A ‘digital thumbs up from the government’: Australia’s ID verification plan, explained

Dylan Egan, 20, is set to make his NRL debut for St George Illawarra against Melbourne after playing every game for the Steelers in the NSW Cup last season. Changes for the Dragons and Storm include David Klemmer starting for the Dragons and Marion Seve added to the interchange bench for the Storm. In Friday's NRL action, Brisbane's Jordan Riki and Tom Gilbert face suspensions after being charged for high tackles in a fiery derby,...

Utah has become the first US state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite opposition from dentists and national health organisations. The ban, effective May 7, is based on concerns over fluoridation's health risks and the government's role in medication. Federal guidelines recommend a safe fluoride level in water to prevent tooth decay, making the addition of fluoride one of the greatest public health achievements in the past century. Full Article

Two warriors of the Australian parliament, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton, have begun their election face-off as the nation heads to the polls, with Albanese focusing on healthcare spending and Dutton emphasizing the need to "get Australia back on track." Both parties have unveiled competing economic plans, with Labor passing an income tax cut and the Coalition proposing a fuel excise reduction, while also addressing issues such as energy policy and nuclear power. As they...

Josh Hazlewood made a strong comeback from injury, delivering a superb performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL with figures of 3-21, helping secure a 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings. His fast and accurate bowling silenced the home crowd, while teammate Tim David praised his skill and freshness. RCB's batsmen set a challenging total of 196, with Hazlewood's early breakthroughs and economical bowling ensuring Chennai never threatened the target, despite a late surge...

In a thrilling match, the Bulldogs secured a comeback victory over the Blues, winning 12.11 (83) to 11.9 (75). Sam Davidson praised the Bulldogs' resilience in the win, describing it as one of the best wins he had been a part of. The lead swapped hands during the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs ultimately emerged victorious to move to a 2-1 record, while the winless Blues rued missed opportunities to close out the match. Full...

A small aircraft lost control and crashed into the tarmac during an aerobatics performance at the International Air Show, with the pilot sustaining serious injuries. The incident occurred away from spectators, causing gasps from the crowd, leading to the suspension of the airshow for the day as emergency services respond. The event, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, is now facing transportation delays as tens of thousands of patrons try to leave...