A new report has found cash use has dropped by more than 50 per cent in almost 20 years. But there has been a slight increase in cash payments since 2022.
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.
Fremantle faces Sydney in a highly anticipated AFL match at Perth Stadium, featuring former WA football giants Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich now at the Swans. The game also pits top ruckmen Luke Jackson against Brodie Grundy, with Fremantle resting Sean Darcy and Sydney dealing with injuries.
Noosa locals and businesses are furious with the Shire Council's decision to close one lane of the Doonella Lake Bridge for six months of repairs, causing severe traffic congestion and impacting businesses with minimal notice.
The Emmy nominations for 2026 have been announced, celebrating TV from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Mariska Hargitay will host. Highlights include 19 nominations for 'Widow's Bay', a record 24 for 'Hacks', and a nod for Sarah Snook. Snubs include 'Euphoria' and 'The Bear'.
A nationwide Telstra outage prevented multiple emergency calls from connecting to triple-zero in Queensland. Police confirmed 21 affected individuals, all of whom have since been contacted.
Aspire Support Services will discontinue its Lifestyle & Learning Service for 110 people with disabilities in Albury-Wodonga from August 28 due to financial unsustainability and upcoming NDIS funding changes. Families express concern about the impact of the closure and potential cuts on regional support.
