Jon Rahm will be eligible for Europe in next year's Ryder Cup after agreeing to pay fines and play events on the DP World Tour this season, a move that also triggered speculation about his future with LIV Golf beyond 2026.
Despite US sanctions and recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has generated billions from oil sales, exceeding pre-war forecasts. The US blockade, intended to restrict Iran's oil exports, was lifted under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), allowing Iran to move stored oil and circumvent sanctions through ship-to-ship transfers and new evasion techniques.
Telstra is still experiencing issues with some emergency calls following a nationwide outage caused by a software defect. The ASX 200 opened lower, with most sectors down except Energy and Utilities. Wall Street and European markets also saw declines, while oil prices surged.
Australian Moringa growers are uncertain about selling their product after FSANZ ruled it unsafe for human consumption. An appeal is underway, but a new application could take two years.
SunRice plans to reduce milling operations in southern NSW due to lower rice supply from drought and water buybacks, potentially leading to hundreds of job losses and impacting regional economies. Government acknowledges concerns but emphasizes environmental sustainability.
The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) alerted Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) to safety issues, including training and workplace culture, just 24 hours before five of its wagons derailed in the Southern Highlands. SSR's accreditation was suspended for six weeks by the rail safety regulator.
Australian Moringa growers are uncertain about selling their product after Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) ruled it unsafe for human consumption. A grower is appealing the decision, which impacts leaves, pods, and oils, while therapeutic products remain available if registered.
