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Fremantle legend Matthew Pavlich has been appointed as the new chief executive of the AFL's Sydney Swans, marking a significant West Australian influence within the club. He will collaborate with senior coach Dean Cox and notable players like midfielder Chad Warner, further strengthening the team's connection to Western Australia. Want More Context? 🔎

A study by Norton reveals that 40% of Australian parents suspect their children use AI for emotional support, with significant screen time averaging 3.34 hours daily. While AI tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly are popular, 15% of kids have faced cyberbullying, highlighting the challenges parents face in navigating their children's digital lives. Want More Context? 🔎

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? 🔎