Aussies take mixed 4x400m silver in World Relays

An Australian novelist jailed in China, Yang Hengjun, has described his "unbearable suffering" in a letter as he enters his seventh year of detention following a suspended death sentence for espionage, which he denies. He thanked Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for efforts to secure his medical care and reunification with his family, while Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed deep concern for his wellbeing. Yang, who previously worked for China's Ministry of State Security and...

In the recent Australian election, Peter Dutton, former Liberal Party leader, lost his seat in Dickson, signaling a shift in voter sentiment in Queensland, traditionally his stronghold. This shift is attributed to a new bloc of young voters and women disillusioned with the Coalition, often citing the "Dutton effect" as a reason for their votes against the party. As a result, Labor was able to capture multiple electorates in Queensland, which voters like Sue and...

In April, consumer spending rose by 0.2% due to extended holidays from Easter and Anzac Day, but the increase was less than anticipated, according to Commonwealth Bank's insights. Despite growth in sectors like hospitality and food, spending remained mixed and underwhelming, with households continuing to save more than expected amidst lower interest rates and improving inflation. Economists suggest that several interest rate cuts may be necessary to boost consumer sentiment and spending further. Full Article

SummaryBeauty influencer Valeria Marquez was shot dead during a TikTok live stream at a salon in Zapopan, with nearly 200,000 followers witnessing the tragic event. Just before the shooting, Marquez expressed concern about someone who had visited the salon with an expensive gift for her. Her death, which is being investigated as femicide, highlights the alarming rates of gender-based violence in Mexico, where Jalisco ranks sixth in homicides among the country's states. Full Article

SummaryReal Madrid defeated Mallorca 2-1, with Jacobo Ramon scoring in added time, to delay Barcelona's title celebrations in La Liga. Barcelona remains four points ahead and can secure the title with a win against Espanyol. In other matches, Villarreal won 3-0 against Leganes, and Alaves triumphed 1-0 over Valencia, while Kylian Mbappe, who equalized for Madrid, is in contention for the league's top scorer with 27 goals, ahead of Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski. Full Article

A Bunbury-born, Perth-based activist, Cory Kous, is embarking on an 18-month to two-year journey around Australia to raise awareness for men’s mental health, inspired by his own struggles. Starting in Kwinana, he has reached Bunbury and plans to continue along the coast to Busselton and Margaret River before crossing the Nullarbor. Kous aims to encourage open discussions among men about mental health and has started a GoFundMe to support his journey, with excess funds going...