A 30-year-old man and a woman were arrested in Brisbane after stealing a luxury Mercedes and leading police on a high-speed chase through multiple southeast Queensland suburbs. The pursuit began in Red Bank and ended at a Maruka shopping centre, where police chased the male driver on foot through a car park to outside a Woolworths store while the female passenger continued driving before being stopped. Both offenders have been charged and have appeared in court.

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Children aged 12 to 14 are allegedly leading a youth crime wave in Kununurra, Western Australia's far north, involving stolen vehicles, dangerous police pursuits, and property damage. A recent Saturday night pursuit involved four juveniles in a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser, with the chase lasting over an hour through the community. Local residents and businesses report feeling unsafe and suffering significant financial losses, despite the town recently winning Tourism Town of the Year.

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A fatal collision between a ute and a car towing a caravan on the North West Coastal Highway at Hamlin Pool near Shark Bay has claimed two lives. A 12-year-old passenger and another adult suffered life-threatening injuries and were transported to Perth hospitals by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Major crash officers are investigating the cause of the incident, which occurred at approximately 11:30am, with road closures remaining in place.

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Two teenagers in Mandurah, Western Australia, have been charged with animal cruelty after video emerged showing them tormenting a black swan by forcing vape smoke into its beak and striking it. The 13-year-old admitted to the offence in Mandurah Children's Court, while his 16-year-old co-accused has yet to enter a plea. Both boys face maximum penalties of five years imprisonment and a $50,000 fine.

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Australian pop star Tones and I joins The Voice Australia as a coach, marking her first television role after five years in the music industry. The former Byron Bay busker, who achieved global streaming success, aims to mentor emerging artists and provide guidance based on her own challenging experience breaking into the Australian music scene. The show has introduced a new format this season featuring a second-chance opportunity for contestants whose auditions don't initially turn a chair.

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The Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow with Australia dominating the medal tally, securing 70 gold and 171 total medals. Track cyclist Georgia Baker was chosen as flag bearer for the closing ceremony after winning silver in the women's elimination race, adding to her two gold medals from the Games. Delta Goodrem and bagpipe-accompanied John Farnham music provided entertainment as the Commonwealth baton was passed to India, hosts of the 2030 Games.

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Laurie Daley has confirmed his resignation as New South Wales Origin coach after leading the Blues to a series victory.

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A 15-year-old platypus named Yarmi at Healesville Sanctuary has been filmed performing the rarely witnessed behaviour of building a nesting burrow for her puggles.

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Radio broadcaster Alan Jones, 85, faces 22 charges of sexual assault involving six alleged victims over a 17-year period. The prosecution detailed allegations including inappropriate touching, kissing and text messages to young men, some of whom were invited to Jones' Sydney apartment and Fitzroy Falls farm. The defence claims the case is driven by rivalry and treachery, specifically naming Jones' radio rival Ray Hadley and author Peter FitzSimons as being involved in pushing the charges.

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Sydney's toll road system is undergoing its largest overhaul, with 10% price reductions on the M2, Lane Cove Tunnel and M7 from July next year, while the M5 and WestConnex receive no discounts. From 2028, two-way tolling will be introduced on the Harbour Bridge, Harbour Tunnel and Eastern Distributor when the Western Harbour Tunnel opens. Taxpayers will fund additional lanes on the M7 between Richmond and Windsor roads, scheduled for completion in 2031.

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