Australia’s retirement industry is in the midst of a grey tsunami, as more retirees look to downsize their properties and responsibilities. But with people living longer and healthier lives, what used to be called retirement homes are having to reinvent themselves.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces accusations of making inappropriate comments about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a podcast discussion about Crown melons she gifted him. Official correspondence from the Japanese Prime Minister and embassy states the exchange has been sensationalised and Mr Albanese had no ill intention. Meanwhile, Westpac reports a 20% collapse in new loan applications since federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, as the Reserve Bank prepares to announce its interest rate decision.

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A murder investigation in New South Wales' Southern Tablelands was called off after forensic testing revealed what appeared to be a woman's body in a suitcase was actually a lifelike sex doll. The doll, discovered by two men near Oallen south of Goulburn, featured realistic details including hair, a nose piercing, and markings resembling bruises and grazes that fooled both members of the public and police. It took investigators 20 hours to determine the remains were not human, with the Homicide Squad no longer involved in the case.

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Sydney Airport experienced two near-collision incidents within a fortnight, including a Jetstar crew member suffering a broken wrist when an Airbus hit emergency brakes to avoid a Qatar plane, and a Qantas jet nearly colliding with another aircraft on the runway on 27 July. Airservices Australia CEO Rob Sharp was summoned to Canberra by the Federal Transport Minister, where he apologised for the delays and admitted air traffic control staffing issues won't be resolved until next year. The Australian aviation industry has identified air traffic control as the biggest bottleneck in the sector's post-COVID recovery.

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Victoria's opposition leader Jess Wilson has promised to mandate weekly rubbish bin collections for every household, overruling the more than 30 councils that currently operate fortnightly services.

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Victoria's proposed work-from-home legislation is facing strong opposition from business leaders who warn it could drive jobs interstate and damage the state's economy.

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Geelong have called an emergency board meeting to respond to AFL headquarters about a secret concussion deal involving player Jake Kolodjashnij.

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More than 30 cars were damaged by a massive pothole on the Princes Hwy during morning peak hour, leaving motorists stranded with shredded tyres and wrecked rims.

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The Victorian Premier has presented a revised pay offer to the Education Union, including a $2,000 sign-on bonus and 1% annual bonuses for teachers, specialist educators, assistant principals and support staff, with guaranteed face-to-face teaching hours. The offer comes 24 hours after the Premier committed to signing a full funding agreement with the federal government. Meanwhile, healthcare workers are preparing to walk off the job from midnight, with doctors planning to strike for the first time in 20 years on Thursday, demanding a 30% pay rise and shifts capped at 12.5 hours.

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A fatal accident occurred on Mount Buller Road when a tree slid down an embankment during a severe storm, hitting a vehicle and killing the passenger instantly. The incident occurred around 9.15am on the road leading to the ski village amid severe weather conditions, with wind gusts of around 100km/h and 42mm of rain battering the region. The female driver sustained serious upper-body injuries and was hospitalised.

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