In South Lismore, a disused rail viaduct that's more than a century old has signs warning that it is at risk of collapsing. It's been hit by a bus and for nearby residents, the sudden crunch of timber and steel is all too familiar.

The short-term rentals company is promising armour and sword fights at the ancient arena to a chosen few, but Rome's councillor for culture and local housing activists have criticised the plan. 

Currently, punters at Parramatta's Western Sydney Stadium and Sydney Olympic Stadium in the city's west can only buy half-strength beer, whereas in the east at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium in Moore Park, punters can purchase full-strength beer.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refuses to commit to announcing a 2035 target ahead of the election, only promising to do it "sometime next year".

The Chinese president insists he wants to "maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences" with the US despite already-strained relations between the countries.