Tim Winton's Cloudstreet has been recognized as a standout novel in an ABC poll. The novel's cultural impact has been highlighted. Meanwhile, people are moving from cities to regional locations like the tropics. In the Northern Territory, housing residents are threatened with removal after three strikes. Local heroes are praised for their actions after a deliberate attack on Helen Haines. A 13-year-old is accused of wielding a high-powered firearm in a Perth home drive-by shooting. Additionally, Moss Vale residents are affected by an ongoing issue with a plastics factory.