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West Australians will soon be able to purchase drinks without a meal at pubs on Good Friday and Christmas Day due to new liquor licensing reforms by the State Government, effective next year. The reforms also allow expanded trading hours on public holidays like Anzac Day, enabling venues to operate from 10am to midnight, and include the elimination of extended trading permit renewals and the acceptance of digital IDs. Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia...

SummaryOscar McDonald will play his first AFL game in over a year as Fremantle faces Melbourne, after adapting to a forward/ruck position due to team needs. McDonald, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, will back up ruckman Sean Darcy, tasked with competing against Max Gawn, and may face his brother Tom during the match. In contrast, Melbourne has made significant changes, dropping key players Bayley Fritsch and Jacob van Rooyen as...

The Kia Tasman is now available for order in Australia, with customer deliveries starting in July 2023. It will initially be offered as a dual-cab pickup, followed by a dual-cab/chassis in August and a single-cab/chassis in late 2025, with prices starting at $42,990 for the base model. The Tasman features five variants and includes a payload capacity exceeding 1000kg, alongside standard safety equipment like autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. Full Article

SummaryBenji Marshall has defended Wests Tigers players against accusations of bullying five-eighth Lachlan Galvin, who has decided not to renew his contract beyond 2026. After criticism of Marshall's coaching, which Galvin's manager rejected, Marshall stated that while players showed emotional reactions on social media, it did not constitute bullying. Marshall expressed surprise at the criticism and highlighted Galvin's successful season under his guidance, noting he was disappointed by the allegations against his coaching abilities. Full...

A group of scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope has recorded the strongest signs of life on an alien planet, K2-18 b, by detecting gases—dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS)—associated with biological processes on Earth. While these findings suggest the potential for microbial life, researchers caution that they are not confirming the existence of living organisms but rather identifying a possible biosignature. Astrophysicist Nikku Madhusudhan emphasizes that this marks a transformational moment in...

Perth’s Alex Condon has declared for the NBA draft while retaining his college eligibility at the University of Florida. Projected as a late first or early second-round pick, Condon's stock rose after his significant performance in Florida's NCAA championship win, where he contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds. He has until May 28 to decide whether to remain in the draft, contingent on securing a guaranteed contract, or return to college, emphasizing his strong connection...