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The Coalition has signalled that cutting Australia’s “climate bureaucracy” and renewable energy programmes would be an early spending priority if it returned to government, while offering no detailed explanation of proposed savings from the NDIS, aged care packages and childcare. The opposition leader said investment in climate administration would be among the areas targeted, but did not clarify claims made by shadow treasurer Tim Wilson that the three major schemes had become “honey pots to raid”. Wilson said government spending on the programmes was out of control and pointed to alleged fraud, including in the National Disability Insurance Scheme. “If…

Donald Trump has announced plans for a prominent steel company to build a 15 billion dollar plant in Iowa, prompting questions about the proposed investment. The announcement was made on Monday, with details of the project and the issues surrounding it examined in a report by Lana Zak.

Lamine Yamal scored twice and created another goal as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 to maintain their perfect start to UEFA Nations League Group A3 and extend their European-record unbeaten run to 40 matches. The World Cup winners were playing at home for the first time since lifting the trophy in July, with Rodri parading it on the pitch before kick-off. Yamal needed only two minutes to give Spain the lead, curling Alex Baena’s pass inside the far post after Fermin Lopez dummied the ball. Spain threatened to take control when Baena’s effort was pushed away by Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic,…

Donald Trump is set to unveil a 54 billion dollar South Korean investment in an Alaska liquefied natural gas project, Bloomberg has reported. The planned investment would make South Korea a major financial participant in the Alaska LNG project, although no further details were provided.

Tyrese Gibson is seeking an arrest warrant against his ex-wife, Samantha Lee Gibson, accusing her of breaching his custody rights by taking their daughter out of Georgia and failing to arrange visitation. In court documents, the actor claims Samantha removed the child from the state in September 2025, during a custody dispute in Atlanta. He alleges the move was “premeditated” and violated a parenting plan agreed by the former couple the previous month. Samantha has opposed the application for a warrant. She says she has primary custody of their daughter and claims Tyrese’s filing contains inaccurate information about their continuing…

Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges relating to serious financial breaches, prompting a sharp reaction from Keane. Reacting to the verdict, Keane said: “Players should stick medals in bin.”

Fall fun is proving big business for family farms in Wisconsin, with visitors flocking to places such as Apple Holler in Sturtevant for a day of apple picking, pumpkins and outdoor activities. Dave Flannery, who runs Apple Holler with his family, said the attraction of visiting a farm goes well beyond buying fresh produce. Families are drawn by the chance to spend time outdoors, take part in seasonal activities and create traditions of their own. Apple Holler began as an abandoned orchard bought by Dave and Vicki Flannery in 1987. The family restored its old milking barn as a restaurant…

League legend Johnathan Thurston has revealed the second piece of the Brisbane 2032 emblem from the top of Castle Hill in Townsville. The unveiling marks the latest stage in the presentation of the Brisbane 2032 emblem.

A former Sydney teacher accused of raping and grooming a student remains on the public payroll while on bail over nine alleged child sex offences. Deandra Kontou, 32, was arrested last week after detectives alleged she sexually assaulted a student in her care, who they believe was under 16 at the time. Kontou has been granted conditional bail and is understood to remain employed by the Department of Education at Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus in Sydney’s south. She was removed from the school following her arrest and placed on alternative duties. Her bail conditions prohibit her from teaching…

Ford chief executive Jim Farley has urged US politicians to study Europe’s experience before allowing Chinese carmakers into the American market, warning that it is already “too late” to change course in the region. Speaking at the Automotive News Congress in Detroit, Mr Farley said policymakers should take time to consider the consequences of opening the United States to Chinese automotive brands. “I think it’s just important for us to take our time to be considerate,” he said. “I watch what’s happening in Europe right now, where that was not the case, and it’s really something that they have to…