The Australians who pay 40 per cent more for groceries and can’t ‘shop around’

A legal conflict between the Shire of Mt Magnet and Atlantic Vanadium over local rate charges has prompted the State Government to propose new laws exempting miscellaneous licences from local government rates, following a contentious Supreme Court ruling. The decision, supported by mining lobbyists, aims to clarify the original intent of the Local Government Act and prevent potential financial burdens on the mining sector. Want More Context? 🔎

Chilean copper giant Codelco is working to rescue five workers trapped for 18 hours at its El Teniente mine after a 4.2 magnitude tremor caused a collapse, resulting in one fatality and nine injuries. General Manager Andres Music indicated that aftershocks have hindered rescue efforts, but they expect conditions to improve within 12 hours to deploy remote equipment for assistance. Want More Context? 🔎

Magda Szubanski Inducted into Logies Hall of FameRenowned Australian comic Magda Szubanski, celebrated for her roles in shows like The D-Generation and Kath and Kim, will be inducted into the TV Week Logies Hall of Fame this Sunday. The 64-year-old, who has also advocated for the LGBTQIA+ community, was recently diagnosed with stage four blood cancer and has been managing her treatment creatively with Lego. Want More Context? 🔎

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new initiatives at the Garma Festival, including $31 million for Mobile TAFEs to provide on-site vocational training for Indigenous communities and $75 million to support native title holders in negotiating better project deals. These efforts aim to achieve meaningful change and improve Indigenous economic empowerment amidst ongoing challenges highlighted in recent Closing the Gap data. Want More Context? 🔎

Social media in Australia buzzed with reports of UFO sightings over Queensland and northern New South Wales on July 30, but experts revealed these were actually sightings of a Chinese Long March 8A rocket launched from Hainan. Professor Jonti Horner confirmed the sightings were associated with the rocket used to deploy satellites for China's state-owned internet network. Want More Context? 🔎

At Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, human rights lawyer Claudia Segura was assaulted by Héctor Santacruz, who struck her with his phone over a disputed seat, resulting in a criminal complaint and medical attention for Segura. His wife, Karen de Santacruz, publicly condemned his actions, expressing deep regret and emphasizing the importance of dignity and respect. Want More Context? 🔎