The Murray-Darling Basin Plan is under review, but with submissions due to close today, we take a step back in time to remember when dried lake beds were turning acidic, dairy farmers were selling up, and there was talk of water carting for Adelaide.
A Perth widow is demanding answers after her husband died by suicide on an offshore gas plant. She claims she was not informed of his death for 14 hours and has been denied access to the investigation report.
Online bookmaker Betr will shift its operations to Tasmania after securing a five-year gambling licence. Federal MP Andrew Wilkie criticized the move, calling it a "red carpet to a predatory industry," while Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz acknowledged the need to update regulations.
Online bookmaker Betr is relocating its operations to Tasmania after securing a five-year license, a move criticized by independent MPs as "reckless" and "irresponsible." The Tasmanian government acknowledges its regulations need updating to match modern online wagering businesses.
A temporary ban on recreational King George whiting fishing in South Australia has been lifted early due to signs of stock recovery. The ban, initially imposed due to a harmful algal bloom and extended to protect spawning, is now rescinded for recreational fishers in specific areas, while commercial restrictions remain.
Equestrian officials have provisionally approved the Toowoomba Showgrounds as a venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games, despite questions about upgrading facilities, accommodation, and biosecurity for international horses.
The US crashes out of the World Cup amid controversy. Kylian Mbappé denounces racist remarks from a Paraguayan senator. Jordan Henderson faces surgery after a celebration injury, and Cristiano Ronaldo plays his final World Cup match.
