could remove over 200,000 people from the scheme.
West Australian blind bowls athlete Serge Asquer faces challenges to his dreams of competing internationally due to significant cuts in his National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support hours. Asquer, who lost his vision seven years ago, had his NDIS funding reduced from 24 hours to four per week, with further cuts planned, impacting his ability to live independently and participate in sport.
A 76-year-old Tasmanian man, Grant Whelan, was assaulted and had his home set on fire by two masked intruders who stole nine guns, cash, and his ute. The ute was later found submerged. Whelan, a former cray fisherman awarded a bravery medal in 1995, is recovering in hospital.
Walhalla, a historic Victorian gold rush town, is seeking World Heritage status, which could boost tourism significantly. However, its aging infrastructure, including roads, sewerage, and parking, needs urgent upgrades to handle the potential influx of visitors.
Cruz Hewitt lost the Wimbledon boys' singles final to American Jordan Lee in a three-set thriller. The 17-year-old Australian, son of Lleyton Hewitt, was unable to secure the title after leading in the final set.
A 59-year-old man has died in Pukatja on South Australia's APY Lands after a large group fight. Police are investigating if his death was due to a medical episode while he was receiving treatment at the town clinic.
