Deadly bird flu strain may have reached Australia

E-bike crackdown, school day protests and household debates

New South Wales announces a $6 million funding program to address e-bike chaos through parking bays, no-go zones and go-slow zones in local councils. Melbourne private school students face extended school days of up to 45 minutes, with finish times moving from 2:35pm-3:05pm to 3:20pm, sparking student protests and online petitions. Scientists settle common household debates including whether condiments belong in the fridge, shoes should be worn indoors, and how frequently towels should be washed. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

AstraZeneca pulls women's cancer drug from PBS

AstraZeneca is withdrawing Zoladex from Australian shelves after deeming the PBS reimbursement price commercially unviable. Around 8,000 women who rely on the monthly injection to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and other conditions are left uncertain about continued access. The pharmaceutical company is negotiating to list a three-monthly version on the PBS while offering temporary free supply to some patients with no alternatives. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Half of Australians hit by cybercrime as safety habits decline

The Australian Institute of Criminology reports that almost half of Australians experienced cybercrime in the past year, with online marketplace scams being the most common, followed by investment, phishing and remote access scams. The research reveals Australians are scaling back on key online safety behaviours such as using secure passwords, installing software updates and checking social media privacy settings. Surprisingly, 25 to 49-year-olds are increasingly falling victim to scams due to higher exposure from spending more time online for both personal and work activities. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Burnham unveils plan for northern powerbase

Andy Burnham, Britain's Prime Minister-in-waiting and former Manchester Mayor, has unveiled plans to decentralise power by creating 'Number 10 North', a new Downing Street team based in the north of England. The initiative aims to drive economic growth across the UK and shift influence beyond London. As the only current candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer, Burnham could become Prime Minister as early as 20 July. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

US and Iran return to peace talks in Qatar

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold high-level peace talks in Doha, Qatar, following a recent flare-up in fighting between the two nations. Donald Trump announced he is sending two top advisers to the negotiations, which focus on a memorandum of understanding regarding Iran's denuclearisation, though confusion remains about who requested the meeting and which officials will attend. Mediators are working to bring both sides to the negotiating table as the conflict shifts from military engagement to diplomatic resolution. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.