As school holidays end and students return to classrooms, Queensland's weather will return to the seasonal norm with warm sunny days and minimal rain.
New book 'Regime Change' by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan details Donald Trump's second term, describing it as a radical departure from his first. They argue he now operates with unchecked power, uninhibited by norms or Congress, citing actions like military operations in Iran and Venezuela without consultation.
Australia's Reserve Bank is printing billions in banknotes, yet cash use is declining. A significant portion, $32 billion, remains unaccounted for, fueling theories of hoarding and illicit activities. Experts are divided on whether the missing money is hidden domestically, overseas, or used in the shadow economy.
Queensland's child safety inquiry recommends bolstering adoption, a move criticized by Aboriginal Children Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter. She warns it will disproportionately affect First Nations children, who are nearly half of those in state care, and urges focus on early intervention instead.
Australia's first reported cases of intimate partner violence-related CTE found in two women. Decades of assaults led to brain disease usually seen in athletes, highlighting the long-term impacts of domestic violence.
Aboriginal Australians have utilized native plants for bush medicine for millennia. Medical students are now learning about this traditional knowledge on Larrakia land, highlighting its potential for healing and the importance of preserving this cultural expertise.
Ole Frøystad, nicknamed "Mr Row Row," invented Norway's viral Viking row chant, inspired by medieval history and a Norwegian football club's chant. The simple yet energetic chant involves sitting, drumming, pulling imaginary oars, and shouting "ro" (Norwegian for row), building to a frenzy. It has become a major fan sensation at the World Cup, with spontaneous renditions appearing globally and even players like Erling Haaland embracing it as "bigger than football."
