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➡️ Tasmania Faces Early Election as Former Liberal MP Bridget Archer Seeks State Seat. Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer announced her candidacy for Tasmania's potential early state election following a successful no-confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliffe over infrastructure failures and a projected $10 billion deficit.

➡️ Greens and Crossbench MPs Push Labor for Stronger Political Lobbying Regulation in Australia. Greens leader Larissa Waters and crossbench MPs Allegra Spender and David Pocock are leveraging their balance of power position to pressure Labor into strengthening federal lobbying regulations, citing concerns that 80% of the influence industry operates without transparency requirements and enjoys privileged access to ministers and parliamentary decision-makers.

➡️ Don Watson Transport Shuts Down After 77 Years, Hundreds of Jobs at Risk in Victoria. Don Watson Transport, a third-generation family-owned freight company based in Derrimut, Victoria, has shut down after 77 years of operation, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as the company completed its final collections yesterday and prepares to make last deliveries from its 290-vehicle fleet, while its Coldstores division remains operational and is being prepared for sale.

➡️ Travis Robinson Wins 2025 Finke Desert Race Cars Division in Alice Springs Upset Victory. The 2025 Finke Desert Race in Alice Springs concluded with Travis Robinson defeating defending champion brother Beau Robinson in the cars division, Corey Hammond winning the motorbikes section, and Madi Healey claiming her second consecutive Queen of the Desert title, while 43 people required medical treatment including one man airlifted with severe head injuries

➡️ Max Gawn Shoves Teammate Steven May After Melbourne's Thrilling One-Point Loss to Collingwood. Melbourne captain Max Gawn shoved teammate Steven May in a heated post-match confrontation after the Demons' heartbreaking 72-71 loss to Collingwood on King's Birthday, sparked by Gawn's crucial turnover in the final 30 seconds that ended their comeback hopes.

➡️ Sarah Snook Wins Tony Award for Best Actress in "The Picture of Dorian Gray" Triumph. Sarah Snook won the 2025 Tony Award for best leading actress for her critically acclaimed performance playing 26 roles in "The Picture of Dorian Gray," with fellow Australian Marg Horwell also winning best costume design for the Sydney Theatre Company production, marking a significant triumph for Australian theatre on Broadway.

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