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Super-tough moss survives nine months in space strapped to the ISS
Moss has the potential to provide food for astronauts of the future, according to a study that exposed one of Earth’s oldest plants to the extremes of space travel. Source link
'Capitulation': Everything we know about new US plans to end war in Ukraine
European allies of Kyiv say “peace cannot be capitulation” as details of a new plan to end the Ukraine war emerge. Source link
Woman fined after attempting to hide bag of meth in her sausage dog
A 44-year-old woman is fined almost $2,000 after she tried to insert a bag of methylamphetamine into her dog’s body. Source link
Victorian commissioner for Aboriginal children and young people resigns
Commissioner Meena Singh will step down from her role on Friday after three and a half years in the job. Source link
NZ government's puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
The New Zealand cabinet signs off on plans to halt new prescriptions for puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria from mid-December. Source link
Who is Kellie Sloane, frontrunner to lead the NSW Liberals?
The first-term MP has been endorsed by outgoing leader Mark Speakman ahead of the NSW Liberal party room meeting on Friday. Here’s what to know. Source link
'Financially dire': Gupta lost Whyalla, Liberty Bell Bay may be next
The manganese smelter in Tasmania has ore sitting untouched as Sanjeev Gupta turns to a Georgian company for a bailout, but an ASIC investigation looms. Source link
Neo-Nazi charged over alleged harassment of federal politician
Joel Davis, who spoke at a rally outside NSW parliament earlier this month, was referred to the Australian Federal Police over a message about a Sydney MP. Source link
Curtain call for one of Queensland's last drive-in theatres
Rising expenses and poor weather are to blame for the closure of one of Queensland’s last remaining drive-in cinemas. Source link
Surfing pioneer hangs up board at age 87 after decades catching waves
Seven decades ago when Kevin Merifield started exploring breaks in WA’s South West, locals thought he was crazy braving the “shark-infested” waters to surf. Source link