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Collins Foods said if they can't find a buyer within a year, they will look at other ways to shut down the Taco Bell stores.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plan involves allowing buyers to get a mortgage with just a 5% deposit. Meanwhile, the Coalition's promise to make mortgage repayments tax-deductible is expected to increase demand, which could push prices higher.

Cyclone watches have been issued from the Berkeley River mouth to Cockatoo Island, covering much of the northern Kimberley coastline. Gale winds are expected to impact coastal areas and nearby islands within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Dr. Vicky Sheppeard, the director of the Public Health Unit at NSW Health South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, said all six people had spent time in Sydney's CBD during the period when they were likely exposed.

Adjusted to today's median values, the recent growth equals about a $230,000 increase, which is roughly half the size of earlier percentage peaks but far more significant in terms of money.

The strike, organized by the Australian Salaried Medical Officers' Federation (Asmof), followed a breakdown in negotiations with NSW Health over better pay and working conditions.

The Australian dollar is struggling to stay above 60 US cents after falling to a five-year low of $0.5933 earlier in the day.

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia did not name the impacted funds but confirmed they were reaching out to affected members to inform them if their data had been compromised.

Among those who expressed regret, 47% said they did not earn enough money. Furthermore, 30% mentioned their interests and passions had changed, 28% found their jobs unfulfilling, and 26% were unhappy with their work-life balance.

Some riders on the driverless train recorded the open door, while a digital sign above one exit displayed a message stating, "This door is out of service."

In Australia, employers are required to contribute 11.5% of an employee's earnings to their superannuation, as long as the worker is over 18 and works at least 30 hours a week.

According to Victoria Police, the pilot, who was the only person on board, suffered serious injuries. The crash happened far from spectators, and no other injuries have been reported.

Even without discounts, Choice found that prices at Coles and Aldi went down, while Woolworths experienced a small increase. Aldi's grocery prices remained mostly the same, from March to December last year, dropping by just 0.3%.

The company's administrators hope to keep the brand running online, which might help save some jobs; however, most of the workers are in the stores that will be closing.

Premier David Crisafulli had previously promised not to build a new athletics stadium and specifically ruled out Victoria Park as a location. However, the government is now expected to follow a recommendation from its Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority to move forward with the project.

The wild weather will continue until Tuesday morning as a low-pressure system develops inland, as per the bureau. Some areas, including Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country, and Maranoa and Warrego, could receive up to 200mm of rain.

Following a survey comprising over 100,000 people from 140 countries, Australia dropped out of the top 10 nations, ranking 11th in the latest World Happiness Report.

The store has attributed the decline to cautious consumer spending and challenges in its business restructuring. Despite this, the total revenue remained steady at AU$1.83 billion.

Millennials were the biggest spenders at $25 billion, while Gen X, Gen Z, and Baby Boomers spent AU$19 billion, AU$12 billion, and AU$10 billion, respectively.

Westpac's decision to compete directly with ANZ Bank is being seen as a positive move for customers.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services has advised residents to stay inside a room with running water before the fire reaches them, warning that the extreme heat could be deadly.

A questionnaire was sent to university researchers in the past two weeks, requiring a response within 48 hours. The document contains over 30 questions aimed at assessing eligibility for funding.

Due to the severe weather and a high number of power failures, some customers may experience long outages, especially in areas where special equipment like elevated work platforms is needed for repairs.

Albanese is using soft drinks as a symbolic protest against American trade policies, urging Australians to back local businesses by opting for flavors like ginger beer, sarsaparilla, lemon-lime and bitters, guava, and Burgundee creaming soda.

The Disaster Recovery Allowance is a temporary income support payment for people who can show they lost income because of a disaster. It is available for up to 13 weeks for employees, small business owners, and farmers who have lost their main source of income.

Pensioners will see the biggest boost, with those on the maximum single-rate Age Pension receiving an extra AU$4.60 per fortnight, raising their total payment to AU$1,149.

The decision has caused outrage among the Finance Sector Union, which represents nearly 22,000 workers. The union is questioning why the bank is making these cuts just weeks after reporting a massive half-year profit of AU$5.13 billion.

Cyclones are unpredictable, and a delayed arrival can impact their strength, as they gain energy from warm ocean waters, meaning the longer they stay over water, the more powerful they can become.

The company is still managed by a nonprofit parent organization but has faced challenges in its efforts to become a for-profit business, partly due to opposition from Elon Musk, who has become a major rival of Sam Altman.