Star Lions recruit facing three months on sidelines
The Lions' win over the Crows on Sunday has come at a price, with one of their key off-season signings rule out for much of the season.

The Lions' win over the Crows on Sunday has come at a price, with one of their key off-season signings rule out for much of the season.

A 10-year-old girl suffered severe burns from a Temu hoodie that was later recalled. Temu has now joined the Australian Product Safety Pledge, but the family is pursuing legal action, highlighting concerns about online retailer liability and the need for stronger safety laws.

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.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed a record 72 new ETFs in the past financial year, a significant increase from 50 the previous year. Total ETF funds under management reached $350 billion as of May, with trading activity surging 26%.

Despite cash use declining, Australia's RBA prints billions in new banknotes annually. A significant portion, $32 billion, remains unaccounted for, fueling theories of hoarding and illicit activities, with experts questioning the RBA's estimates.

Australia's largest super fund, AustralianSuper, has become the biggest investor in coalminer Whitehaven, raising concerns about its commitment to net-zero emissions targets set in 2020. Despite dumping coal holdings six years ago, the $388bn fund now holds over $600m in Whitehaven, prompting criticism over prioritizing investment returns over climate risks.

Ariana Gackowski is following her father's career path into an electrical apprenticeship at Sydney Trains. She is one of 30 women in this year's intake, aiming to help address trade shortages and boost local labor in future train projects.