More than half a century ago, lush wetlands along the Queensland coastline were cut off from the ocean as farmers built physical barriers to stop salt water flowing into their land. Now, conservation groups and traditional owners are restoring tidal flows and bringing life back to the land.
The Wallabies are set to face a familiar French pack in Brisbane, seeking a crucial win to avoid a sixth consecutive Test defeat, a 10-year low. With an untried flyhalf, Declan Meredith, due to debut, captain Harry Wilson emphasizes the need for victory over close losses.
A six-year-old boy has died in hospital four days after a two-vehicle crash in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. The boy was a passenger in a Nissan Qashqai that collided with a Subaru Impreza on Monday. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A Sydney woman, Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, will stand trial in Louisiana for allegedly voting illegally in two US federal elections. Prosecutors claim she falsely stated she was a US citizen while being a legal permanent resident. Migliore states she believed permanent residents could vote and considered herself a citizen after nearly three decades in the US.
Native grasses offer a low-maintenance, water-wise alternative to traditional lawns, requiring minimal mowing and supporting biodiversity. Experts recommend species like weeping grass, wallaby grass, kangaroo grass, Dianella, and Lomandra for their resilience and ornamental value.
Midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler, 21, is reportedly moving from Sydney FC to Bundesliga club FC Köln for approximately 1 million euros. He is the first of several young Australian talents potentially heading to major European leagues, with teammates Lucas Herrington and Nestory Irankunda also attracting significant international interest.
Derryn Hinch, a prominent Australian broadcaster and former senator known for his outspoken style and crusades against sex offenders, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed on-air by his former radio station, 3AW. Hinch had a long and varied career in media, including stints in radio, television, and as a senator.
