Australia’s most vulnerable citizens are feeling the squeeze, as in-home aged care providers hike fees to keep up with the soaring costs. Four years since honorary firefighter Alex Tann saved Rundle Mall by extinguishing an epic simulated blaze, the now 12-year-old is battling new tumours on his brain. Businesses lose billions of dollars in work after a landmark British trade deal failed to become law before the federal election. RAA to “drive with patience” as more L-plate drivers head back to school.

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