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Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek and other Albanese government MPs are facing criticism for celebrating declining house prices linked to capital gains tax and negative gearing changes. House prices fell 0.7 per cent nationally in June, marking the largest monthly decline in nearly four years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland's State Flying Squad is conducting a major crackdown on crime hotspots, targeting property crime, drug offences and domestic violence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A powerful cold front from Antarctica is moving north towards southern and eastern Australia, bringing single-digit temperatures, up to 20mm of rain, and potentially hail, storms and snow to Adelaide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low-cost smart glasses from Anko have sold out across Kmart stores and online, prompting the Australian government to request a priority investigation by the Privacy Commissioner. The glasses raise serious concerns about covert recording, harassment and potential risks to children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wing-walking record holder Betty Bromage, 97, has broken her own Guinness World Record to become the oldest female wing walker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood superstars Tom Holland and Zendaya have celebrated their marriage in a private event at a luxury hotel in the English countryside. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, met with Pope Leo at the Vatican during a recent visit. The actor, who identifies as Christian, has written about his spiritual journey, prayer, and gratitude in his memoir Greenlights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Courtney Roulston demonstrates a 10-minute Korean-style chicken burger recipe using Coles Simply chicken patties with Asian-inspired slaw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supermodel Elle Macpherson, 62, reflects on her evolution from a 1980s supermodel focused on exterior fitness to a wellness entrepreneur prioritising internal health. She now runs global wellness brand WelleCo and is launching a longevity elixir designed to support cognitive health, memory, cardiovascular function, and bone density. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian model Miranda Kerr follows a restrictive diet that excludes eggs, dairy, wheat, and mass-produced meats, instead favouring venison, bison, lamb, caviar, and vegetables such as squash, carrots, and parsnips. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government is introducing a national safety standard for e-mobility devices to crack down on unsafe e-bikes. Under new rules developed by the ACCC, non-compliant products exceeding the legal limits of 25km/h and 250 watts will be banned from sale, in a bid to curb accidents and deaths while keeping safe e-bikes on the roads. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A dachshund with separation anxiety has found comfort in a mannequin dressed in its owner's clothes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight humpback whales joined kayakers on a guided tour near Wategos Beach at Byron Bay, breaching and swimming beneath their boats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian household spending rose 0.8 per cent in June, the strongest monthly growth since the start of the year, driven by gains in transport, electric vehicles, and travel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Morning TV host Dominique Dillon fell asleep on air, with the moment caught on camera and shared widely online. The new mother, who is juggling work and two young children, said she was dealing with exhaustion from late nights and early starts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aspiring singer Taylor Beadle-Williams, the daughter of Dragon frontman Mark Williams, earned a standing ovation and four chair turns on The Voice, joining Team Kate. She trained for three months using a treadmill technique popularised by Beyoncé and Chapel Roan to build vocal stamina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charleville, a Queensland outback town, was placed under an emergency lockdown for almost eight hours following reports of an assault at a property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 13-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Roxburgh Park, north of Melbourne's CBD. Paramedics attended the scene, but the teenager died from his injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Tesla crashed into a house in College Park, in Adelaide's northeast, ending up on its side against the property. Three occupants were trapped inside the luxury vehicle before emergency crews freed them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two planes at Sydney Airport nearly collided last Monday when a Boeing 737 was cleared to cross a runway just as a Dash 8 landed. Air traffic control intervened at the last moment, halting the 737 and averting disaster for up to 200 passengers. The Air Transport Safety Bureau is now investigating. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 30-year-old man from Sydney's west has been charged with allegedly trafficking his wife to Myanmar and withdrawing her spousal visa application while she was overseas. The 23-year-old woman has since returned to Australia and is receiving ongoing support. He has been granted police bail and will face court later this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland's forensic DNA lab faces new problems, with over 900 DNA statements from the past three years under review for errors in file numbers, dates, times and offender identification likelihoods, potentially affecting hundreds of cases. The failings emerged during court testimony, three years after the government spent $37 million fixing earlier DNA failures from 2021. See omnystudio.com/liste...

An 83-year-old man remains missing in waters south of Brisbane after his 15ft tinny was located overnight by search and rescue teams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen incurred almost $345,000 in travel expenses over the past financial year. This included trips to Germany, Singapore, Denmark and Finland, which totalled over $86,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspicious fire destroyed a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym and Genesis Health and Fitness centre in a warehouse northwest of Melbourne's CBD. The targeted attack occurred just after midnight and caused $1 million in damage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.