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Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is optimistic about playing all 21 upcoming Tests but acknowledges it's unlikely for him and fellow fast bowlers Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood to remain injury-free throughout the demanding schedule.
A truck carrying 360 beehives crashed on the Warrego Highway in Queensland, prompting a rescue effort by nine beekeepers. The driver sustained an injury. The incident highlights industry challenges from Varroa mites.
Meta has strongly criticized Australia's proposed News Bargaining Incentive, calling it a "grossly unfair" and "discriminatory tax" that targets a select few foreign companies. The plan would tax digital platforms up to 2.25% of their Australian revenue unless they pay local news organizations for content.
A new NTCOSS report reveals Northern Territory families spend the highest portion of their income on housing costs in Australia, with rising living expenses driving homelessness and power disconnections. The government points to first-home buyer grants and construction increases.
SiyasetAIAustralia's One Nation party is pushing an anti-abortion agenda, drawing parallels to horror movie themes of growing social anxieties, patriarchal control, and the denial of agency, particularly for women. The party's stance contrasts with majority public support for reproductive rights in Australia.
Merimbula Lake on NSW's Far South Coast has become the leading oyster-growing region, doubling production in a decade and surpassing traditional areas. The NSW government aims to triple the industry's value to $300 million by 2030 through investment in technology and grants, while addressing challenges like disease and finance.
