Australian Idol: Perth’s Gisella Colletti finishes third as Queensland’s Marshall Hamburger crowned champion

Jeff Farmer and Hayden Ballantyne, former Fremantle Dockers champions, will reunite for the first time on the field during Thursday's Legends Game at Marvel Stadium, teaming up with fellow Dockers Tommy Sheridan and Stephen Hill against a star-studded Victorian side. Ballantyne, who expressed excitement about playing alongside Hill, noted the game is a fun opportunity to support a good cause while showcasing skills with other football greats. Want More Context? 🔎

Junior explorer True North Copper has identified numerous new drill targets from its recent induced polarisation survey at the Aquila copper-silver-cobalt discovery in Queensland, significantly expanding the geophysical trend from 250 meters to over 1.3 kilometers. Drilling is underway to explore these targets further, with recent results indicating a promising copper mineralisation system and additional drilling planned at the Apollo and Acanthis trends. Want More Context? 🔎

Scentre Group, Australia's largest retail landlord, is collaborating with governments and potential partners to develop over 4,100 new dwellings on its land in Hornsby and Belconnen, following recent rezoning approvals. The company reported a 93.7% increase in net profit to $782.2 million for the first half of 2023, driven by a rise in customer visits and strong retail sales at its Westfield centres. Want More Context? 🔎

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has expelled Iran’s Ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and three officials, linking them to orchestrated attacks on Jewish communities, including a synagogue firebombing in Melbourne and an attack in Sydney. Australia has also suspended embassy operations in Iran, plans to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization, and urges Australians in Iran to leave safely. Want More Context? 🔎

Coles boss Leah Weckert noted that while shoppers are feeling optimistic due to interest rate cuts, cost-cutting behaviors persist, with consumers prioritizing value and utilizing loyalty points. Coles reported a 1.8% revenue increase to $44.5 billion, driven by a 4.3% rise in supermarket sales, and announced a final dividend of 32¢ per share despite a 3.5% decline in profit. Want More Context? 🔎

Perth’s Lions Eye Institute will undergo a $14.1 million redevelopment, marking its first major upgrade in 30 years, aimed at doubling its patient capacity from 80,000 outpatients and 3,600 admitted surgeries annually. The redesign includes larger theatres and improved facilities, with construction starting this month and expected completion by early 2027. Want More Context? 🔎