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Chris Minns is promising more parking is on the way for some of the busiest Metro stations in Sydney’s northwest, but beyond the headline there's very little detail. The project doesn't have a timeline for construction and the plans haven't even been put before council.

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A violent confrontation erupted inside a Woolworths supermarket in Kyabram, Victoria, when a local man physically attacked another man who was allegedly harassing a woman and her children. The incident, captured on video, shows children scrambling to safety as the altercation unfolded at the checkout. The 44-year-old victim had been arrested and bailed just ten days earlier for allegedly assaulting a shop attendant and police officer, sparking debate about bail laws and community safety in regional Victoria.

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Broadcasting legend Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral in Port Melbourne, with tributes from Jacki Weaver, Ray Martin and other prominent figures celebrating his extraordinary career. The service honoured his revolutionary impact on talkback radio, his national television hosting, his imprisonment for contempt of court while fighting for child sex abuse victims, and his election to the Senate at age 72 following a life-saving liver transplant.

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Andy Burnham is about to become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade, officially replacing Sir Keir Starmer.

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The New South Wales Government has announced plans to build 1,200 additional car parking spaces at two Sydney Metro stations in the city's north-west. A new multi-storey car park at Tallawong will provide 1,100 spaces, while Hills Showground will gain an additional 100 spaces through an extra level. No timeline has been provided for when construction will begin or when the projects will be completed, though the build is expected to take 12 to 18 months.

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Legendary journalist Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne, where media personalities, celebrities and loved ones gathered to honour the man known as 'the human headline'. The service featured tributes from figures including his ex-wife Jacki Weaver, TV legend Ray Martin, and broadcaster Tony Tardio, celebrating his revolutionary impact on talkback radio, his fearless campaigning against child sex abusers, and his remarkable political career following a life-saving liver transplant. Hinch, who pre-organised his own funeral in typical style, was remembered for his bravery, ego, and the tsunamis he created throughout his extraordinary life.

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The Battle of Fromelles in 1916 claimed 2,000 Australian soldiers in a single night, making it the bloodiest battle in Australia's military history. Relatives gathered in northern France to mark 110 years since the World War I disaster, where poorly organised Australian forces attempted to gain control of German trenches on the Western Front. Roy Martin, who was just 19 when he died, was recently identified through DNA testing and given a proper headstone, though 70 soldiers at Fromelles remain unidentified.

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Dreamworld and White Water World theme parks in Queensland have received government approval for a major expansion. The development will include a hotel, retail and hospitality precinct built on adjacent land. The expansion plans have faced opposition from groups concerned about the impact on the local koala population.

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Australian lawn bowlers have become the first athletes to arrive in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. Team Australia has established their headquarters in a local hotel rather than a traditional Athletes Village, featuring a complete performance support centre with medical facilities, nutrition services, and Australian food supplies. Chef de Mission Petria Thomas, a nine-time Commonwealth gold medallist, oversees the setup designed to support both emerging and established athletes throughout the competition.

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A horse broke loose from its trainer and galloped across a road near the Gold Coast with its rope still attached. Several cars narrowly avoided collision with the runaway animal, with dashcam footage capturing a driver's quick reaction to dodge the horse crossing the roadway.

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