Eighty-year-old cheesemaker Philippa Abela has been practising a craft passed down by her mother, who emigrated with her from Malta when Philippa was a child.
Telstra faced warnings from government agencies and academics for months about its vulnerability to timekeeping errors. The exact issue that caused a major outage this week was previously flagged as a potential cascading failure point. Experts and government bodies had repeatedly highlighted the risks associated with reliance on GPS for timing.
Queensland's chief psychiatrist could detain individuals accused of serious crimes for up to 72 hours for mental health examinations, raising concerns from Aboriginal-led groups and unions about human rights and potential for abuse.
Australia faces slow economic growth, with GDP per capita declining. While business investment and low unemployment offer some positives, productivity is a key concern. Artificial intelligence is seen as a potential driver for productivity gains, attracting investment in data centers, but also raising community concerns about energy, water, and noise.
Neil the seal, a 1,000kg elephant seal who became an internet sensation for his antics at Seven Mile Beach, Tasmania, has returned to the sea. His popularity has led to merchandise, media features, and even political social media content, while experts urge continued public distance for his safety.
Regional rail services in Victoria resumed after a 1.5-day Telstra outage, causing widespread disruption. V/Line struggled with bus replacements for thousands of passengers. The outage stemmed from issues with SIM cards used for train communication following a 3G network shutdown. Victoria experienced more severe impacts due to its busier network.
UK Reform leader Nigel Farage resigned as an MP amid a donations scandal and will recontest his Clacton-on-Sea seat in a by-election. His sole declared opponent is 'Count Binface', a satirical candidate, while mainstream parties refuse to participate.
