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An Australia Institute report says NSW firearm licences for sport shooting and hunting far exceed estimated participation, sharpening scrutiny of gun laws.

Tasmania will compensate greyhound racing participants as it advances legislation to close the industry by June 2029, with funding due in the state budget.

Rabbit damage in New South Wales’ Riverina is cutting crop output, lifting control costs and driving coordinated baiting as farms and councils respond.

Lululemon paid A$702,900 after ACMA found over 370,000 emails with marketing content sent without an unsubscribe option in Australia.

A national plan to rate Australia’s homes is accelerating as NatHERS expands, putting energy efficiency certificates within reach for buyers and renters.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off northern Vanuatu, near Port-Olry, USGS said; the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat at 10 km depth.

Brooke Day, a 22-year-old Australian, died in hospital after a chairlift incident at Tsugaike Kogen Mountain Resort in Nagano, Japan. Police are examining safety.

Australia closed dozens of east coast beaches after several shark attacks in New South Wales, prompting safety warnings and increased patrols during peak summer holidays.

Australia has pledged US$13 million in emergency funding to support Victoria communities affected by bushfires as fires burn and evacuations continue.

Thousands lost electricity across Queensland after a tropical cyclone damaged power networks, caused flooding and disrupted transport as emergency crews began restoration.