Scientists tagging 10,000 bogong moths to solve migration mystery

Researchers are marking thousands of bogong moths with distinctive white dots, hoping to unravel one of nature's great puzzles. The ambitious project relies heavily on citizen scientists spotting these tiny tags as the moths make their epic journeys. If you see a white-dotted moth, you might be helping solve a mystery that's puzzled scientists for generations.

E-scooter injuries among children jump 67% in one year

Emergency departments are seeing a troubling surge in serious e-scooter injuries, with cases rising by two-thirds in just twelve months. Boys aged 10 to 14 are most at risk, with injuries ranging from broken bones to fractured skulls and internal injuries. The numbers have renewed calls for tighter safety regulations around the increasingly popular devices.

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Salmon antibiotic licence revoked over safety concerns

Tasmania's salmon industry can no longer use the antibiotic florfenicol after regulators suspended its emergency licence, citing unacceptable risks. The decision affects one of Australia's largest aquaculture sectors.

Bruce McAvaney mourns commentary partner Dennis Cometti

Legendary commentator Bruce McAvaney says he's lost something truly precious with the death of his long-time AFL calling partner Dennis Cometti, describing their decades-long friendship as irreplaceable.

Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as bombardment continues — Officials say more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran where the supreme leader will lie in state. (BBC World)

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