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Former Reserve Bank Board member Dr John Edwards says inflation does seem to be peaking out, both in Australia and in the US. He says he expects the Reserve Bank Board meeting today will deliver a rate rise of 50 basis points.

The heavy rain and powerful winds battering NSW forced a dramatic maritime rescue, with a fleet of tug boats saving a bulk carrier after it lost power and started drifting dangerously towards the coast line. The MV Portland Bay is loaded up with 21 crew and hundreds of tonnes of fuel, meaning an accident could become a human and environmental disaster.

The National Mental Health Commission is about to embark on a listening tour of cities and towns across Australia to shape future mental health services and resources. Australians with lived experience of mental health are being urged to share their story and provide feedback on the system.