South Australia bans fish-shaped soy sauce containers to cut plastic waste amid record algal blooms and marine crises.
A severe heatwave has broken multiple temperature records across Australia, with some locations reaching nearly 50°C. The event is linked to climate change, with experts noting it is among the most intense and prolonged in recent history, exacerbating bushfire risks and impacting communities.
The parents of four-year-old Gus Lamont have issued a renewed appeal for information. Police suspect a station resident in his disappearance, which occurred in South Australia on 27 September. Extensive searches have failed to find Gus or his belongings, and authorities continue their investigation.
Australia's states and federal government are implementing temporary free public transport measures to counter rising fuel prices caused by the Iran war. Victoria and Tasmania are providing free travel until July, while other states focus on different cost-of-living relief strategies. The measures aim to ease household financial pressures.
Experts warn that rising ocean temperatures are increasing shark sightings along Southern California beaches. Recent encounters include sharks circling near surfers and drone sightings, but attacks remain rare. Warming waters and potential El Niño conditions are likely to make this summer more active for sharks, prompting increased vigilance.