Super Emerson Jones flies the flag for Aussie juniors

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...

RSPCA WA is hosting a community action day in Balga on June 12 from 1pm to 3pm, offering free pet food, health checks, and training tips to assist local pet owners facing cost-of-living challenges. The event includes microchipping, flea and worming treatments, and aims to prevent welfare concerns for pets, with a focus on addressing the 399 animal cruelty reports in the area. Attendees can bring social, vaccinated dogs and puppies on a leash, and...

SummaryResearchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo have created a seawater-dissolvable plastic that breaks down within hours, providing a potential solution to ocean pollution. This innovative material is as strong as traditional plastics but disintegrates into harmless components that can be processed by bacteria, avoiding microplastics. Although commercialization plans are not yet detailed, interest from the packaging sector is growing as global plastic waste is projected to triple...

ADX Energy has increased its economic interest in the Anshof oil field in Upper Austria from 50% to 70% without cash expenditure, acquiring Xstate Resources' 20% stake by offsetting the purchase price against unpaid cash calls. This strategic move boosts ADX’s daily output from the Anshof-3 well to 72 barrels of oil per day, contributing to a total production of 307 barrels of oil equivalent per day across its Austrian operations. Additionally, ADX plans to...

Chery, China's largest vehicle exporter, has returned to Australia in 2023 with a factory-backed operation, introducing the Omoda Jaecoo brand featuring the Jaecoo J8 SUV. The J8, a flagship model, is designed for five passengers, competing with vehicles like the Subaru Outback and Mazda CX-70, and is priced competitively against mid-range SUVs. Its interior is noted for its stylish design and quality materials, offering features like ambient lighting and a fragrance system, highlighting a significant...