US and Iran return to peace talks in Qatar

Cable car rescue in Russia saves 16

Sixteen people, including two children, were rescued from a cable car in Russia after strong winds forced the system to shut down. Four gondolas became stranded more than 80 metres above a river, with all passengers being lowered to safety using ropes. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

White supremacist guilty of Nazi salute at cinema

Nathan Bull, a white supremacist, has been found guilty of performing a Nazi salute during a Holocaust film screening at Cinema Nova in Carlton in March 2024. He was sentenced to a six-month community corrections order. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Free asbestos collection trial tackles illegal dumping

The NSW state government has launched a $9 million two-year trial program offering free asbestos waste collection and disposal for households. One in three homes built before 1990 contains asbestos, and the initiative aims to reduce illegal dumping. More than 4,000 Australians die each year from historical asbestos exposure. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Newcastle jockey wins big at outback camel races

Newcastle camel jockey Emily Parrott has claimed victory at the outback camel races in Jundah, Queensland, after travelling more than 4,000 kilometres with her ride Polished Copper. The second-generation camel jockey sent the red dirt flying as she stormed home to win, with a month's worth of desert races still ahead of her. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Northern Territory offers $750 Alice Springs airfare refunds

The Northern Territory has launched a tourism campaign offering airfare refunds of up to $750 per person for travellers booking trips to Alice Springs. The offer requires visitors to book a minimum two-night accommodation stay and a guided tour, and is available from August through the end of January. The initiative aims to encourage Australian households to take holidays despite cost of living pressures. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.