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Australian tourists travelling to Bali to create social media content must obtain the correct visa, as authorities warn that entering on a tourist visa is insufficient for influencer work. Smart Traveller advises that even unpaid work involving benefits of any kind could result in expulsion from the country. Content creators and influencers face potential deportation if they fail to comply with visa requirements.

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Australian property prices are forecast to decline by up to 8% by the end of 2027, according to banking giant HSBC. National dwelling values fell 0.4% in June, with price declines spreading beyond Sydney and Melbourne. Housing tax changes combined with interest rate rises are expected to deter first home buyers and owner-occupiers from entering the market.

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Coleen Lamarre mother of alleged double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been granted bail by a Supreme Court judge after spending two months in custody on charges of attempting to influence a witness. The 63-year-old former police officer was arrested in April and charged with perverting the course of justice in relation to her son's upcoming trial for the murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. Her son is due to stand trial later this year on two counts of murder.

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China has test-fired a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile into the South Pacific, landing near Nauru approximately 800 kilometres from the Solomon Islands. The launch, suspected to be a JL-2 missile from a nuclear submarine, occurred during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's diplomatic visit to the region, where he met with Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale to discuss a security treaty. The missile test has drawn strong condemnation from Australian political leaders and the US State Department, with calls for increased defence spending and concerns about regional stability.

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A massage parlour on High Street in Kew was firebombed in the early morning hours around 5:30am, with emergency crews responding to the scene. One person inside the building was safely evacuated during the incident. The attack follows a pattern of similar firebombings targeting Melbourne businesses over recent months.

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A black sedan crashed into a house on Providence Drive in Bella Vista overnight, causing severe damage while the family was on holiday. The driver, aged in his 20s, was uninjured and police are investigating whether speed was a factor. Separately, a confronting arrest occurred at Cabramatta train station where a 21-year-old man allegedly threatened female passengers with a knife and assaulted a man who intervened, with officers appearing to punch the suspect during the arrest.

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Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old footballer, died in hospital after suffering catastrophic injuries during a freak on-field clash while playing for Epping Football Club in Melbourne's north.

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A dead cormorant found on Narrabeen Beach over the weekend has tested negative for H5N1 bird flu, bringing relief to environmental experts. However, a giant petrel discovered at Hawks Nest has tested positive for the deadly virus. The contrasting test results highlight ongoing monitoring efforts for avian influenza along the coast.

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A Barbie-themed exhibition at The Grounds of Alexandria café in Sydney has been targeted by thieves, with women and children caught on camera stealing pink props and toys from display cabinets.

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A gunman fired 17 shots into a shisha cafe in Narre Warren around 10:20pm while the business was open. No one was injured in the shooting. Police are searching for the suspect and investigating a dark coloured car that may be connected to the incident.

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