Pauline Hanson proposes giving wealthy self-funded retirees health care cards for discount medicines and free GP visits if elected Prime Minister. Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock faces calls for investigation after admitting to taking drinks and snacks from the council lounge. Australians are increasingly choosing to turn loved ones' ashes into personalised objects including golf balls, diamonds and fireworks, with debate over whether the trend is tacky or a meaningful tribute.

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A 16-year-old lifeguard in his first year on the job rescued a 10-year-old boy from three-metre surf at Santa Cruz, California. The teenager braved dangerous waves and was assisted by another lifeguard to bring the child safely to shore. The boy suffered no serious injuries and was returned to his parents, with the rescue being one of 34 performed by lifeguards in the area over the weekend.

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Firefighters in France and Spain are battling widespread wildfires as Europe faces its fourth successive heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees. More than 125,000 hectares have been scorched in Spain and over 115,000 in France, with the fires creating their own weather formations including dry lightning and gale force winds. Despite the incoming heatwave, forecast wind reductions offer hope for containment by week's end.

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A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, killing 13 people with more missing. The worst damage occurred at a shopping centre in Kashima Town, where a partial collapse was followed by a massive explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak, leaving at least 10 people unaccounted for and two women dead. A large industrial chimney also collapsed at a nearby paper mill, trapping 11 people beneath the rubble, while building collapses, fires and a train derailment were reported across the island.

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A new report reveals that Australia's food labelling system is failing consumers, with 40 public health recommendations made 15 years ago remaining largely unimplemented. The Food for Health Alliance warns that deceptive labelling practices, such as products claiming to be 99% fruit and yoghurt while containing over 60% sugar, are widespread due to a regulatory system that prioritises industry interests over public health. Andrea Schmidtke from the Food for Health Alliance calls for mandatory labelling requirements and systemic reform to ensure transparency and consumer protection.

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ASIC has uncovered a major banking scandal affecting thousands of Australian mortgage customers whose offset accounts were never properly linked to their home loans, resulting in millions of dollars in overcharged interest. Eight major lenders, including three of the big four banks, have been found responsible for the error, with over $55 million already paid in compensation for offset account failures between 2024 and 2025. The problem stems primarily from human error, as most banks still manually link offset accounts to mortgages.

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Flynn Southam wins gold in a competitive swimming race, touching the wall in 47.13 seconds. Kyle Chalmers claims bronze while Richards takes silver in the event. Southam dominates the final stretch after building momentum through the second 50 metres of the pool.

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Flynn Southam wins gold in the 100m freestyle at a major swimming competition, finishing in 47.13 seconds. Kyle Chalmers claims bronze while Richards takes silver, with Southam dominating the final 50 metres to secure his individual victory.

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Lachlan Kennedy, a 21-year-old type 1 diabetic Australian sprinter, won silver in the men's 100 metres final at the Commonwealth Games with a time of 9.85 seconds, smashing the Australian record. Ferdinand Omanyala Sma from Cameroon claimed gold with 9.83 seconds in an extraordinarily close finish, with both runners overtaking early leader Ajayi in the final metres. This marked the first time since 1982 that two Australians competed in a Commonwealth Games 100m final, with Kennedy's performance representing a breakthrough moment for Australian sprinting.

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Australia's consumer price index figures are due for release, with financial markets pricing in a 28 per cent chance of a Reserve Bank interest rate rise next month. The data comes as the fuel excise cut ends on Sunday, with Treasury warning that escalating US-Iran tensions could keep petrol prices elevated. The RBA governor has not ruled out a rate rise, though the bank may choose to wait and assess the impact of earlier rate decisions and Middle East peace negotiations.

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