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New figures show Australian wages growth outpacing inflation; One dead in out-of-control fires in Athens and the Olympic flag arrives in Los Angeles - the host of the 2028 Summer Games.

The Melbourne man contracted mpox after having sex at dance parties he attended, and says he was in pain for six weeks. Key Points

A researcher says most Australians support the use of supervised drug injecting rooms with more than 50 per cent of people in every jurisdiction backing the public health measure. A drug injecting room has operated at Kings Cross in Sydney for the past 23 years and a similar facility at North Richmond in Melbourne has been operating since 2018. But efforts to set up additional centres have been problematic.

A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers, a reduction in the number of poker machines and a total advertising ban are the key recommendations on a new report into how Australia should prevent gambling harm. The Grattan Institute report finds Australians are prolific gamblers with average annual losses of just over $1600 per adult. Poker machines account for the biggest single source of losses.

A mechanism to limit the losses of problem gamblers, a reduction in the number of poker machines, and a total advertising ban are the key recommendations in a new report on “how Australia should prevent gambling harm” The Grattan Institute report finds Australians are prolific gamblers with average annual losses of just over $1600 per adult. [[$1635]] Poker machines account for the biggest single source of losses, Here are more details on this via the “Explainer” today

Frontline service providers welcome new family violence sector funding; Israeli forces kill an American-Turkish activist in the West Bank and in tennis, Taylor Fritz defeats Frances Tiafoe to advance to the US Open final.

The 2026 census will now include questions on gender and sexual orientation; the federal government says the Coalition's nuclear plan will increase energy bills and emissions and Australia wins silver in the mixed four by 100 metre freestyle relay at the Paralympics

If you have ever wanted to go out on your own for a nice meal, you're in great company. Solo dining can be a choice rather than an uncomfortable experience with an increasing number of people sharing a meal - with themselves.

Australia has recorded at least 343 cases this year which is more than double the number during the last outbreak in 2022 when there 144 cases (as at August 28). The outbreak here is less severe than the type that's causing serious illness and deaths in Central Africa. But what is mpox?