Western Sydney Council voted to overturn a ban on same-sex books at an emotional four-hour council meeting, while violent protests are currently erupting following an atrocity in New Caledonia that led to deadly demonstrations throughout South Pacific territory.

And while a government budget promises cost of living relief, rising power bills remain unaddressed. What are the repercussions of Elon Musk’s latest stunt?

1. An Adelaide woman has recounted how she was left “holding back tears” after her driver performed a disgusting act behind the wheel.

One woman recounted being left “holding back tears” following an offensive act committed by their driver behind the wheel.

Feral cats outnumber two endangered bird species on a small Australian island, prompting local residents to use an unconventional tool in an attempt to save both of them.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has issued a call for Australian men and boys to put an end to violence against women and has defended his budget’s cost of living relief measures.

2. A cross-dressing drug dealer who supplied vulnerable teenage girls with meth before sexually assaulting them has learnt his fate in court.

Robert “Michelle” Kosilek, an American wife killer convicted of providing vulnerable teenage girls with meth before sexually assaulting them, has faced justice in court. Kosilek is not alone among violent individuals who disguise themselves as female criminals behind bars – there have been other examples in recent history as well.

New Caledonia’s international airport is currently closed, and Australians are being advised to exercise extreme caution in light of deadly protests that have turned deadly. Furthermore, the daughter of a camper who was fatally shot told a jury her mother was having an intimate relationship with one of those camping with them – making a further point about potential relationships being pursued between couples camping together.

3. A 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened staff and students with a knife at school has lost his bid to have a court-imposed 24-hour curfew relaxed.

An American woman in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant is racing against time to find a donor, while one of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s properties has issued an eviction notice to its tenant.

At a time of increased pressures, key figures are suggesting they may not support the government’s Future Made in Australia policy before its crucial vote of support in Parliament. Sky News’ Peter Stefanovic details why. Additionally, Chris Pratt resurfaces with tweet and more news regarding New Caledonian airport scandal.

4. A politician in her 40s has detailed her fight with “the beast” in an emotional moment at parliament.

An emotional moment occurred in parliament as a politician in her 40s disclosed her battle against “the beast”.

Beijing has strongly objected to an Australian parliamentary delegation’s visit to Taiwan, alleging it breaches China’s one-China policy.

Parents of a girl living with a rare health condition have come out in support of her to try to save her life. Feral cats outnumber two endangered bird species six-to-1 on King Island – something which doesn’t bode well for their survival chances. Here is why.

5. Households in one state will have the majority of their energy bills paid for a year following Tuesday night’s federal budget.

The sharemarket surged ahead, led by miners and health stocks. Feral cats outnumbered two endangered bird species on King Island by six to one, but conservationists hope a new technique can keep feral cats away.

Heartbroken parents of a young girl diagnosed with an uncommon health condition have come together in an attempt to save her life. Judges hearing Chris Dawson’s appeal have indicated their approval of damning evidence presented at her hearing, while an ex-senator managed to shut up an independent MP during a contentious Question Time moment.

6. Pro-Palestine activists have taken over a building at the University of Melbourne.

Pro-Palestine activists at the University of Melbourne have barricaded an art building, disrupting classes and sparking an argumentative atmosphere on campus. Students affiliated with Uni Melb for Palestine occupied it on Wednesday and refused requests by university authorities to leave it.

The activists say they won’t leave until the university ends its longstanding research agreements with military companies such as Boeing, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin and stops funding “genocide”. Though university administrators have spoken with police regarding this situation, police have yet to intervene directly.

7. A video that can only be described as “peak America” has been uploaded.

The 2024 Sydney Business Awards finalists have been revealed.

Nomad Group’s foodie couple have purchased an abandoned mansion.

Pro-Palestine activists have taken over an academic building at the University of Melbourne.

TikTok and its 8.5 million Australian users face an uncertain future.

Ludwig van Beethoven suffered from hearing loss and multiple ailments throughout his life – and researchers may now understand why. Matty and Benny discuss this and other noteworthy tales.

8. Archaeologists could be on the verge of a major discovery.

Archaeologists digging in the sun armed with pickaxes and trowels that have long defined their profession are also making use of new tools, including ground-penetrating radar, which emits waves into the soil to detect “anomalies” that might be archeological in nature.

Researchers are hailing the discovery of over 1,200,000 obsidian handaxes found in Ethiopia as an historic breakthrough.