The Northern Territory is extending its pepper spray trial and plans to legalise the non-lethal self-defence weapon by the end of the year. The trial shows people avoid altercations by warning potential attackers that they have an OC spray.

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Rising insurance premiums are threatening grassroots sports clubs across Australia, with costs soaring by up to 60 per cent. The insurance crisis is creating significant barriers to sporting club growth and participation, affecting not only athletic development but also community health and social connections.

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A bodyboarder at Curl Curl Beach in Sydney came within a metre of a suspected great white shark, raising questions about the effectiveness of the new aerial drone surveillance program.

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Police have confirmed multiple shootings and firebombings across Townsville suburbs are connected, including a forced entry and arson attacks. Authorities have issued a fresh appeal for public information to identify the unknown suspects responsible for the targeted attacks. Investigations into the series of linked incidents remain ongoing.

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A great white shark came within a metre of a body boarder at South Curl Curl beach in Sydney, just one month after the implementation of a $34 million drone surveillance program covering 50 beaches. Local residents have questioned the effectiveness of the program, reporting that drones have not been patrolling beaches as promised, with the shark alarm taking an hour to sound after the sighting. Surf Life Saving explained the drone operator was stationed at North Curl Curl at the time, unable to monitor South Curl Curl beach.

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A Toyota Yaris became airborne and crashed into the side of an empty bus in Archerfield, Brisbane South, becoming lodged in the vehicle. The Yaris driver was taken to hospital suffering shock, while the bus driver escaped injury. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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Three people have died in a devastating house fire in Wylie Park, in Sydney's southwest. A granny flat at the rear of a home was engulfed in flames, with the bodies of three people later discovered inside. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, and the victims are yet to be formally identified.

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Finlay Wilson, known as the Kilted Yogi, has gained international fame by performing traditional yoga poses outdoors in Scotland wearing only a kilt. After recovering from surgery on both legs, he combined his interest in yoga with Scottish heritage to create his unique approach. He advocates for outdoor yoga practice, encouraging people to disconnect from desks and phones to experience Scotland's natural beauty whilst improving flexibility and shoulder mobility.

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A major weapons cache including live hand grenades, automatic rifles, ammunition and approximately two million dollars worth of drugs has been seized from a Glenfield property in Sydney's suburbs, allegedly linked to an organised crime gang. A 26-year-old man and woman were arrested at the location and remain in custody. Former NSW Police Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow describes the discovery as unprecedented, noting the military-grade weaponry represents a significant threat to public safety and indicates organised crime groups are heavily arming themselves.

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Australian childcare provider Good Start Early Learning has banned class photos due to risks of AI manipulation and deepfake content creation. The e-safety commissioner has warned all Australian schools to reconsider sharing student images online, as they can be exploited through artificial intelligence to generate sexualised content. The government is responding with legislation to impose a duty of care on tech companies, with fines for non-compliance, while parents increasingly refuse to share their children's facial images on social media.

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