Thousands of children across Queensland are sending postcards to former and serving Australian Defence Force members.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing a rape allegation from a former girlfriend, leading prominent supporters like Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego to withdraw their endorsements. Platner denies the claims, but the allegations have thrown the crucial Democratic race into turmoil.
Tourism operators in Western Australia's Kimberley region are doubtful a new government voucher program will revive a slow season, attributing the downturn to high fuel prices and 'fear mongering'. While some welcome the initiative, others feel it's 'too little, too late' and doesn't address the core issue of cost of living.
A total collapse of Cuba's national electricity grid has caused an island-wide power outage, exacerbating severe shortages of energy, fuel, and medicine. Cuban authorities blame US sanctions for the crisis, which has led to long working hours for bakers, overwhelmed hospitals, and families struggling with intermittent power and lack of running water.
FIFA's Disciplinary Committee suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match red card ban for a year, fining him $40,000. The decision, citing political intervention concerns, faces scrutiny from FairSquare, which calls for an investigation into potential FIFA rule breaches.
Michelle Feltwell is devastated by the $310,000 fine and no conviction for Mastermyne Contracting Services after her husband Gavin's death. The fine is seen as a 'nothing' and 'no deterrent' by the family and an industry safety advocate.
Justice Christopher Beale, the judge who sentenced Erin Patterson to life in prison for a fatal mushroom poisoning, has a unique career path. He previously served as a prosecutor and judge in other high-profile cases, and even spent time training to be a Jesuit priest before returning to law.
