High airfares prevent Cowboys fans attending NRL semi-finals in Sydney

Cameron Twiss from Burnside in Adelaide vanished in Albania on October 13 while trekking with a tourist group. He walked ahead of the group and has not been seen since, with friends expressing concern and joining the search efforts. Despite no new leads, the Department of Foreign Affairs is working with Albanian Police to support Twiss' family in their search for answers. Full Article

Volkswagen Group is set to offer a plethora of electrified vehicles in Australia, including the 2025 Cupra Tavascan, which will be the Spanish brand's second dedicated electric vehicle in the country. Priced in the $60,000s to $70,000s range, the Tavascan will compete with models like the Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6. Featuring a distinctive interior design with copper accents and recyclable materials, the Tavascan promises a unique driving experience in the electric vehicle market....

The Royal Australian College of GPs has launched a new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Health Training Framework, led by Indigenous experts, with a focus on improving health outcomes for Indigenous people through 12 guiding principles. The framework aims to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values and knowledge in GP education nation-wide, with a goal of 100% participation in cultural and health education among GPs in training. RACGP President Dr. Nicole Higgins...

Oscar Piastri is back on the grand prix winning trail at McLaren, with teammate Lando Norris's fading Formula One title hopes freeing him up to pursue glory without team restrictions. Currently fourth in the points table, Piastri is aiming for individual success as the team prioritizes winning the constructors' championship over Norris's championship hopes. Despite his previous role as a support act, Piastri is now focused on winning races and achieving personal success, as McLaren...

A UK woman has died in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning, becoming the fifth fatality linked to tainted alcohol; an American and two Danish tourists also passed away. Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles fell ill after consuming drinks in Vang Vieng, with Jones dying from brain swelling. Authorities are investigating the case, urging caution with alcoholic beverages in Laos, where methanol poisoning is common. Full Article

Russia has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, marking the first use of this weapon in war. The missile was launched from the Russian region of Astrakhan, causing damage to industrial infrastructure in Dnipro. Ukraine had previously fired US and UK missiles at targets inside Russia, leading to rising tensions in the conflict. Full Article