A day after her 18th birthday, Flick Chafer-Smith hit rock bottom when she was sent to jail. She found salvation through art.
A 40-year monitoring program by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) uses "manta tows" to track Great Barrier Reef health, providing data to assess government policies and allowing the public to view reef conditions.
Telstra has informed the government of a mobile outage impacting some calls and connections. The company is working to resolve the issue, which requires them to notify customers and emergency services. Australian phones must also fall back to other networks for 000 access.
All regional train services in Victoria, Australia, have been suspended due to a radio network fault, V/Line announced Wednesday. Services on major lines are affected, with limited replacement coaches available and passengers advised to defer travel. The cause is under investigation.
The US military launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported projectiles hitting Sirik and warned of consequences, while the US revoked a license for Iranian oil sales. The incidents escalate tensions amid stalled negotiations.
Thousands of Jacana Energy customers in the Northern Territory are facing massive power bills, some exceeding $6,000, due to a smart meter system bungle by Power and Water Corporation (PWC). Billing delays and discrepancies have caused significant financial strain for residents.
ACOSS urges the federal government to consider age and wealth together to tackle the growing generational wealth gap. Younger Australians under 35 hold only 7% of national wealth, while older households hold the majority. Renting is also highlighted as an essential service needing government intervention.
