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More than 90 Tasmanians who have been medically cleared to leave hospital are not able to because they are waiting for an aged care place or NDIS support. Premier Jeremy Rockliff says it’s “not good enough” and is calling on the federal government to increase hospital funding. Source link

About 1,000 people are waiting in Queensland public hospitals for more appropriate care, such as a place in aged care, with infrastructure failing to keep up with the need. Source link

Nick Dametto, a former Queensland MP, has won 61 per cent of the votes counted, succeeding in his campaign to become Townsville’s next mayor.  Source link

The federal government is considering a power-purchase agreement with Tomago to supply electricity at a stable price, after warnings the smelter may need to close because of rising power costs. Source link

The 19-year-old accused of causing a crash at Hornsby on Friday night that claimed the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn child is denied bail. Source link

Kmart has recalled four coloured sand products over concerns of asbestos contamination, prompting the ACT education department to close dozens more schools.  Source link

A Labor senator says it’s “stupidity” for the federal government to propose a reduction to the default speed limit for unsigned roads.  Source link

A missed turn on the bike, a miscount on the run and an athlete protest turn the T100 Dubai event into a farce, with New Zealander Hayden Wilde left particularly livid.  Source link

After a career in one of Sydney’s busiest department stores, a retail expert takes her tricks of the trade to a toy library in central west NSW.  Source link

The Victorian government has defended the safety of the soon-to-be-opened West Gate Tunnel as a visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese coincided with key Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop updates. Source link