WA mum jailed over crash that killed twin daughters

In the Socceroos vs Indonesia match, Australia scored their fourth goal through Lewis Miller's header off a Craig Goodwin corner, despite Indonesia dominating possession. Indonesia's Hilgers suffered an injury, leading to a break in play, as Australia struggled with wasteful possession and Indonesian pressure. Despite Indonesia's strong fan support and near misses, Australia maintained a 3-0 lead at half-time after a penalty miss from Indonesia and goals from Martin Boyle and Nishan Velupillay. Full Article

Australia has dropped to 11th place in the global happiness ranking, with Finland retaining the top spot for the eighth year. Factors like trust, kindness, and social connection are highlighted as key predictors of wellbeing. Israel and Mexico rise in rankings, while the US and UK drop, with the US hitting its lowest-ever position at 24. Full Article

Melbourne's long-awaited airport rail link has been confirmed as a "done deal" after a three-way feud was resolved, with commitments from the state and federal governments sparking an agreement with Melbourne Airport to move the project forward. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding was triggered by the federal government's commitment to extra funding for upgrades to Sunshine Station, with a steering committee of senior officials set up to finalize the construction process. Once completed,...

Former senior constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon has been in custody on remand for over a year after allegedly murdering Luke Davies and Jesse Baird in Sydney. He is accused of using a NSW Police service weapon to shoot the men during a break-in at Mr Baird’s home, then hiding their bodies in surfboard bags and dumping them at a rural property. Mr Lamarre-Condon, facing charges of domestic violence-related murder and break and enter, will have a...

Ah, Tasmania unveils its new football club mascot, Rum'un, causing shock and bemusement among mainland fans. The 2-metre-tall beast, made partially from discarded school uniforms, embodies the Tasmanian spirit of cheekiness and mischievousness. Designed by school kids, Rum'un is a unique, gritty, and slightly grotesque character that will represent the Tasmania Devils AFL team in the future. Full Article

If re-elected, the Albanese government plans to reduce the maximum cost of prescription PBS medicines to $25 starting in January 2026, benefiting working Australians not eligible for healthcare subsidies. The proposal, part of Labor's Cheaper Medicines policy, aims to save Australians over $200 million annually by cutting the cost of most prescription medicine. Despite pushback from US pharmaceutical representatives, Health Minister Mark Butler remains firm in ensuring no negotiation over the PBS and continuing negotiations...