Exclusive: Sydney Water erects sign at Malabar beach near wastewater facility stating area ‘may be affected by sewage debris balls’ * Fatberg the size of four buses likely birthed poo balls that closed Sydney beaches – and it can’t be cleared Debris balls have washed up on Sydney’s beaches after a weekend of heavy rain, with the objects found on Malabar beach next to a sewage treatment works and also in Botany Bay. Sydney Water erected signs at Malabar beach warning of the potential for debris balls and sewage pollution. Continue reading...

PM confirms Australia was asked to join new body focused on Gaza reconstruction and Middle East peace efforts at weekend Anthony Albanese is considering Donald Trump’s invitation for Australia to join the US president’s proposed “board of peace” initiative, despite concerns its could undermine the work of existing organisations including the UN. The prime minister confirmed Australia had been invited to join the new international body at the weekend, promising serious consideration, especially around proposals to advance Middle East peace efforts. Continue reading...

Woolly incursion occurred during seasonal migration of animals in the Bavarian municipality of Burgsinn About 50 wayward sheep have broken off from their flock and stormed a discount supermarket in German town, startling and delighting customers as they rushed to explore the aisles before being escorted from the premises. The woolly incursion occurred on Monday during a routine seasonal migration of the farm animals in the Bavarian municipality of Burgsinn. A few dozen of the sheep had other ideas about the route and made their way into a store of the Penny retail chain. Continue reading...