The Queensland Children's Hospital Foundation serves as the philanthropic partner of Queensland Children's Hospital, raising funds for life-saving research, medical equipment, and support services for patients and families. The Bike for Burns event, launching in Bundaberg, has raised over one million dollars and supported more than 10,000 young people affected by burns over its 20-year history. Donations fund critical treatments including scar management and grafting, as well as daily support services in the burns centre.

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A McDonald's restaurant in Budapest transforms into a nightclub on weekends, featuring DJs, lights and dancing from 10pm to 4am. The venue follows a similar concept to Hong Kong's Dim Sim Rave, which combines dumplings with an underground nightclub atmosphere. The Budapest McDonald's is noted for its impressive architecture and ornate interior design.

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Jeff Sutton's boat ran aground on Byron Bay beach after his anchor broke and tore the winch off the deck while he was ashore sourcing repair parts for a broken boom. The sailor, who has been voyaging for three and a half years, faces a potential $20,000 fine and was initially told by Maritime and Salvage they would dismantle his boat for up to $200,000. With help from the local Byron Bay community, he has secured a salvage operator to remove the vessel from the beach at a significantly lower cost.

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A mother and daughter duo, who returned to Australia from the ISIS caliphate, are facing charges of crimes against humanity in a Melbourne court. The charges are described as extraordinarily rare in modern legal history, with authorities expected to push for them to be upgraded to terror-related offences. The accused will need to prove exceptional circumstances to secure bail, while their trial could be two to three years away due to the complexity of gathering evidence from overseas.

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Four Australians remain stranded on the MV Honduras cruise ship after a deadly Hantavirus outbreak resulted in three deaths and eight infections. Spanish authorities have confirmed the Australians will be the last of more than 100 passengers to be evacuated, with a government plane scheduled to transport them to Perth before entering a 45-day quarantine period. One British passenger showing symptoms has been isolated on a remote island where military personnel parachuted medical supplies.

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US President Trump has rejected Iran's response to his 14-point peace proposal, calling it 'totally unacceptable'. Iran's counter-proposal focused on ending the conflict and securing shipping routes but avoided major nuclear concessions, which Trump requires to justify withdrawing from the Obama-era deal and launching military action. Both sides continue limited military strikes but are avoiding full-scale escalation, with potential Chinese diplomatic intervention being discussed.

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One Nation has secured a historic win in the seat of Farrah, with the party now targeting additional seats including western Sydney suburbs and Energy Minister Chris Bowen's electorate. The victory has sparked debate between Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce over immigration levels, housing affordability, infrastructure development and energy policy. Key issues driving voter sentiment include net zero policies, immigration numbers exceeding 400,000 annually, housing shortages, and concerns about Australia's economic potential.

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One Nation has secured a historic win in the seat of Farrah, with the party now targeting additional seats including western Sydney suburbs and Energy Minister Chris Bowen's electorate. The victory has sparked debate between Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce over immigration levels, housing affordability, infrastructure development and energy policy. Key issues driving voter sentiment include net zero policies, immigration numbers exceeding 400,000 annually, housing shortages, and concerns about Australia's economic potential.

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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher defends the government's decision to reduce net zero spending, stating climate policies have been successful in achieving targets. Four million Australians have installed solar panels and 300,000 have added batteries, primarily for cost savings rather than environmental reasons. The government argues reduced investment is warranted due to progress towards renewable energy targets and increased energy self-reliance.

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Australian small businesses demonstrated strong resilience in the first quarter of the year, with sales increasing 7.2 per cent from January to March according to new data from Xero, marking the strongest result in over two years. Employee hiring also increased during this period, showing confidence and momentum in the sector despite challenging economic conditions including interest rate hikes and Middle East-related disruptions. Small businesses contribute approximately one-third of Australia's GDP, making their performance significant for the broader economy.

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