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Six truck rollovers on a private haulage road built by Mineral Resources in Western Australia have prompted safety concerns and a notice from WorkSafe WA. The company has declined to elaborate on the implemented safety changes, while community members and a safety expert express concerns about the ongoing safety issues and the planned introduction of autonomous trucks.

The Australian federal budget has been dealt a $6.9 billion blow due to the booming black market for cigarettes and vapes, prompting the government to increase efforts to crack down on the illegal trade. The decline in tobacco tax revenue is attributed to both the black market and a positive trend of more people quitting smoking.

Garry Tierney, a man from New South Wales, Australia, experienced a stroke while on a caravanning trip. Thanks to a pioneering pilot program called Zeus, which connected paramedics with specialist neurologists through an app, Garry received prompt and effective treatment, making a full recovery within 30 minutes.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the Albanese government's fourth budget on Tuesday night, outlining plans for spending and revenue amidst the upcoming federal election. The budget is expected to include cost-of-living relief measures, investments in healthcare and education, and support for industries impacted by Cyclone Alfred and US tariffs.

Katie, a young woman in Hobart, signed a "residential sublet agreement" with Arx Pty Ltd, a company that inserted itself as a sublandlord, leaving Katie and her housemates with no tenancy rights under Tasmanian law. Katie and another housemate plan to go to court to attempt to have their rent returned, highlighting the need for stronger regulations to protect subtenants in Tasmania.