‘Relief’: Mid West farmers’ crops start to spring out of the ground as rain finally falls

Last month, the Withers community hosted a morning tea at the Withers Community Library to raise funds for cancer research as part of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea event, which has raised over $250 million in 32 years. The event, attended by local residents and volunteers, was praised by community member Julie Underdown for its success in gathering essential funds for the Cancer Council, highlighting the impact of cancer on nearly half of Australians. Underdown expressed...

SummaryWorld number one Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the French Open with a decisive 6-1, 7-5, 6-0 victory over Alexander Bublik, marking his sixth grand slam semi-final appearance. Sinner, who has not dropped a set in the tournament and has won 19 consecutive matches at majors, faced some resistance from Bublik but ultimately maintained control, especially in the final set. He will next face either Alexander Zverev or Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals....

SummarySeveral fatalities and numerous injuries are reported following a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, during celebrations for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first Indian Premier League title win. The crush occurred as thousands of cricket fans gathered, with local reports indicating at least seven deaths. Karnataka's deputy chief minister, DK Shivakumar, described the crowd as "very uncontrollable," while emergency services were seen transporting the injured to ambulances. Full Article

PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri has announced it will double its flights from Perth to Bali, increasing the route frequency from seven to 14 times a week. The increase will occur in two phases, starting with an initial rise to 11 flights weekly on July 2, followed by a further increase to 14 flights on July 18. This expansion follows TransNusa's successful launch of scheduled flights to Perth on March 20, 2025, and comes amid a...

Kagiso Rabada received a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine, as confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport. The 30-year-old fast bowler, who was with the Gujarat Titans at the time, admitted to the violation and apologized, with the positive test linked to a sample taken during the SA20 league in January. Following his suspension, Rabada returned to play two matches for Gujarat and is set to lead South Africa's bowling attack...

Former AFL player Tim Watson spoke about Neale Daniher's courageous fight against motor neurone disease, emphasizing his authenticity and positive approach that have made the Big Freeze fundraiser a success, raising over $115 million. Watson highlighted Daniher's determination and evolution since his diagnosis in 2013, noting how he reframed his struggles into a message of hope and inspiration for others. Daniher's resilience and humor have resonated deeply with the public, making him an iconic figure...