Ellena Savage's debut essay collection, Blueberries, was a surprise hit. In her new novel, The Ruiners, she takes on Charles Dickens and the illegal waste trade.
Tadej Pogačar and Isaac del Toro of UAE Team Emirates-XRG achieved a remarkable one-two finish on a Barcelona stage of the Tour de France. Despite a mechanical issue, Del Toro secured the win, while Pogačar's second place narrowed Jonas Vingegaard's overall lead to six seconds.
Neymar reportedly retires from international football after Brazil's loss to Norway. Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1. Mexico vs England match delayed due to weather. FIFA boss Infantino booed.
Naidoc Week, originating from the 1938 Day of Mourning protest against colonization, is more than a celebration; it's a continuation of Aboriginal political movements. Evolving over decades, its themes reflect ongoing advocacy for justice, equality, and self-determination, while this year's "50 Years of Deadly" theme honors the people who built the movement.
Pub Banc Group and Hotel Banc Group, which manage several popular Hobart pubs like Republic Bar and Jack Greene, have entered voluntary administration due to rising costs and changing consumer behavior. Apex Advisory will lead a sale process for the seven venues, which employ over 80 people, with the aim of reopening under new ownership.
Wildlife advocates and a local councillor are calling for stricter regulations in Tasmania to protect Neil, a popular five-year-old elephant seal. Concerns are rising about public safety and Neil's welfare as his popularity grows, with fears he could be euthanized if people don't maintain distance. A petition seeks restricted access zones around his habitats.
A Sydney developer who illegally cleared native trees for a mansion has sold the property before completing a court-ordered replanting. Residents question accountability as the new owner is a company formed just before the sale.
