Thousands displaced as fire destroys homes on Malaysia's Borneo island
Thousands of people are displaced after a fire destroys about 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state, the fire department says.

Thousands of people are displaced after a fire destroys about 1,000 homes in a coastal village in Malaysia's Sabah state, the fire department says.

Qantas customers are receiving court-ordered notices about a $105 million settlement over COVID-19 flight credits. Despite scam fears, eligible customers could receive at least $50, with payments expected by year-end.

Launceston General Hospital's emergency department faced severe overcrowding with over 70 patients on Monday night, leading to treatment in hallways and waiting rooms. Nurses' union cited systemic flow issues, while state and federal health ministers exchanged blame over funding and implementation.

South Australia is testing a suspected H5 bird flu case in a migratory seabird, a giant petrel, at Hardwicke Bay. Samples show low viral levels, awaiting confirmation from national labs within 48 hours. This follows one confirmed case in SA and others nationally.

Coleen Lamarre, 63, has been granted bail after being accused of attempting to influence a witness in the double murder trial of her son, Beau Lamarre-Condon. She has been in custody since April and faces charges of perverting the course of justice.

A Perth widow is seeking answers after her husband died by suicide on the Ichthys LNG plant. She claims she was not informed of his death for 14 hours and has been denied access to the investigation report.

Qantas customers are receiving court-ordered notices for a $105 million settlement over COVID-19 flight credits. Eligible customers may receive at least $50, with payments distributed by year-end, despite fears of scams.