The Centers for Disease Control is now involved in managing the outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, which is set to arrive this afternoon in the Canary Islands.
Principals in regional Western Australia are concerned that cuts to transport support for students will hurt enrolments, with one school principal warning of potential closure. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has deemed some students ineligible for assistance, impacting new enrolments.
The Australian share market opened sharply lower, with the ASX 200 down 1.4%, influenced by Middle East hostilities and a Wall Street tech sell-off. A nationwide Telstra outage also impacted services and the company's share price.
Former NSW Liberal minister John Sidoti will fight a charge of misconduct in public office. The ICAC found he used his position to influence councillors for family property interests. He stated he wants to clear his name.
Two investigations into former National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton will be discontinued by Nacc inspector Gail Furness, who cited Brereton's resignation and satisfactory resolution of systemic issues as reasons for ending the probes, saving significant public funds.
Bushwalkers are increasingly facing difficulties in Adelaide's conservation parks, with incidents ranging from getting lost to serious injuries. Experts cite a lack of preparedness and a surge in interest post-COVID-19 as contributing factors.
The sale of Tasmania's largest farm, Rushy Lagoon, for over $100 million to UK's Gresham House has been approved by Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers, deeming it in the national interest after FIRB vetting. The property was previously owned by New Zealand's Pye family.
