For decades Brisbane was a sweaty, unattractive sleepy hollow inhabited by archly conservative citizens who went to sleep at night serenaded by a chorus of cane toads.
Eminent journalist Pritish Nandy, 73, passed away in Mumbai. Known for his impactful work in journalism, art, and film, he was a passionate animal rights activist.
Anthony Albanese has defended himself from criticism of the length of his stay in the Top End as he visits a cattle station to spruik his government’s agriculture and trade policies.