At first glance, these findings sound alarming, but before we draw big conclusions about worsening drug use, it's worth taking a closer look at what this data can and can't tell us.
England achieved a thrilling 4-3 victory against Mexico in a World Cup classic, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Elsewhere, Erling Haaland's late brace secured a win for Norway against Brazil, potentially marking Neymar's final international match. Jordan Henderson suffered an injury during England's celebrations.
Meta's policy director rejected claims that changes to content moderation policies increased antisemitic content. Data shows a significant drop in removed hate speech after policy shifts, prompting questions from a royal commission.
A rare, mostly white humpback whale calf, potentially leucistic, has been sighted off the coasts of NSW and Queensland, Australia. Scientists are eager for citizen scientists to log sightings to aid in understanding the calf's genetics and potential relation to the famous whale Migaloo.
A four-year-old child was allegedly murdered on the NSW Central Coast. The family was known to the child protection department, prompting an independent review. A woman has been charged with murder, and police are investigating potential cannibalism.
Sophie Molineux is being praised for her inspirational leadership after captaining Australia to their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, defeating England in the final. Molineux admitted initial self-doubt but credited belief in her team for the success.
South Australia's football league (SANFL) and its players have agreed to a memorandum of understanding, avoiding strike action this season. The deal addresses player wages, which have seen a significant decline over two decades, with players earning an estimated $5,000 annually despite a 16-hour weekly commitment.
