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A national recall of packaged spinach and salad leaves from major supermarkets has been issued due to E. coli contamination concerns, affecting products across most states. While the source is under investigation, the recall is a proactive measure to protect consumers, with no illnesses yet reported, and details of affected products are available on the FSANZ website.

A luxury rehabilitation facility in the Southern Highlands, facing community opposition and denied council approval, is closing down after attempting to operate without proper consent. The facility, which offered expensive treatment programs, cited an unsupportive environment as the reason for its closure, impacting staff and clients.

Norfolk Island, an Australian territory, was unexpectedly hit with a 29% tariff by the Trump administration, leaving residents and officials confused due to the island's reliance on tourism and minimal exports to the US. This incident has also highlighted the island's ongoing struggle for self-governance and its complex relationship with the Australian government.

The British parliament's defence committee is investigating the AUKUS partnership to assess its progress amid changing global dynamics, with no indication of a withdrawal recommendation. The inquiry will examine the program's effectiveness, geopolitical risks, and UK government processes, while the Australian Submarine Agency welcomes the review and bipartisan support for AUKUS.

The Labor Party has announced its candidates for the South Australian seats of Grey and Barker, giving them a short time to campaign in traditionally Liberal-held areas. Political analysts suggest this late announcement reflects the party's realistic assessment of its chances in these seats, where the focus is often on marginal electorates.