The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has released forecasts indicating that the newly formed El Niño could develop into the strongest on record, potentially making 2027 the hottest year ever. Climate models have been described as 'mind blowing' and 'astounding' by experts.
El Niño Forecast Details
A BoM map shows areas with a chance of unusually high temperatures from now until October. The El Niño phenomenon is linked to record global temperatures and could intensify further.
Domestic Violence Concerns
The killings of two women and two girls in Australia last week have sparked renewed calls for action on domestic violence. Campaigners say the necessary policies are known but not implemented, highlighting a failure to learn from past tragedies.
Smoking Rates Hit Record Low
Daily smoking rates in Australia have fallen to a historic low, and vaping rates have stabilized, according to the largest nationally representative survey on tobacco use.
International News
Researchers have discovered an atmosphere around an Earth-like planet 49 light years away that could support life. The US and Iran continue to trade missile strikes, and the Gaza recovery plan has been scaled back to a small pilot project.
Sports Update
England's rugby team faces Italy, Joe Root scored an unbeaten 99 for England in cricket, and Sam Kerr's NWSL match drew a record crowd of 42,175. The AFL sees only one Steve remaining in the league, down from a peak of over 25 in the early 1990s.
