The future of Rosehill Racecourse will soon be decided, as the Australian Turf Club prepares to vote on a $5 billion plan to turn the site into a mini-city with 25,000 homes. Critics call it a "betrayal of Western Sydney.

For more, Executive Director of Business Western Sydney David Borger joins.

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A car has ploughed into a crowd of fans celebrating Liverpool's win in the Premier League.

For more, International Security Expert Will Geddes joins.

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A Queensland man may face a firing squad in Bali after allegedly trying to smuggle nearly 2kg of cocaine. 

For more, Criminal Defence Lawyer Ruth Parker joins.

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The flatmate of missing 17-year-old Phoebe Bishop is in custody on unrelated gun charges after police examined the grey Hyundai linked to the case. Queensland Police believe key evidence may have been moved before their arrival. No suspects have been named or arrests made in Phoebe’s disappearance.

For more, Criminal Pyschologist Dr Tim Watson Munro joins. 

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Sunrise is joined by Amanda Rose, Founding Director of Western Sydney Women, and James Willis, journalist at the Daily Telegraph, to discuss the French President's altercation with his wife, 'teacherless' classrooms, and unusual places used for storage.

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A new report reveals regional farmland, not big cities, led Australia's property boom. While Adelaide and Hobart outpaced Sydney and Melbourne, Western Victoria's farmland soared 808% in 20 years, making agriculture the top performer.

For more, Australian Property Institute board Director Darren Austin joins.

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The weather has cleared, but the flood crisis on NSW’s mid north coast continues. Thousands of homes are damaged, some residents are only now returning, and parts remain cut off—locals describe it as a "war zone.".

For more, Eleasha Duffy who's home was submerged by floodwater joins.

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Australia is a land of extremes, and now desperate farmers in the southeast are urging the federal government to act on the 'forgotten' drought. They're calling for emergency support and a visit from the Prime Minister, as some face the painful choice of abandoning crops or culling livestock.

For more, National Farmers' Federation President David Jochinke joins.

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Queensland is launching an $88 million shark control upgrade - the biggest in over 60 years - with more nets, drumlines, and drone surveillance. But some marine experts call the plan "completely outdated."

For more, Shark Scientist at the Australian Marine Conservation Society Dr Leonardo Guida joins.

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Calls are growing for the Victorian government to fast-track its machete ban after another violent attack at a Melbourne shopping centre. With the ban set for September 1, over three months away, many are asking: why wait?

For more, Jaime McKenzie who witnessed the incident at Northlands joins.

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