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Once thought to be extinct, the Gilbert's potoroo, Australia's most endangered marsupial, was rediscovered in 1994 near Albany, Western Australia after over a century. Conservation efforts by Australian scientists have led to an increase in potoroo numbers through the establishment of 'insurance populations', effectively saving the species from extinction. With an estimated 120 individuals left in the wild as of 2024, successful conservation strategies included fire management, predator control, climate change adaptation, and community support....

Brad Donald has resigned as Jillaroos coach, with Jess Skinner appointed as interim coach ahead of the upcoming Test against England in Las Vegas. The Australian Rugby League Commission thanked Donald for his contributions in coaching the team to the number-one ranking and World Cup victories, as Skinner named Dally M medallist Olivia Kernick and Keeley Davis in the squad for the Las Vegas Test. Donald, who led the Jillaroos to multiple successes, stepped down...

Kristian White was found guilty of manslaughter for Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland at an aged-care home in Cooma. He faces a sentence hearing in the NSW Supreme Court, with prosecutors pushing for jail time. White, a former police officer, claimed Nowland posed a threat, but a jury unanimously convicted him after she died from a skull fracture following the incident. Full Article

Livvy Lauren believes in the art of writing emotional but uplifting songs, expressing her love for ballads while also looking forward to recording more high-energy tracks with dance beats that still convey emotion and tell a story. While she is primarily a pop and dance artist, Livvy credits her classical and jazz training for her vocal technique and inspiration, incorporating soul influences to elevate her performances. Finding writing songs therapeutic, Livvy views it as a...

The rebuilding Kookaburras upset the Netherlands 4-2 in a FIH Pro League men's hockey win with goals from Harvie, Atkin, Burns, and Willott, avenging their Olympic quarterfinal loss. The match marked a squad upheaval led by new coach Mark Hager, who introduced several debutants. Australia's victory came after a penalty flick controversy and a spectacular goal, securing their win over the world's number one side. Full Article

The Trump administration suspended the US Refugee Admissions Program, impacting asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat, like Mohammad Mehdipour who described his journey to America as a sense of freedom from Indonesia's "green hell". Many refugees in Indonesia faced rejection by Australia and the US, with the Trump administration halting the resettlement of 1,250 refugees from PNG and Nauru processing centres. Asylum seekers like Reza and Nikki have endured years of limbo and...