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The sale of 18 plots of land in Haberfield, Sydney, generated over $44 million, marking the end of a two-decade saga for the valuable real estate. The auction attracted significant interest, with new owners subject to strict building requirements to preserve the suburb's heritage and address potential flooding concerns.

A major cybersecurity breach at a third-party supplier exposed the personal data of thousands of Nine newspaper subscribers, including their names, postal addresses, and email addresses. While payment details and passwords were not compromised, the incident highlights the vulnerability of personal information online and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.

The Northern Territory Parliament has been busy over the past two weeks, passing several controversial bills including the Territory Coordinator Bill and legislation repealing third-party merits reviews. The government also proposed the reinstatement of mandatory sentences for repeat breaches of domestic violence orders and scrapped the NT's renewable energy target.

A NSW government inquiry into the impact of the live sheep export ban has delivered just one recommendation, sparking criticism from farming groups who say it will not address their concerns. The inquiry heard conflicting views on the impact of the ban, with animal welfare groups and NSW Farmers holding opposing positions.

Health authorities in Australia are warning of a rise in measles cases due to declining vaccination rates, urging parents to get their children vaccinated to prevent outbreaks. The highly contagious disease can cause serious complications, and with community immunity falling below the recommended 95%, the risk of widespread outbreaks is increasing.