A television presenter warns viewers about fake social media accounts impersonating her and attempting to scam people. The fraudulent accounts use her name and photos to contact viewers, requesting money, investments, gift cards, bank details or personal information. She advises people to trust their instincts, block suspicious accounts, report them, and check on vulnerable loved ones who are often targeted by these scams.

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A Rio de Janeiro aquarium used a resident shark to predict the winner of a World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco, with the shark selecting Brazil. The segment also features workplace discussion about AFL and NRL tipping competitions, where Sam Mack was noted as the only person to correctly tip the Crows in recent AFL matches.

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Victorian prisoners, including convicted murderers, rapists and paedophiles, are receiving free access to weight loss medications such as Ozempic at taxpayer expense, costing approximately $700 per month per inmate. The policy follows an incident where an inmate gained over 100 kilograms in prison and died from obesity-related heart issues. The Department of Justice and Corrections states the medication is only provided when there is a clear health benefit, amid Victoria's state debt approaching $200 billion.

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SpaceX is planning a blockbuster stock market listing that could raise $75 billion, with shares expected to be priced at $135 each, valuing the company at $1.77 trillion. Elon Musk will retain more than 80% of voting rights and won't sell his shares in the rocket and AI company. Forbes estimates the public listing could push Musk's personal net worth beyond one trillion dollars, making him the world's first trillionaire.

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Lisa Pham from the Banh Mi Factory in Brisbane has won Queensland's Best Banh Mi award as part of the All The Best Awards, which received over 70,000 votes across 15 categories. The family-run Vietnamese restaurant, established by Lisa's parents who came to Australia as refugees in the 1980s, serves approximately 1,000 banh mi across three Brisbane Northside locations daily. The winning banh mi features a crispy-outside, soft-inside bread roll filled with homemade pate and mayo spreads, pickled vegetables, char-grilled meats, and their specialty crispy roast pork.

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GranBorghini is a UK initiative founded by Mark Cody that takes elderly people for rides in his Lamborghini to combat loneliness and bring joy to their lives. After losing his grandmother to suicide five years ago, Mark left his tech job to fulfil a promise he made to her and now provides thrilling experiences to seniors like Betty Tyen. The project has gained international attention for showing that life can remain exciting regardless of age.

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Knife crime incidents have occurred across three Australian states in recent weeks, including stabbings at a Queensland shopping centre, two separate Melbourne locations, and a Chinese restaurant on the NSW Central Coast. Former Detective Superintendent Rob Critchlow notes that statistics show knife crime and violent crime are trending downward, though concerns remain high. Jack's Law, which provides police with metal-detecting wand powers to search for concealed weapons, is being implemented in some areas, with advocates calling for nationwide expansion of these police powers.

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The Let's Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Super Show runs from Thursday through Sunday at the Brisbane Showgrounds, featuring caravans, camping equipment, and outdoor lifestyle demonstrations. Visitors can win a Hilltop caravan valued at over $86,000 by scanning seven QR codes throughout the venue, with free train travel available between the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. Creek to Coast host Scotty Hillier and outdoor cooking demonstrator Mick showcase campfire cooking techniques and the RV lifestyle at the event.

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Australia faces an impending El Niño weather event that will bring hotter and drier conditions, increasing bushfire and drought risks across the country. The weather pattern, caused by warming Pacific Ocean temperatures shifting away from Australia, could last up to eight years and will intensify through winter and spring. Northern Territory already shows extreme conditions, with recent flooding giving way to rapidly drying landscapes as the dry season takes hold.

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Australia's birth rate has reached a record low, with families of three, four or five children becoming increasingly rare. Soaring housing costs, childcare bills and everyday expenses are cited as major factors influencing parents to limit family size to one or two children. The shift represents a stark contrast to previous generations where families of seven to twelve children were common.

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