Antonio Guterres: Israel bars UN secretary-general from entering country

If elected, the Coalition government plans to establish a $1 billion gas war chest to cut household energy bills by 3%, with Peter Dutton unveiling the gas reservation policy at the Sky News leaders' debate. The National Gas Plan includes measures like an East Coast Gas Reservation scheme, increased gas supply, and reduced wholesale prices by 23%, benefiting both households and industries. The plan aims to enhance energy security, encourage long-term gas contracting, and support...

Peter Dutton has unveiled a gas plan aimed at reducing residential gas bills by 7%, with an estimated $14 quarterly savings for average users, while industrial customers would see a 15% decrease. The plan involves redirecting more gas to the Australian market, with additional measures to increase supply and fast-track approvals. The policy also includes a focus on renewables and nuclear power for a more balanced energy mix, as highlighted during the recent leaders' debate....

The Oz Lotto draw revealed winning numbers 17, 44, 18, 30, 29, 21, 24, with supplementary numbers 9, 12, and 43, offering a $50 million prize that has now jackpotted to $70 million as it was not won this week. In 2024, the highest jackpot reached was $50 million, won twice, with common winning numbers like 47, 21, 28, and 33, and least drawn numbers being 34, 26, 45, and 43. Full Article

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir praised top draftee Murphy Reid for his growing impact, showcasing an impressive performance with 16 touches, a goal, and two goal assists. Despite being overlooked for the Rising Star nomination, Longmuir highlighted Reid's maturity, growth mindset, and increasing importance to the team. The Dockers' win was tempered by injuries to Nathan O’Driscoll and Luke Jackson, while Nat Fyfe's recovery from a knee injury could see him return soon, with considerations for...

Opposition leader Peter Dutton took the stage at the first Federal election leaders debate in Western Sydney after learning his father, Bruce, had suffered a heart attack. Bruce, a former bricklayer and property investor who inspired Mr Dutton's career, is currently in serious condition in the hospital. Politicians, including Nationals Senator Matt Caravan, have sent well wishes to the Dutton family as Mr Dutton expressed readiness for the debate to outline the Liberal plan for...

Western Mines Group has unveiled a staggering maiden mineral resource estimate for its Mulga Tank nickel project in Western Australia's Eastern Goldfields, containing 5.3 million tonnes of sulphide-hosted nickel metal along with cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements. The project is poised to become one of Australia's largest nickel sulphide deposits, potentially ranking in the world's Top 10. With a total estimated resource of nearly 2 billion tonnes at Mulga Tank, Western Mines Group's discovery...