Once a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.
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.
A young girl has died following a four-vehicle collision on Dynon Road in West Melbourne this afternoon. Several others, including children and adults, sustained critical and non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital.
Brandon Lee Anthony Chell, a former Tasmanian teacher's aide, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for grooming teenagers and attempting to involve them in child exploitation material. He sent explicit images and videos to students via Snapchat.
