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Cancellation 'disaster' for business that expected Inland Rail for 25 years
Regional communities from Queensland to Victoria react after the major federal rail project was axed overnight. Source link
More than $10 billion to boost fuel supplies and emergency stockpiles
More than $10 billion will be spent bolstering Australia’s fuel security as the federal government attempts to shield the nation from the long-term consequences of the war in Iran. Source link
Cruise of a lifetime becomes nightmare after hantavirus outbreak
It was meant to be the journey of a lifetime for Boston travel influencer Jake Rosmarin, crossing the south Atlantic Ocean on the MV Hondius, but the trip has turned into a nightmare after three people died in a hantavirus outbreak. Source link
Man fighting removal to Nauru loses High Court challenge
A man fighting plans to remove him to Nauru loses his High Court challenge, after the government’s deal to have the island take in people released from indefinite immigration detention is upheld. Source link
Meet the artist turning Venezuelan protest music into art
Unable to return to her homeland, Melbourne-based artist Nadia Hernández has reconnected with her culture through art. Source link
Arrests planned when ISIS-linked families return to Australia
Flights have been booked for families linked to Islamic State fighters returning from Syria to Australia, with women in the group facing arrest and investigation after they arrive. Source link
Iran's mosquito fleet a 'weapon of mass disruption' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s so-called mosquito fleet of small, speedy attack boats has become an increasingly aggressive nuisance for the US Navy, as it attempts to break the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Source link
Italian PM says deepfake depicting her in lingerie is a political attack
Giorgia Meloni shares an AI-generated photo of her posing on a bed and says her political opponents have been using such images to try to undermine her. Source link
Arsenal close in on historic double by reaching Champions League final
Arsenal reach the Champions League final for the second time in their history with a 1-0 home win over Atletico Madrid sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the semi-final. Source link
Australian dollar surges past four-year high, ASX rallies 1.3pc — as it happened
The local share market and currency rose strongly on Wednesday. Look back at how the session unfolded on the ABC News markets blog. Source link