Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has made an emotional plea in Parliament for better support for women with reproductive health issues, revealing she paid $7,000 for emergency surgery to treat a vaginal prolapse linked to her Army service. Unable to access a specialist in Tasmania and still waiting on her Department of Veterans Affairs claim, Lambie directed fierce criticism at the government over proposed caps on veterans' health support. Vaginal prolapse affects one in 12 Australian women and is mainly caused by childbirth but can also be linked to heavy lifting.

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Sydney Swans have stood down five players - Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner - for all remaining games including finals after a breach of club standards.

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A 52-metre SpaceX Starship rocket that launched from Texas a month ago has splashed down in the Indian Ocean and is being towed to Christmas Island. Originally expected to sink, the rocket is now part of a complex recovery operation to bring it to the Australian Territory, as towing it at current speed would take over a year to reach the US.

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Real wages in Australia have declined by 0.6% in the past year, with nominal wage growth of 3.2% failing to keep pace with inflation. The Albanese government faces criticism over the economic situation while also clashing with Queensland over the implementation of the Thriving Kids Scheme, which will support children under nine with low to moderate needs who will no longer be covered by the NDIS.

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Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz a new US territory via social media, denying any peace talks with Iran while the country's foreign minister accuses him of seeking negotiations on Iranian terms.

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A manhunt is underway in Sydney after a fatal stabbing in Waterloo last night. A man in his thirties died in hospital after being stabbed in the torso during an altercation on Pitt Street around 7pm, while a woman in her thirties sustained minor head injuries. Police have ruled out domestic violence and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with camera footage to assist in identifying the suspects.

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Thai police have revealed the cause of death of a teenage girl found naked in a suitcase after she was allegedly murdered. Australian expat Simon Peter Carman, 45, has been charged over 17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla’s death. The Pattaya City Police Chief has now confirmed autopsy results show Donhomla suffered a brain injury and died of suffocation.

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The Sydney Metro South West line is set to transform Bankstown and surrounding suburbs with trains running every four minutes, connecting the area to the CBD in just 28 minutes. The $1 billion infrastructure project is expected to bring 13,500 new dwellings to Bankstown CBD, with upgrades to hospitals and sporting facilities. Early forecasts predict 35% higher passenger demand than originally anticipated, with 2,500 extra passengers between 8-9am alone, following the success of the North West Metro line which drove significant commercial and residential investment in the Hills district.

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They've only just conquered the Commonwealth Games, but our swimmers are already counting down to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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A group of six masked thieves on dirt bikes are conducting a crime spree across Sydney's inner west, targeting small businesses including cafes, bars and hotels in Alexandria, Surry Hills, Stanmore and Annandale. The group uses bricks and force to smash windows and doors, stealing cash from registers and leaving thousands of dollars in damage. Police are investigating multiple break-ins across several local commands, with business owners speaking out to help identify the perpetrators.

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