Berry pesticide levels spark safety debate

Nick Winmar removed from AFL Hall of Fame

St Kilda great Nick Winmar has been removed from the Australian Football Hall of Fame effective immediately after being found guilty of three assault charges involving violence against a woman. The AFL Commission made the decision, while St Kilda has suspended Winmar from the club's Hall of Fame pending the formal conclusion of the full legal process. The 60-year-old footballer's removal follows his criminal convictions. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Crows star faces jail over alleged crash; Pulteney street takedown; share house fire

Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell faces potential jail time after exclusive video shows him allegedly striking a pedestrian with his vehicle on Port Road while driving to training. The 25-year-old is charged with aggravated driving without due care and failing to present to police within 90 minutes, with the latter charge carrying a maximum penalty of up to 15 years imprisonment depending on injury severity. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dogs chase off alleged sex attacker; Melbourne shootings escalate; Albanese unveils AI plan

Two women walking their dogs along the Kooyong Trail in Melbourne were attacked by a man who jumped out of bushes and made sexual comments before grabbing them. Their dogs chased down the alleged offender, with one dog biting his ankle and tearing his pants. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Berry pesticide levels spark safety debate

Australia's farming chemicals regulator is addressing public concerns about a proposal to increase permitted levels of isocycloseram pesticide on berry farms. The pesticide, used to eliminate bugs and caterpillars, could see a 500-fold increase in allowable trace amounts, though regulators maintain the proposed levels are safe based on rigorous scientific testing. Anti-pesticide groups have raised concerns citing studies showing health problems and birth defects in rats exposed to very high doses, while farmers warn that misinformation could devastate the berry industry. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sydney’s property market flatlines as demand plummets

There is more evidence of Sydney's flatlining property market, with some mid-week open homes attracting almost zero buyer interest. One property baron has declared the market dead, asking why anyone would purchase now when prices are likely to fall further. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.