ACT candidates focus on personal values, community ties at forums | The Canberra Times

President Trump ordered Israel to cease bombing Iran, labeling it a "major violation" of a newly brokered ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities. Despite expressing frustration with both nations for violating the truce, Trump indicated hope for its durability, while tensions escalated following Iran's retaliatory missile fire against U.S. interests. Need More Context? 🔎

Sussan Ley, acknowledging the Liberal Party's significant defeat in the May election, will outline her vision for a more inclusive party at the National Press Club, emphasizing the need to reflect modern Australia. She aims to restore voter trust through consultative policy development, focusing on aspirations and diverse narratives across the country. Need More Context? 🔎

At the AHA Hospitality Expo in Perth, The Sandbar Scarborough Beach won WA’s Best Cocktail Competition with its “Matcha Made in Heaven,” becoming only the second drink to earn the title. The event featured bartenders from four top venues, and the winning team received tickets to see One Republic at RAC Arena valued at $4000. Need More Context? 🔎

Starting July 1, more Australians with rarer cystic fibrosis mutations will gain access to Trikafta through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, significantly lowering treatment costs. This expansion includes an additional 271 mutations, providing hope for improved quality of life for affected individuals like four-year-old Koah Hart, who has one of the rarest combinations. Need More Context? 🔎

A viral video shows a group of friends sneaking bar mats and a premiership flag from the Endeavour Tavern in Lancelin, capturing their antics on CCTV. Tavern owner Paul Ferguson reported that the thieves returned the items shortly after, turning a light-hearted prank into a humorous story that delighted the pub community. Need More Context? 🔎

Great Southern Mining and Gold Fields Limited are set to drill a promising 2.4-kilometre porphyry anomaly in Queensland, believed to contain a significant gold-copper deposit. This drilling campaign, part of their Edinburgh project, aims to explore two large IP anomalies at Leichhardt Creek, potentially leading to a major discovery after extensive geophysical and geochemical surveys. Need More Context? 🔎