Katanning local Dillon Clay wins agricultural and off-road category in inaugural tyre fitter of year awards

Mid West farmers are celebrating significant rainfall, with up to 72mm recorded, marking the first major precipitation since last winter. This much-needed rain has spurred crop growth, particularly lupins and wheat, providing relief to farmers who have faced dry conditions. Weather experts predict continued rain, with thunderstorms expected to impact parts of Western Australia, offering hope for further improvements in crop yields as farmers remain optimistic about the season ahead. Full Article

SummaryHarvard University has requested a federal judge to unfreeze $2.5 billion in research funding that the Trump administration blocked, claiming the freeze is illegal. The funding impacts crucial research areas, including cancer and infectious diseases, and follows Harvard's rejection of a White House list of demands. Harvard argues that the funding freeze violates its free speech rights, while the Trump administration has launched multiple investigations into the university amid allegations of anti-Semitism and discrimination. Full...

Mount Etna Eruption Sends Tourists ScramblingAn enormous eruption at Mount Etna, Sicily, sent a towering plume of gas, ash, and rock several kilometers into the sky, prompting panic among tourists on a guided tour. Eyewitnesses described a sudden, powerful boom, while some tourists filmed the dramatic event despite the chaos. The Sicilian Civil Protection Agency is coordinating with tour operators to ensure the safety of those affected, as Mount Etna remains a popular destination, attracting...

Erin Patterson, accused of murdering her estranged husband’s family by poisoning a beef wellington lunch, testified at her trial, expressing concerns about her distancing relationship with Simon Patterson's family prior to the incident. During her testimony, she described her feelings of exclusion and her struggles with family dynamics, while stating that her marriage with Simon was "functional." Patterson faces three counts of murder and one of attempted murder after her in-laws died from organ failure...

Daria Kasatkina's exit has ended the Australian seniors' challenge at Roland Garros, but 16-year-old Emerson Jones continues the quest in the junior event, defeating Capucine Jauffret 6-1, 1-6, 6-2. As the top seed and world No. 2 junior, Jones aims to make history as the first Australian girl to win a junior Grand Slam since 1968, inspired by rising talents like Maya Joint. With a strong sporting background, Jones is adapting well to professional play,...

SummaryHeinrich Klaasen, the South African wicketkeeper, announced his retirement from international cricket to focus on family, shortly after Glenn Maxwell's retirement from ODIs. Klaasen, who was South Africa's top scorer in the T20 World Cup final last year, ranks fourth in ODI strike rates with 2,141 runs in 60 matches. Cricket South Africa praised his contributions and legacy, noting that he has played 122 games across all formats, despite being left off the central contracts...