Good morning. The impact of the huge data breach at Optus is still spreading, with an international law enforcement investigation and moves to help the telco’s customers whose digital identities are at risk. Meanwhile, Russia has revealed the “results” of so-called referendums in the parts of Ukraine it invaded, and sabotage is suspected to be behind sudden leaks in a disused major European gas pipeline.
Who tests your food for pesticides in Australia? Australia has some of the highest pesticide use in the western world – yet finding out who tests fruit and vegetables for chemical residue is surprisingly hard. And as a new survey reveals more than 7% of pears and 3.7% of apples were found to have more pesticide residue than the maximum legal limit, it’s more important than ever. Guardian Australia has a guide to everything you need to know, and an analysis of how Australia’s farmers could reap the benefits from smarter use of pesticides
