There are renewed calls for government action after another study finds children in Melbourne's inner west are over-represented in asthma-related hospital visits.
A six-year-old boy has died in hospital four days after a two-vehicle crash in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. The boy was a passenger in a Nissan Qashqai that collided with a Subaru Impreza on Monday. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A Sydney woman, Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, will stand trial in Louisiana for allegedly voting illegally in two US federal elections. Prosecutors claim she falsely stated she was a US citizen while being a legal permanent resident. Migliore states she believed permanent residents could vote and considered herself a citizen after nearly three decades in the US.
Native grasses offer a low-maintenance, water-wise alternative to traditional lawns, requiring minimal mowing and supporting biodiversity. Experts recommend species like weeping grass, wallaby grass, kangaroo grass, Dianella, and Lomandra for their resilience and ornamental value.
Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, 21, is reportedly moving from Sydney FC to Bundesliga club FC Köln for approximately 1 million euros. He is the first of several young Australian talents potentially heading to major European leagues, with teammates Lucas Herrington and Nestory Irankunda also attracting significant international interest.
Derryn Hinch, a prominent Australian broadcaster and former senator known for his outspoken style and crusades against sex offenders, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on-air by his former radio station, 3AW. Hinch had a long and varied career in media, including stints in radio, television, and as a senator.
The Victorian government plans to construct Australia's first compressed carbon dioxide battery in the Latrobe Valley, near the former Hazelwood power station. This 20-megawatt system, powered by CO2 from the Longford gas plant, aims to store renewable energy and support 66 jobs.
