Australia's three major energy companies—Origin, Energy Australia, and AGL—generated over $2.2 billion in profits last year while household energy bills have surged dramatically. A Climate Council report reveals that gas prices have skyrocketed since Australia began exporting gas offshore, causing wholesale electricity prices to spike. The 'loyalty tax' costs Australian households an average of $220 extra annually, with South Australians paying up to $400 more per year for staying with their current energy provider.

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A 74-year-old Perth grandmother diagnosed with a brain tumour was forced to wait five days for a bed at Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital's neurological ward, spending time in an open-plan ward at RPH separated only by curtains. Western Australia has the second-lowest hospital bed to population ratio in the country, requiring an additional 700 beds just to meet the national average. The Health Minister has apologised for the patient's experience, while 200 beds at the former St John of God Hospital in Mount Lawley are set to be converted from private to public use on 31 August.

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Western Power lost or had stolen 563 computers, laptops and tablets valued at over one million dollars between July 2023 and December 2024, along with 198 mobile phones worth $143,000. The WA government entity's loss rate represents one computer for every five employees, significantly higher than comparable government agencies like WA Health. Opposition members are questioning the Energy Minister about potential sensitive information on the lost devices and the adequacy of security controls.

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Dr Rhys Belling, an obstetrician driving nearly four times over the legal alcohol limit, crashed his Jaguar at 130 km/h in a 50 zone through Dalkeith's western suburbs, killing Uber passenger Elizabeth Pearce instantly and severely injuring driver Mohamed Usman. Dashcam footage from Belling's vehicle captured his angry rant directed at his ex-wife minutes before the crash, followed by reckless speeding through residential streets. Belling was sentenced to ten and a half years in jail, with a five-year driving ban upon release.

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Neale Daniher has sent an inspiring message of support to former Hawthorn champion Geoff Ablett as he fights his own battle with MND. Ablett is facing a grim diagnosis, but hopes to harness Neale's legendary spirit to tackle the beast.

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Australia's three major energy retailers—Origin, Energy Australia and AGL—generated more than $2.2 billion in profits last year while household electricity bills continue to rise. A Climate Council report reveals that gas prices have skyrocketed since Australia began exporting gas offshore, with wholesale electricity prices spiking as a result. The so-called 'loyalty tax' is costing Australian households an average of $220 extra per year, with South Australians paying up to $400 more for staying with the same provider.

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EXCLUSIVE: The police eye in the sky is helping clean up Melbourne's western suburbs. 7NEWS joined the force for Operation Momentum, a four-night blitz fighting crime.

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The majority of the so-called ISIS brides and their children are reportedly set to resettle in Victoria. But Jacinta Allan says she has not spoken with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke about the controversial topic.

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7NEWS can reveal there's been a concerning increase in firearm thefts in the wake of the Bondi terror attack. It comes as gun lobby groups launch a fresh round of rallies, pushing to wind back tough new laws.

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Brave residents in Middle Park have taken the law into their own hands, pulling off a citizen's arrest to pin down an accused crook until police arrived. The 19-year-old driver is accused of smashing into nine parked cars before his getaway plans went up in smoke.

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