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- The federal government to ban foreign investors from buying existing homes to ease housing crisis
- A deadly stampede in New Delhi
- The AFL Indigenous All Stars beat Fremantle
The federal government is introducing a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes in Australia.
The ban will take effect from the 1st of April 2025 and run until the 31st of March 2027.
There will be a review to determine if it should be extended.
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil says it is the right action to take.
"Australians are facing real housing pressures right now, and it's so important that the entire Australian government be focused on making sure that we've got affordable options for Australians, and most of all, making sure that we've got young people getting the opportunity to get into home ownership. Now this is one piece of Labor's broader, bold and ambitious housing agenda, where in the midst of a housing crisis, because for 30 years, governments around the country haven't done enough to make sure that we're building enough affordable housing for the Australians who need it."
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At least 15 people have died and another 15 are injured after a stampede at New Delhi’s main railway station.
Local media reports the incident occured as crowds gathered on two platforms to board trains to Prayagraj for the Hindu Maha Kumbh festival.
The victims included 10 women and three children.
Deputy Commissioner of Police, KPS Malhotra explains what happened.
"Two trains were delayed and an increase in footfall of passengers led to a situation wherein a lot of people gathered in a small space. Some people got injured in that."
Video footage on social media shows chaotic scenes as passengers were crushed while police and emergency teams struggled to control the crowd.
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A hospital official says released Israeli hostage Iair Horn is in good physical condition and is able to focus on his reunion with family.
The 46-year-old was released - along with 36-year-old Sagui Dekel Chen, and 29-year-old Alexander Troufanov - in the sixth hostage swap under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Ettie Oziel is the deputy director of nursing at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.
She says further tests will be carried out in the coming days.
"He (Iair Horn) underwent an initial medical evaluation from which it emerged that his general condition is good and allows him to focus on reuniting with his family and close friends at the moment. In the coming days he will undergo another series of tests and we will complete the medical investigation. We are prepared to accompany him and his family members both during and after hospitalisation for any needs that may arise."
In return for the hostages’ release, Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office says 333 people released were detained without charge in Gaza.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Society says five of those released in the West Bank city of Ramallah had to be taken to hospital.
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In sport, AFLW players say they hope the Indigenous All Stars format will soon to be added to their competition calendar.
Hawthorn winger, and Dja Dja Wurrung woman, Kaitlyn Ashmore, says she would relish the opportunity to participate in such an Indigenous showcase event.
It has been 10 years since the last Indigenous All Stars game was held in the men's competition.
Bobby Hill kicked four goals to help the Indigenous All Stars secure a stunning 43-point victory over Fremantle.
Jy Simpkin [won the Polly Farmer medal, following his 30-disposal, 10-clearance, one-goal effort.
Speaking on Fox Sports after the game, he says he can't wait to play again.
"It has obviously been 10 years since - and such a long time. So hopefully this can be a more regular thing because all of brother boys would love to get together. It has been an unreal couple of days and so thank you. Thanks Freo for playing against us. Good luck for the rest of the year. And thanks for all the mob for showing up and the crowd. We love playing in front of you all."
