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ABC Embroiled in Fresh Controversy: Apology to Mining Magnate Gina Rinehart Over Graphic Joke The ABC has issued a public apology to Gina Rinehart after a filmmaker made a graphic joke about mixing her “guts into a sausage roll” on a television series. The mining magnate and her company Hancock Prospecting threatened to sue the ABC over the segment, which was deemed “appalling” and “disgusting”. The apology comes as the national broadcaster deals with another major blow, with the head of ABC Investigations Jo Puccini leaving the organisation. The incident has sparked a review of the ABC’s editorial policies, with…

Tragedy Strikes Aussie Family in Bali: ‘Great Father and Grandfather’ Dies in Horrific Car Crash, Wife Left Fighting for Life Australian man dies and wife is seriously injured in a devastating car crash in Bali Couple was on a tile-buying trip with a Balinese friend when the Toyota Rush slammed into a concrete barrier and lamp post Wife, Julianne Stoakes, remembers her husband as a ‘great father and grandfather’ who was an inspiration to their family A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Julianne as she faces a long road to recovery The idyllic Indonesian island of Bali…

Migration Mayhem: Minister’s Last-Minute U-Turn Sparks Fears of Government Rift Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s sudden postponement of a major speech on migration reform has sparked claims of a top-level plot to water down the measures. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles denies any rift, insisting the delay is “not unusual” and that the government is “making significant progress” on the policy. The proposed reforms, which include tighter rules for family visas and tougher restrictions on work rights for asylum seekers, have been met with resistance from some ministers who believe they don’t go far enough. The government’s migration program has…

Miracle in France: Hollywood Actress Minnie Driver Survives Horror Car Crash That Could Have Killed Her and Friend Hollywood actress Minnie Driver, 46, revealed she’s grateful to be alive after a near-fatal car accident in France. The Good Will Hunting star credited the “360 degree airbags” in the Kia EV2 for saving her life and that of her friend, actor Ben Homewood. Driver shared a video from her hospital bed, wearing a neck brace, and described the terrifying moment a car T-boned theirs at an intersection. The actress has been filming the sixth and final season of Emily In Paris…

$2 Billion Battle: Commonwealth Sues 3M Over ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination of 28 Defence Bases Australia’s largest ever lawsuit: The federal government seeks $2 billion in damages from 3M over PFAS contamination at 28 defence bases. ‘Daunting’ case: Federal Court judge describes the complexity of the 1,600-page claim, which alleges 3M withheld environmental testing results. Global implications: 3M has faced numerous lawsuits over PFAS contamination worldwide, including a $14.5 billion settlement in the US. Australian communities affected: Defence bases in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland among those contaminated, with residents facing ongoing health risks. The Federal Court has begun to unravel the…