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Japan looks to hire bear hunters after record number of attacks
In the past six months, there have been four times the number of people killed by bears compared with last year, and the Japanese government wants to hire hunters to help cull the animals. Source link
Warren Tredrea was the Power's premiership captain, but has now been booted from its board
The Port Adelaide Football Club continues to describe Warren Tredrea as one of its greatest-ever players — but on Friday it dismissed him from its board of directors. Source link
South Africa criticises US refugee policy prioritising white Afrikaner minority
On Thursday, the Trump administration announced its refugee policy would prioritise admitting Afrikaners, South Africa’s white minority group. Source link
Mass killings reported in militia attack on Darfur hospital in Sudan
The World Health Organization says the attack this week involved gunmen striking in several waves, abducting doctors and nurses, gunning down staff, patients and people sheltering there. Source link
'You will get yours': Liam Gallagher incensed by fan's flare at Melbourne Oasis concert
A flare let off by a crowd member at the first of three Melbourne Oasis concerts has angered the band’s co-founder Liam Gallagher, sparking an expletive-laden post. Source link
Esports expand rural students' chance for professional career
Too much gaming time can be considered problematic. But, for these kids, it represents camaraderie, competition and the possibility of a future career. Source link
Nationals ditch net zero support in party platform
The decision by the party’s Federal Council does not bind federal parliamentarians but could pave the way for them to make a similar move as early as this week. Source link
Scientists work to unravel mystery tick illness hitting Australians
Thousands of Australians report suffering debilitating chronic symptoms after getting a tick bite. But their illness — and the cause of it — is still not well understood. Source link
Prestigious school banned from accepting new boarders until proven safe
A prestigious private school in regional Victoria, accused of ignoring a toxic cycle of violence, has been banned from accepting new boarding students until it can prove it complies with safety standards. Source link
Road to isolated community considered for repair after three years
A road into a largely cut-off community near the Blue Mountains that has been closed for three years because it was deemed too dangerous is being considered for repair. Source link