US holding direct talks with Iran, Trump says

Perth's Alex Condon played a crucial role in leading Florida to victory in the US college basketball championship game, contributing 12 points, seven rebounds, and four steals as his team overcame a 12-point deficit to beat Houston 65-63. Condon made key defensive plays in the final moments of the game, helping force a turnover and sealing the win by diving on a loose ball. The 20-year-old, who is also a 'category B' rookie at AFL...

The Hyundai Tucson is offering nationwide drive-away pricing until June 30, 2025, allowing buyers to save between $2810 and $4110 in New South Wales depending on the variant. The offer is not valid with other promotions or for fleet, government, or rental buyers, and is available while stock lasts. Hyundai has a good supply of both combustion-powered and hybrid Tucsons across all states and variants, with the Tucson ranking as the fifth best-selling vehicle in...

Former Australian cricket prodigy Will Pucovski has announced his retirement from playing due to ongoing concussion-related symptoms, following a medical panel's recommendation to not play again. Pucovski, who made his Test debut in 2021, expressed disappointment at not being able to fulfill his cricketing ambitions due to his health issues. Despite his retirement as a player, Pucovski has transitioned into coaching and has been appointed as the coach of the Melbourne Cricket Club’s Premier team,...

An Australian monarchist group criticizes the Government's decision to remove Queen Elizabeth II's portrait from the $5 note, labeling it as "neo-communism." The group, Australian Monarchist League, presents an alternative design featuring both monarchy and Indigenous art. The Reserve Bank of Australia announced the redesign to feature Indigenous artwork, excluding King Charles III, sparking both support and outrage among the public and politicians. Full Article

Newer diabetes medications, including Ozempic, are showing promise in lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in Australians. A US study found that drugs like GLP-1RAs and SGLT2is were linked to a lower risk of developing these diseases in people with type-2 diabetes. While further research is needed to confirm these findings, these medications have been shown to reduce inflammation and improve insulin signaling in the brain. Full Article

In an entertaining 1-1 draw, Osasuna defender Jorge Herrando scored the first goal of the La Liga season for his team, only to have it cancelled out by a late penalty for Leganes. Despite dominating much of the match, Osasuna missed several chances to secure the win, allowing Leganes to equalize with a late penalty from Dani Raba. The result saw Osasuna move up to 13th place in the standings, while Leganes closed the gap...