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The NSW government is introducing "Joe's Law" to prevent future public-private partnerships from running acute care hospitals, following the tragic death of a toddler who died after waiting for care at a privately-run hospital. This legislation aims to ensure that all patients in NSW receive the best possible care in emergency situations and prioritize public health and safety over private interests.

The Northern Territory government's proposed changes to the Sacred Sites Act have raised concerns from the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority, which believes the rushed amendments and limited consultation could have unintended consequences. The government maintains the changes aim to protect sacred sites and welcomes public feedback.

The Australian government has expanded its Help to Buy housing program with an $800 million investment, aiming to help more first home buyers enter the market with lower deposits and smaller mortgages. The program will see increased property value and buyer income caps, allowing an estimated 40,000 Australians to purchase their first home.

A new report by Choice reveals that the average grocery basket at Woolworths is becoming more expensive, while the same items at Coles and Aldi have become cheaper. This marks the first time there has been such a clear difference in pricing between Coles and Woolworths, with the price gap widening to $1.79.

The Queensland government is considering privatizing a new multi-billion-dollar rail and bus network on the Sunshine Coast to get it built before the 2032 Olympics. Instead of trains running from Birtinya to Maroochydore as promised, the government will now build an express bus system along a dedicated corridor that will extend further to the Sunshine Coast Airport.