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Court hears suspended Torrens to Darlington contractor still awaiting $2m

Court hearing resumed after suspensions. Career Boss Australia still awaiting payment of $2 million from John Holland, South Australian government's Torrens to Darlington project.

ABC News – Australia · 4 minutes ago

UK house price growth fizzling out; crypto industry rocked by $6.3bn Binance

The US tech giant, Binance, was hit by an $6.36 billion hack that left the cryptocurrency industry shaken. The North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, is blamed for the attack.

The Guardian Australia – Business · 23 minutes ago

Mouse welfare debate amid plan for NSW plastics recycling factory

Mouse welfare is a key concern for residents in Moss Vale, NSW, where a plastics recycling factory is being developed. Opponents argue the factory can operate safely, but developers claim crucial risks remain inadequately assessed, including the potential affects on Garvan Institute Australian BioResources, which breeds specialized laboratory mice used in medical research.

ABC News – Australia · 24 minutes ago

Biodiversity Cop17 seems to be stalling. Is it time to reform the

Biodiversity Cop17 seems to be stalling due to too many meetings and not enough decisions, with the negotiation hall subdued. Experts suggest that the world is watching and time is running out to meet the biodiversity targets. The climate crisis is linked to the Brazilian presidential election, but more pressing for the environment.

The Guardian Australia · 31 minutes ago

Student-backed election winners demand sweeping resignations in Serbia

**Summary:** Serbia's Student List movement has called for top officials in the police, intelligence, and judiciary to resign following the ousting of ex-president Aleksandar Vučić. They demand immediate removal of police officers, heads of the BIA security agency, and anti-terror.

BBC News – World · 52 minutes ago

Many Cubans voted for Trump - now they're turning on Republican immigration

Ismael Labrador, a Cuban immigrant, voted for Trump but is now facing a backlash from the Republican immigration policies of President Donald Trump. Labrador's family members are currently facing deportation, highlighting the continued difficulties in the US for Cuban immigrants.

BBC News – World · 1 hour ago

Finland launches criminal probe into Google data centre land clearance

Finland launches a criminal investigation into alleged environmental damage at Google's planned data center site in Muhos, northern Finland. Google's planned investments in Finland are seen as controversial and facing criticism from citizens concerned about their impact.

ABC News – Australia · 1 hour ago

Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster

Pedro Sánchez's government has been in trouble since the housing protests in January. Sánchez's party faces a battle with allegations of corruption and a weak track record for infrastructure projects.

The Guardian Australia · 1 hour ago

Helen Goh’s recipe for toffee apple hand pies | The sweet spot

Headline: Helen Goh’s recipe for toffee apple hand pies – warm, portable, homely treat for Bonfire Night.

The Guardian Australia · 1 hour ago

Hyrox athlete who soiled herself in race tells BBC she put others

Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk admits she soiled herself during her Hyrox race in Beijing and put others at risk. She acknowledged her actions clouded her judgment and admitted to taking full responsibility for her mistake.

BBC News – Australia · 1 hour ago

Landlord denied compo because meth use not covered by entry condition form

Landlord Cassandra De Luca denied a $25, 000 claim for cleaning because a court denied a $95, 520 appeal, but the tenant claimed to have used methamphetamine in the rental.

SMH · 1 hour ago

Annalese Margaret Fowler: 41-year-old could assist police with investigation into suspicious Perth

Annalese Margaret Fowler, 41, is the 41-year-old Perth resident known to frequent rural properties and bushland areas near the Forrestfield and Kalamunda areas. She is described as a slim, brown-haired woman with blue/green.

The West Australian · 1 hour ago

Syrians struggle with soaring prices as crisis challenges post-Assad recovery

Syrians face a cost-of-living crisis amid a rising cost of fuel, which has been compounded by measures taken by the government since Assad's fall. A man described his situation as one of fear and desperation, as he has become accustomed to living paycheck to paycheck.

BBC News – World · 1 hour ago

Woman says she runs for cover when helicopter takes off from Canberra

Canberra woman Grozdana Barisic says she is "undercover" when the helicopter takes off from her garden, describing a fear "life disrupted" due to the incident. ABC News reports ongoing concerns at the Canberra Hospital helipad, with multiple accidents reported in recent years and a year after the last incident.

ABC News – Australia · 1 hour ago

Waiting game pays off for Schofield as he stalks another windfall

Schofield rides the Everest (1500m) at Flemington, hoping to make the most of the opportunity.

SMH · 1 hour ago

The final countdown to the make-or-break midterms – podcast

**Summary:** On the final day of the 2026 US midterm elections, Jonathan Freedland discusses the competitive landscape in the House of Representatives, Senate, and governorships, providing details and context. He also recommends a post-midterms live event hosted by Jonathan Freedland.

The Guardian Australia · 1 hour ago

‘Ignorance towards immigration is horrible. It’s not British’: Skepta on his long-awaited

Headline: Skepta returns with 'The Fork and Knife' on his long-awaited album – and new perspective on racial issues Skepta, the grime legend, returns with 'The Fork and Knife' on his new album, which is set for release.

The Guardian Australia · 1 hour ago

Big Hits: New Murchison Gold, Elk Range Mining and WhiteRock Lithium

Big Hits: New Murchison Gold, Elk Range Mining, and WhiteRock Lithium hit gold in new discoveries this week, with New Murchison Gold's 14m at 231.67g/t gold from the Crown Prince gold mine breaking the previous benchmark.

SMH · 2 hours ago

Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres

Headline: Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres Article text: Electrocutions, disease and no pay: how workers risk exploitation in Europe’s datacentres Background: • A Guardian and Investigate Europe article reports that thousands of datacenters are being built in Europe, many in areas with no existing infrastructure.

The Guardian Australia – Business · 2 hours ago

How to prepare your garden for the heat this summer

**Summary:** The article highlights seven effective ways to prepare your garden for the heat of the summer season: 1. **Mowing technique:** Cut grass shorter, using a mower with a sharp blade to minimize soil compaction and water loss. 2. **Laying mulch:** Apply a layer of compost or wood chips on top of your soil to retain moisture and prevent evaporation.

ABC News – Top stories · 2 hours ago