Wayne reflects on the Australian government's announcement that its Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) has slashed its interest rate to 1.77%, the lowest rate in the RIC's 2½ year history. Wayne wonders why the RIC's scope isn't expanded to assist regional manufacturing.
More at FlowNews24: https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/federal-farm-loans-rate-drops-to-historic-low-1-77-interest-rate

Wayne covers the police seizure of 300 litres of alcohol that had been intended for smuggling into the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands in the far northwest of South Australia. More at FlowNews24: https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/police-stop-illegal-alcohol-bound-for-apy-lands

Cricket South African has been working tirelessly to meet Cricket Australia's expectations for the 3 match test tour, but are frustrated that at the 11th hour Australia has cancelled the tour - particularly since other national sides have toured, and are touring. Wayne Phillips reflects on the situation. More at FlowNews24: https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/australia-cricket-tour-to-south-africa-off

ALP in danger of being trapped between the Biden administration and Morrison government similarities on climate policy, John McDonnell writes on FlowNews24. Wayne Phillips reflects further on the challenges facing Labor's new shadow minister for climate.
More at FlowNews24: https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/bowens-climate-challenge