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The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025

You might think frogs never get enough water. Turns out, they can fare worse in floods than bushfires

Frogs need water. Almost all of the world’s 7,900 known frog species breed in fresh water. And when it rains, these amphibians erupt into a chorus of calls – croaks, trills, cheeps and bellows – to attract a mate.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025

Menulog is closing in Australia. Could food delivery soon cost more?

It’s been a rocky road for Australia’s food delivery sector. Over the past decade, major platforms and a smattering of daring, minor players have been jostling for market share. That’s brought rapid change – and also seen several high-profile business casualties.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2025

Tycoon who donated £1m to Brexit campaigns considers moving to Australia for good

Robert Edmiston said thoughts of moving were motivated by reasons including family and a warmer climate

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Hundreds of bagpipers smash world record with rendition of AC/DC rock classic

374 musicians claimed record with a rendition of AC/DC’s It’s a Long Way to the Top

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Green finds form with bat for Western Australia

Allrounder Cameron Green is in position to make a big total after making an unbeaten 49 for Western Australia, but Queensland hold the upper hand.

AAP · Nov 12, 2025

Australia’s ‘old blokes’ rally together for the Ashes chasing one last demolition of England

Australia’s Ashes squad contains only one player – Cameron Green – younger than 30 years old but that does not mean this battle-hardened Test team are over the hill just yet

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Sri Lanka in Pakistan 2025

Follow all the action from Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025

Climate-sceptic IPA refuses to reveal funders in fiery Senate inquiry

Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart has previously donated to Institute of Public Affairs but thinktank won’t say if she remains a donor

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025

10 Reveals Why It Cast Publisher Michael In Big Brother Australia Despite Media Ban

The casting requirements said contestants could not work or be linked to “any television broadcaster, news or media organisation, including any web-based media or other online platform or outlet”. However, Michael is the CEO of a media company.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 12, 2025