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Bus fleet set to connect southern Gold Coast to existing light rail
The Queensland government has released the plan nine months after controversially scrapping stage 4 light rail amid community pushback. Source link
Tax system favours older Australians over younger, report finds
Australia’s tax policy settings are leading to vastly different outcomes for people who have the same gross incomes but are simply different ages, a new report shows. Source link
'Multiculturalism existed before me': Imam confused by Hanson comments
A Muslim leader from a regional WA town says he would like to have a conversation with Pauline Hanson about her ideology following her comments calling for monocultural Australia. Source link
Nude swimmers take chilly plunge in Dark Mofo solstice swim
Dark Mofo’s Nude Solstice Swim marks the end of Tasmania’s fortnight-long winter arts festival. Source link
Jacob Elordi, Robert Irwin, Lisa Millar and more snag 2026 Logie nominations
The annual awards show also introduced a new category honouring Australian sports journalists, named after legendary commentator Bruce McAvaney. Source link
12 rising musicians advance to ABC Young Performers Awards semifinals
Twelve young musicians, including pianists, string players, saxophonists and more, will compete in the live performance round for the ABC Young Performers Awards in August. Source link
Live: ASX set to slip as fragile Iran war ceasefire keeps markets on edge
While Wall St was closed for a public holiday on Friday, global markets remain on edge as US-Iran peace talks falter. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Gambling reform consultation slammed as 'charade' by health experts
The government is preparing to push ahead with a watered-down version of recommendations from the landmark Murphy inquiry, which called for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising. Source link
Trump no longer views Anthropic as national security threat
Says AI company responded “very quickly” and “responsibly.” Source link
Suncorp to have AI agents in insurance claims process as soon as this month
Five agents will handle various sub-processes. Source link