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The Whyalla steelworks, a vital part of the South Australian economy, is facing a critical juncture due to years of underinvestment, financial woes, and safety concerns. The future of the steelworks remains uncertain, with administrators estimating it will take at least 18 months to find a new owner and stabilize the business.

Rebecca Buckley, a Newcastle hospitality worker, shares her experience with food insecurity and how she manages to stay afloat through creative food hacks and community support. Experts highlight the growing issue of food insecurity in Australia, emphasizing the need for affordable housing, accessible mental health care, and community-driven food programs to address this challenge.

Smart ticketing has launched on Brisbane City Council buses and metro services, allowing passengers to tap on and off with credit cards, debit cards, prepaid Visas and Mastercards, as well as smart devices. While go cards remain available, smart ticketing offers additional payment options without extra fees, making public transport more convenient and accessible.

Labor is cutting $720 million in consultant spending and plans to invest the savings in cost of living support, Medicare, and housing. The Coalition has matched most of Labor's new spending and promises new initiatives of its own, including $5 billion for housing infrastructure and nuclear power plants.

The South Australian government has been criticized for its response to a coroner's recommendations regarding the practice of "closing" child protection cases without proper investigation due to a lack of resources. While accepting the recommendations "in principle," the government has stopped short of committing to a specific timeframe for phasing out the practice, raising concerns about the safety of vulnerable children.