South East Queensland's Council of Mayors has released an Advanced Air Mobility strategy proposing self-flying electric aviation vehicles for the region. The strategy projects that these aircraft would connect remote areas to Brisbane CBD, enhance tourism, and transform healthcare delivery. The initiative is forecast to deliver a $3.7 billion economic boost to the local economy.

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The Productivity Commission warns that Australia will miss its target of building over one million new homes by 2029 unless planning approvals and development restrictions are reformed. Commission Chair Danielle Wood identifies upzoning as a top priority, which involves shifting planning rules to allow gentle density developments of up to three storeys, including townhouses and low-rise apartment blocks in areas where people want to live. The report highlights that regulatory complexity, with some subdivisions requiring 30 approvals and 60 attached documents, is making housing more expensive and slower to build, while Auckland's upzoning reforms a decade ago resulted in rents and prices 20% lower than they would have otherwise been.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington DC for high-stakes talks with US President Donald Trump, marking their first face-to-face meeting since conflict with Iran intensified. The discussions will focus primarily on Iran amid heightened tensions, with Trump warning that US strikes could resume if negotiations fail. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also scheduled to meet with Trump tomorrow.

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Massive wildfires are ravaging France and Spain, forcing the evacuation of over 300,000 people. France is battling one of its largest forest fires since World War Two, with flames approaching within 15 kilometres of Bordeaux. In Spain, 100,000 people have been evacuated as fires continue to burn near Madrid and Valencia.

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A man has been arrested in a Paris suburb after allegedly stabbing three women, including one who was pregnant, with large kitchen knives. Two victims were seriously injured and hospitalised, though their injuries are not life-threatening. An off-duty police officer restrained the suspect until authorities arrived, and France's anti-terror officers are investigating the incident.

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The eSafety Commissioner has issued a warning to Australian schools about posting photos and videos online following a sharp rise in image-based abuse of staff and students. More than 100 reports were received between January and March this year, with anonymous social media accounts using images harvested from school websites and Facebook pages to create AI-generated dance videos, face swaps and fabricated stories about principals and staff. Reports of digitally altered intimate images involving under-18s doubled last year, prompting schools to review their online posting practices, consent procedures and privacy settings.

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Ullrich Muller wins a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games and reflects on his achievement. He credits his coach Stacey Tarima for his success and shares his ambitions to compete at the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. The athlete discusses the unique experience of competing alongside able-bodied athletes at the Commonwealth Games and the inspiration he drew from watching the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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A horse race featuring Young, Muller, McGough and Gringas concludes with the favourite Young winning, Muller finishing in second place, and Gringas claiming third. McGough, a 15-year-old competitor, delivers a strong performance in the race.

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Pauline Hanson is seeking to appeal a Federal Court decision to the High Court after the court upheld its original verdict that her 2024 tweet directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi constituted a strong form of racism. The One Nation leader has engaged one of Australia's top high court advocates to pursue the appeal.

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Amy Shark releases her new album Soft Pop, written entirely by herself without co-writes, collaborations, or drums. The ARIA and Logie Award winner discusses her creative process and the 21 making-of video diaries she released alongside the album. The album represents a disciplined solo effort that she considers her strongest songwriting work to date.

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