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A 21-year-old woman, Isabella Nicholls, has died from critical burns after fire engulfed her Budrum unit on King Street, with neighbours forced to flee as flames quickly spread to surrounding homes and threatened a nearby petrol station. Federal Senator Pauline Hanson faces scrutiny over her parliamentary attendance record, having missed 76 sitting days since 2016, including an entire two-week sitting when she travelled to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The U.S. death toll in the conflict has risen to 17 as American forces launch retaliatory strikes against Tehran-backed militant groups. Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to escalate, with Gulf nations coming under renewed attack and U.S. forces conducting ongoing military missions to protect key shipping routes

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A 21-year-old woman, Isabella Nicholls, has died from critical burns after fire engulfed her Budrum unit on King Street, with neighbours forced to flee as flames quickly spread to surrounding homes and threatened a nearby petrol station. Federal Senator Pauline Hanson faces scrutiny over her parliamentary attendance record, having missed 76 sitting days since 2016, including an entire two-week sitting when she travelled to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The U.S. death toll in the conflict has risen to 17 as American forces launch retaliatory strikes against Tehran-backed militant groups. Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to escalate, with Gulf nations coming under renewed attack and U.S. forces conducting ongoing military missions to protect key shipping routes

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Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral attended by Jackie Weaver, Ray Martin and hundreds of mourners who celebrated the broadcasting legend's controversial career spanning talkback radio, television and politics. A stolen vehicle rampage through Northland Shopping Centre saw a driver plead guilty after security footage captured the dramatic chase through the mall, with shoppers diving for safety. A Victorian court has granted bail to alleged Isis bride Rayann El-Houli, ruling her re-offending risk low due to health factors like PTSD and potential multiple sclerosis

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Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral attended by Jackie Weaver, Ray Martin and hundreds of mourners who celebrated the broadcasting legend's controversial career spanning talkback radio, television and politics. A stolen vehicle rampage through Northland Shopping Centre saw a driver plead guilty after security footage captured the dramatic chase through the mall, with shoppers diving for safety. A Victorian court has granted bail to alleged Isis bride Rayann El-Houli, ruling her re-offending risk low due to health factors like PTSD and potential multiple sclerosis

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A 21-year-old woman, Isabella Nicholls, has died from critical burns after fire engulfed her Budrum unit on King Street, with neighbours forced to flee as flames quickly spread to surrounding homes and threatened a nearby petrol station. Federal Senator Pauline Hanson faces scrutiny over her parliamentary attendance record, having missed 76 sitting days since 2016, including an entire two-week sitting when she travelled to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The U.S. death toll in the conflict has risen to 17 as American forces launch retaliatory strikes against Tehran-backed militant groups. Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to escalate, with Gulf nations coming under renewed attack and U.S. forces conducting ongoing military missions to protect key shipping routes

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Dreamworld on the Gold Coast is expanding with a 30-hectare development that includes new rides, attractions, residential homes, a nature park, and a $200 million hotel with 250 rooms. Deputy Premier Jared Blay has fast-tracked approval for the project, which has been in planning for years, despite concerns from Gold Coast City Council members about impacts on a koala corridor and insufficient public transport infrastructure. The expansion aims to be completed before the Olympics to provide more accommodation options on the northern Gold Coast.

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A 21-year-old woman, Isabella Nicholls, has died from critical burns after fire engulfed her Budrum unit on King Street, with neighbours forced to flee as flames quickly spread to surrounding homes and threatened a nearby petrol station. Federal Senator Pauline Hanson faces scrutiny over her parliamentary attendance record, having missed 76 sitting days since 2016, including an entire two-week sitting when she travelled to Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The U.S. death toll in the conflict has risen to 17 as American forces launch retaliatory strikes against Tehran-backed militant groups. Meanwhile, regional tensions continue to escalate, with Gulf nations coming under renewed attack and U.S. forces conducting ongoing military missions to protect key shipping routes

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Queensland politician Bob Katter advocates for children as young as 12 to be taught firearm use and recreational shooting to encourage outdoor activities and reduce screen time. Katter supports Victoria's proposal to merge fishing and gaming authorities to promote outdoor pursuits and strengthen Australia's hunting culture. In Queensland, children can currently hold a minor weapons licence from age 11, while other states and territories set the minimum age at 12.

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Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral attended by Jackie Weaver, Ray Martin and hundreds of mourners who celebrated the broadcasting legend's controversial career spanning talkback radio, television and politics. A stolen vehicle rampage through Northland Shopping Centre saw a driver plead guilty after security footage captured the dramatic chase through the mall, with shoppers diving for safety. A Victorian court has granted bail to alleged Isis bride Rayann El-Houli, ruling her re-offending risk low due to health factors like PTSD and potential multiple sclerosis

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The Australian government faces criticism over spending up to $4.2 million on luxury accommodation at three five-star Fiji resorts for a pre-COP31 climate meeting in early October. The event will host delegates ahead of the annual climate conference in Turkey, with the government stating costs will be partially recovered through room charges and payments from foreign delegations including Turkey. The government maintains these resorts are the only appropriate venues to host an event of this scale.

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