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The U-S is extending its ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan.
US President Donald Trump says it will continue so Iran can submit their proposal for a ceasefire and talks can take place.
He says the U.S. military will continue its blockade against Iran in the meantime.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said in a post on X Tehran considers the US blockade an act of war and a violation of the ceasefire.
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The federal government has secured more diesel supplies for Australian companies.
The government is underwriting four additional cargoes from South Korea, Brunei, and Malaysia.
It follows the securing of an additional 100 million litres of diesel a week ago.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he wants to shield Australians from the worst of the impacts of the fuel crisis, sparked by the conflict in the Middle East.
"Australians know - they see it on their TV every night - that we are in a very volatile environment. There are different announcements each and every day and sometimes over a matter of hours about what is happening in the Middle East. We can't control that because we're not participants in that conflict. What we can control is how we respond, and we respond by throwing everything at it. Everything at supply."
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Eight people have been arrested over a series of arson incidents in London.
Metropolitan Police says seven of the arrests have been made within the past 48 hours as they look into attacks on Jewish-linked sites.
Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans says no links have been drawn between these arrests and the pro-Iranian group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, which has claimed responsibility for some of the latest attacks on social media.
"As the conflict in the Middle East continues to evolve, counter-terrorism, policing and our partners remain alive to the threat of Iranian hostile activity in the UK. We are aware of public reporting that suggests this group may have links to Iran. As you would expect, we will continue to explore that question as our investigation evolves."
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A three year old girl has died after being struck by a car in Queensland.
Queensland Police say the toddler was hit by a ute that was turning into a street in Caboolture.
The 49 year old driver is now assisting police with their inquiries.
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A group of residents in the Northern Territory are suing the government over conditions in their public housing.
The Human Rights Law Centre says the elders allege extreme heat turns their houses in the remote community of Papunya into what they have described as 'ovens' - for months on end.
The Centre says the landmark case could force governments to provide public housing that protects residents from extreme heat.
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The government is planning changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme that will include tighter eligibility and stricter provider rules.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has maintained the reforms are necessary so the scheme can carry out its original function to support those with serious disabilities.
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John says those living with a disability should not be treated as a cost burden as Labor looks to tighten spending.
But New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says people need to temper their expectations about what is possible.
"The original deal was that we would effectively pay the Commonwealth and they would chip in as well. We don't have billions to throw in.... We put a massive amount of money into our contribution to the Commonwealth NDIS, that was part of the original deal. I mean, we'll do what we can in the in the event that people are off the NDIS, but we can't provide like-for-like services, and people have got to go into this reform with their eyes wide open."
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Aged care residents will not have to pay extra for basic support after a government backdown.
Aged Care Minister Sam Rae has conceded the changes were made following concerns from residents, families and providers about having to pay for basic needs like showering.
The reversal in policy won't kick in until October, meaning out-of-pocket costs will still apply for several months.
The changes have been outlined in a speech to the National Press Club by Health Minister Mark Butler.
