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The NRMA Resort in Yamba offers e-bike activities, rainforest exploration, and access to local attractions including the township, lighthouse, and the famous Angourie right-hand surf break. The resort is offering up to 30% off mid-week stays. Weather conditions across Australian capital cities and regional centres show varied temperatures ranging from 18 to 36 degrees, with showers and storms forecast in multiple locations.

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Giant tortoises have returned to the Galapagos island of Floriana after 175 years of extinction in the region. Scientists bred 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises aged 8 to 13 using genetics from the original Galapagos tortoises that were wiped out in the 19th century. The young tortoises have now been released into the wild to reclaim their ancient ecological role.

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American TV host Savannah Guthrie has announced a US$1 million family reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother Nancy, who has been missing for more than three weeks following a suspected abduction. Guthrie acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive but emphasised the family's need for closure. Former LAPD Lieutenant Jeff Wenninger explains that the substantial reward is strategically targeted at individuals close to those responsible for the kidnapping, rather than the general public, and represents an amount significant enough to overcome their fear of coming forward.

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A mandatory smart meter rollout is underway across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the ACT, scheduled to complete by November 2030. The digital electricity meters can be read remotely and will be installed free of charge during the mandatory rollout period, with customers maintaining choice of electricity plans for two years after installation. Time-of-use pricing may suit households that can shift electricity consumption to daytime hours when the grid has excess capacity, though flat-rate pricing options should remain available.

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The federal government has released the business case for a high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, reducing travel time to one hour. The $55 billion first stage is planned as part of an 1,800-kilometre network connecting Brisbane to Melbourne, with a final investment decision scheduled for 2028. The project is expected to generate $250 billion in economic activity, create 99,000 jobs, and enable 160,000 new homes, with private sector investment required for construction.

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Jessica Mauboy returns to Australian Idol 20 years after her iconic 2006 audition as a 16-year-old from Darwin, this time serving as a mentor and guest judge to the show's top 30 contestants. The multi-platinum artist recently performed at Mighty Hoopla festival at Bondi Beach, whilst balancing motherhood to her one-year-old daughter Mia and running her skincare brand Desert Rose. Mauboy reflects on overcoming self-doubt as a young performer and shares insights on mentoring the next generation of Australian artists.

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The Trump family has partnered with Altus Property Group to develop a 335-metre hotel tower on Queensland's Gold Coast, potentially becoming Australia's tallest skyscraper. The $1.5 billion project would dominate the Glitter Strip skyline, though the development application has not yet been formally lodged with the Gold Coast City Council. Community reaction to the proposed Trump-branded hotel remains divided, with some supporting the investment while others express concerns about association with the Trump name.

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A Senate inquiry is examining the 50% capital gains tax discount on investment properties held for more than a year, with hearings scheduled over three days. The Housing Industry Association's Chief Economist argues that reducing the tax concession from 50% to potentially 25% will not solve housing affordability issues, as the fundamental problem is insufficient housing supply for Australia's 27 million population. The economist contends that building more homes would generate government revenue of $200,000 to $500,000 per dwelling while simultaneously addressing equity concerns and reducing investor competition.

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Outback Queensland faces another wave of heavy rain threatening northern and western regions, just weeks after catastrophic downpours. Cloncurry has already received double its annual rainfall of 400-500mm, with highways cut and fresh food supplies unable to reach isolated communities. The developing low pressure system poses risks of further town isolation, stranded travelers and livestock losses across the already saturated region.

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A royal commission into the Bondi terror attack begins, examining Australia's worst terror incident where Naveed and Sajid Akram killed 15 innocent Jewish people. Bartender Ed Bickerstaff, who was shot in the hip while fleeing the attackers, shares his experience of encountering the gunmen. Rabbi Levi Wolfe discusses the heightened security measures at Jewish schools and synagogues, the rising concerns about antisemitism in Australia, and the community's hopes that the royal commission will address the division and hate that has escalated over the past two and a half years.

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