Newcastle jockey wins big at outback camel races

Brisbane Olympics budget faces $5 billion blowout warning

The Queensland government faces calls to increase the Brisbane Olympic Games budget to $20 billion, with business experts from the University of Oxford warning of a potential $4-5 billion shortfall. The current budget sits at $15 billion for 17 new venues including Victoria Park Stadium and Athletes Villages, with the state committing just over $7 billion and expecting private sector funding for the remainder. Experts cite Paris and Tokyo's struggles to secure private funding as evidence that Queensland taxpayers may need to cover the gap. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Industrial warehouse fire engulfs Edwardstown building

An industrial warehouse housing vehicle repairers and mechanics in Edwardstown, Adelaide, caught fire at approximately 1:00 AM. Fifteen fire trucks and at least 40 firefighters responded to the blaze, using foam to combat flames fuelled by chemicals and fuel stored inside the building. Detectives are reviewing CCTV footage to determine if arson was involved. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson's polling holds despite UK controversy

Pauline Hanson returns to Australia following a controversial UK tour where she expressed support for mass deportation policies and appeared on far-right media platforms. Despite controversy surrounding her trip to Sicily, including attendance at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and an appearance on Tommy Robinson's podcast, new polling data shows One Nation has recovered one point to 30% of the primary vote, matching Labor. The polling suggests support for One Nation may have reached its ceiling, with results falling within the margin of error. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

ISIS bride awaits bail decision on terrorism charges

Rayan El-Houly, a 34-year-old woman accused of terrorism charges, is awaiting a bail decision at Melbourne Magistrates Court. Police are opposing bail, alleging she showed her toddler-aged children ISIS propaganda videos and gave them toy guns while instructing them on their use. The case follows another ISIS bride, Kassara Bas, who was previously granted bail on slavery charges, causing public outcry in Victoria. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

ISIS bride awaits bail, Pauline Hanson's immigration crackdown, Adelaide industrial blaze

ISIS bride Rayanne El-Houly awaits a bail decision in Melbourne court on terrorism charges, including allegations she filmed herself training toddlers to use a rifle. Pauline Hanson recovers one point in NewsPoll following her controversial UK tour, bringing One Nation neck and neck with Labor at 30% primary vote. Separate crashes on Melbourne's outskirts claim one life and leave a woman in her 20s fighting for survival. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.