OECD March Economic Outlook flags slowdown in Australian economic growth

At the AHA Hospitality Expo in Perth, The Sandbar Scarborough Beach won WA’s Best Cocktail Competition with its “Matcha Made in Heaven,” becoming only the second drink to earn the title. The event featured bartenders from four top venues, and the winning team received tickets to see One Republic at RAC Arena valued at $4000. Need More Context? 🔎

Starting July 1, more Australians with rarer cystic fibrosis mutations will gain access to Trikafta through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, significantly lowering treatment costs. This expansion includes an additional 271 mutations, providing hope for improved quality of life for affected individuals like four-year-old Koah Hart, who has one of the rarest combinations. Need More Context? 🔎

A viral video shows a group of friends sneaking bar mats and a premiership flag from the Endeavour Tavern in Lancelin, capturing their antics on CCTV. Tavern owner Paul Ferguson reported that the thieves returned the items shortly after, turning a light-hearted prank into a humorous story that delighted the pub community. Need More Context? 🔎

Great Southern Mining and Gold Fields Limited are set to drill a promising 2.4-kilometre porphyry anomaly in Queensland, believed to contain a significant gold-copper deposit. This drilling campaign, part of their Edinburgh project, aims to explore two large IP anomalies at Leichhardt Creek, potentially leading to a major discovery after extensive geophysical and geochemical surveys. Need More Context? 🔎

Virgin Australia has resumed trading on the stock exchange after more than five years, with shares opening above $3.10, a notable increase from the $2.90 price set during a partial sale by Bain Capital. CEO Dave Emerson highlighted a clear strategy and staff contributions in the airline's restructuring, while Bain retains a 40% stake and is set to benefit from significant fees and severance payments tied to their management of the company. Need More Context?...

Two flights from Perth were diverted due to airspace closures following Iran's attack on the US Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar, which was thwarted without casualties. Qantas flights to London and Paris had to adjust their routes, while Qatar Airways temporarily suspended operations, impacting several flights, as safety and recovery efforts were coordinated for affected passengers. Need More Context? 🔎