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Brisbane City Council has ordered homeless individuals to vacate city parks within 24 hours, citing concerns about relocations from Moreton Bay where homeless camping is now illegal. However, homeless advocates argue that many have not been offered accommodation and criticize the lack of a coordinated approach to address the issue.

Perth artists and community members are urging the City of Perth to reconsider its plans and allocate resources toward restoring beloved local sculptures, specifically the iconic Ore Obelisk and The Arch. Critics are frustrated that while funds are being spent on installing a new artwork from the US, existing culturally significant artworks remain dismantled in storage.

Australia's relationship with the US has taken a turn for the worse after President Trump refused to offer tariff exemptions to allies like Australia. This has sparked a war of words between the two countries, with Australian officials accusing Trump of being "unfriendly" and engaging in a "dog act."

Labor has pledged to make nine out of ten GP visits free for patients by the end of the decade, by expanding the bulk-billing incentive to all Australians and investing $8.5 billion over four years. This move aims to address the rising cost of healthcare and increase access to essential medical services.

Shannon Pincombe, injured in a 2012 fall, battled his super fund for disability payments, highlighting the challenges individuals face and the need for industry improvement. Australian Super claims to be working with the insurer to finalize the claim, while ASIC's lawsuit and a Senate inquiry underscore the need for greater efficiency and fairness in the superannuation sector.