Dimitri Burshtein & Peter Swan: If RBA slashes rates this month, it will be giving in to political pressure

Police discovered the body of a 26-year-old woman who was swept away after a car became stranded in floodwaters in Rothbury, NSW, while attempting to drive through Black Creek. A 27-year-old woman, the driver, was rescued, as heavy rain and snow caused widespread flooding, leading to over 2500 emergency incidents and multiple rescues by the NSW State Emergency Service. Want More Context? 🔎

A British family's vacation turned chaotic when Mark Gibbon allegedly attempted to drown his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, during a dispute at the Solterra Resort in Florida. Witnesses reported that Gibbon held Wyld underwater multiple times, leading to his arrest on charges of attempted murder and felony battery, while he asserts that he did not intend to drown her. Want More Context? 🔎

Justin Bieber has released the music video for his new single “Yukon,” featuring intimate family moments with his wife Hailey and their son Jack on a yacht, emphasizing their close bond. This track, part of his seventh studio album "Swag," reflects Bieber’s life as a husband and father, coming after a four-year hiatus, amid health concerns that led to canceled tour dates. Want More Context? 🔎

Great Barrier Reef DeclineRecent findings from the Australian Institute of Marine Science reveal that the Great Barrier Reef experienced its most severe annual coral cover decline in nearly 40 years, primarily due to climate change-induced heat stress, alongside threats from tropical cyclones and crown-of-thorns starfish. Conservationists warn that without rapid climate action, the reef may face irreversible damage, potentially leading to its inability to recover from catastrophic events. Want More Context? 🔎

Two Chinese nationals died, and a 23-year-old Indonesian crew member is missing after a boat carrying 80 passengers capsized off Bali's Sanur Beach. This incident, which occurred while returning from Nusa Lembongan, adds to the ongoing issue of marine accidents in Indonesia. Want More Context? 🔎

The House Oversight Committee has issued numerous subpoenas for information related to Jeffrey Epstein, targeting the Justice Department and high-profile figures, including former Attorneys General and the Clintons, amid calls for transparency. This move reflects growing pressure on congressional Republicans, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to delay action on the Epstein files until after the Trump administration addresses the issue. Want More Context? 🔎