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The Yamatji-Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) accuses the Western Australian government of failing to share data crucial for tracking community wellbeing, despite a national agreement to do so. This lack of transparency hinders community-led efforts to close the gap in life outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.

Shannon Pincombe, a former property maintenance worker, has been battling his super fund, Australian Super, for disability-related payments for almost a year. Despite initial approval and promises of a quick payout, the process dragged on for months, forcing Pincombe to rely on loans and impacting his mental health.

The Coalition plans to introduce new racketeering laws to combat union corruption, including deregistering the CFMEU and establishing a taskforce to target organized crime in the building industry. This follows recent media reports of violence and intimidation by union members on state government worksites.

Victoria Police has expanded an operation investigating allegations of bikie and underworld infiltration of the CFMEU, following fresh claims of violence and intimidation on construction worksites. The expanded operation will focus on serious and violent offenses, including blackmail, extortion, assaults, and threats to life and property.

Dollar General, a discount retailer catering to low-income Americans, reports that many of their customers are struggling to afford basic necessities due to rising prices and economic uncertainty. This trend is further echoed by other retailers, raising concerns about the financial hardship faced by many Americans.