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A senator’s triple‑0 death claim has triggered a police visit and a political showdown — and she’s refusing to back down.

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Australians are living longer than previous generations, but three in five people now have at least one chronic condition, placing significant strain on quality of life and the healthcare system. Cancer, cardiovascular disease, mental health conditions and musculoskeletal conditions are the top drivers of chronic illness.

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Two gunmen allegedly fired eight bullets at a home in Guildford, Sydney's west, targeting two brothers related to senior Alameddine crime gang member Ali Elmoubayed. The shooting occurred just before midnight while a family including young children were inside the property, though remarkably no one was injured. Police are searching for the suspects who fled in a white Audi, with the incident marking another shooting in Sydney's western suburbs linked to organised crime.

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A 21-year-old Hampton Park man has been charged with culpable and dangerous driving after allegedly racing alongside a car that crashed on the South Gippsland Highway, killing a young man. A 20-year-old motorcycle rider is in serious condition after clipping the kerb and crashing into a brick wall in Gladesville, Sydney. A 17-year-old boy suffered serious head, chest and leg injuries after clinging to the side of a Ford Ranger ute during a road rage incident on the Central Coast, New South Wales.

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The United States has conducted military strikes on Iran for a second consecutive day, with President Donald Trump describing the action as retribution for Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The US launched 80 strikes across three Iranian cities after Iran attacked three vessels, prompting Iranian officials to threaten American military bases and declare no US soldiers will return alive.

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A nationwide Telstra network outage that began at 4.30am caused widespread disruption across Australia, affecting emergency triple-zero calls, regional train services, and small business payment systems. Telstra's Chief Financial Officer Michael Ackland confirmed 639 welfare checks were conducted for failed emergency calls, with seven callers requiring assistance. The communications watchdog is investigating the software-related incident, with potential fines exceeding $30 million, while Telstra considers compensation for affected customers and businesses.

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A Subaru crashed through the front of an Italian restaurant in Carlton, Sydney's south, just before midday after hitting a power pole and mounting the footpath. The driver and his female passenger in her 70s escaped with only minor injuries, while the restaurant owner witnessed tables flying as the vehicle smashed through the glass shopfront. The business will be closed for several days while emergency works restore power and repairs are completed.

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South Australian Liberal Senator Kerrynne Liddle claims an elderly woman died after failing to connect to triple zero during a nationwide Telstra outage, but SA Police state they are not aware of any death related to the outage.

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Neil the Seal, a one-tonne southern elephant seal, has departed Seven Mile Beach in Tasmania after spending weeks there and becoming an internet sensation. His cheeky antics drew hundreds of daily visitors to the beach. Wildlife officials say his departure was expected, though he may appear at another Tasmanian beach.

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Play sand products sold in Australia contaminated with asbestos release hazardous airborne fibres when used, according to a new study by the Consumer Watchdog and the University of Auckland. The research found 90 per cent of contaminated samples released airborne fibres that could be inhaled by children. At least 22 products were recalled between November last year and May due to asbestos contamination concerns.

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