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5 hours ago
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Gas plant that caused stink in parts of the Hunter to stay off this week
TESTING has halted at the Hunter's newest power generator for at least a week as investigations into an odour detected across the region get under way. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes told ABC Radio they would pause operations for the next week or so while they figure out what went wrong. Burning eyes and breathing issues plagued residents in parts of the Hunter after Kurri Kurri's Hunter Power Project began late last week. From Kurri Kurri to Belmont, Newcastle and West Wallsend people noticed a strong, burning diesel-like smell moving through Tuesday, July 8, afternoon and into Wednesday, July 9. "We were getting responses all around the Hunter," federal member Dan Repacholi said. "They're having trouble breathing and their washing reeks of fumes," he said. In response to the public outcry, Snowy Hydro Hunter Project Power team paused their testing at the Kurri Kurri gas station on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson said. They said during the testing phase of a new turbine, both gas and diesel were used but once fully operational, the station would operate on gas with diesel as a back-up. "The testing resulted in visible emissions and an odour that drifted over parts of the Hunter," they said. "We understand this caused undue discomfort and worry, and for that, we sincerely apologise to the local community." The spokesperson said they were working with the EPA to further investigate the emissions, the possible source of the odour, and to undertake extra monitoring of air quality. Mr Barnes said they would consider beginning gas commissioning of the plant over the coming weeks, but going forward, the wider Hunter community would be notified of future operations. He said gas testing would not have the same effect as diesel testing. "The problem in the last week is we were burning diesel before the plant was synchronised with the grid, in full operation, we won't get any of these emissions," he said. He said they would have to test the turbines on diesel at some point but they would not go ahead until they figured out how to prevent the stink caused from this week's testing. The Hunter MP said his office was inundated with anywhere from 600 to 1000 concerned residents reaching out in less than 24 hours. "We have had doctors ringing up saying their surgeries are being overrun by this issue," he said. "We've had childcare centres that have said they've had to send their kids home." Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell, while another in West Wallsend said the smell was "sickening" Mr Repacholi said the community needed clear communication, accountability and a plan for residents when the smell happens again. "Locals deserve to know what's in the air and how long it's going to last and what's being done to minimise any harm," he said. "Honestly, the communication levels from Snowy Hydro have been disgusting." Mr Repacholi said that neither he nor other federal, state or local government had communicated about the potential air pollution risk. "I've raised my concerns to the energy minister already, and it has definitely gone up the chain," he said. "That's just not good enough by Snowy Hydro, they need to be better, and they should be better." Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. The gas-fired project entered the national grid in March, two years after it was meant to begin operating. Snowy Hyrdo stated that the power station remained on track to be delivered within it's target of around $1.3 billion but in March the Newcastle Herald reported that costs could be closer to $2 billion. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson they had continuous emissions monitoring on-site and were currently operating within environmental compliance limits. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) confirmed they had officers in Kurri Kurri on Wednesday investigating reports of visible and odorous emissions. "The source appears to be the new Hunter Power Station near Kurri Kurri where Snowy Hydro is currently commissioning gas/diesel turbine units," a spokesperson said. Commissioning is when new equipment is tested to ensure it is operating safely before being brought into full working order. The EPA said they reviewed air dispersion modelling ahead of the commissioning phase of the site, which predicted the emissions would not have any adverse effect on public health or the environment. They said the power station was required to conduct continous emissions monitoring, including during the commissioning phase where emissions are usually higher than normal operation. "We will check that the emissions limits haven't been breached and continue to closely monitor the process to ensure compliance with the environmental standards," they said. TESTING has halted at the Hunter's newest power generator for at least a week as investigations into an odour detected across the region get under way. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes told ABC Radio they would pause operations for the next week or so while they figure out what went wrong. Burning eyes and breathing issues plagued residents in parts of the Hunter after Kurri Kurri's Hunter Power Project began late last week. From Kurri Kurri to Belmont, Newcastle and West Wallsend people noticed a strong, burning diesel-like smell moving through Tuesday, July 8, afternoon and into Wednesday, July 9. "We were getting responses all around the Hunter," federal member Dan Repacholi said. "They're having trouble breathing and their washing reeks of fumes," he said. In response to the public outcry, Snowy Hydro Hunter Project Power team paused their testing at the Kurri Kurri gas station on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson said. They said during the testing phase of a new turbine, both gas and diesel were used but once fully operational, the station would operate on gas with diesel as a back-up. "The testing resulted in visible emissions and an odour that drifted over parts of the Hunter," they said. "We understand this caused undue discomfort and worry, and for that, we sincerely apologise to the local community." The spokesperson said they were working with the EPA to further investigate the emissions, the possible source of the odour, and to undertake extra monitoring of air quality. Mr Barnes said they would consider beginning gas commissioning of the plant over the coming weeks, but going forward, the wider Hunter community would be notified of future operations. He said gas testing would not have the same effect as diesel testing. "The problem in the last week is we were burning diesel before the plant was synchronised with the grid, in full operation, we won't get any of these emissions," he said. He said they would have to test the turbines on diesel at some point but they would not go ahead until they figured out how to prevent the stink caused from this week's testing. The Hunter MP said his office was inundated with anywhere from 600 to 1000 concerned residents reaching out in less than 24 hours. "We have had doctors ringing up saying their surgeries are being overrun by this issue," he said. "We've had childcare centres that have said they've had to send their kids home." Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell, while another in West Wallsend said the smell was "sickening" Mr Repacholi said the community needed clear communication, accountability and a plan for residents when the smell happens again. "Locals deserve to know what's in the air and how long it's going to last and what's being done to minimise any harm," he said. "Honestly, the communication levels from Snowy Hydro have been disgusting." Mr Repacholi said that neither he nor other federal, state or local government had communicated about the potential air pollution risk. "I've raised my concerns to the energy minister already, and it has definitely gone up the chain," he said. "That's just not good enough by Snowy Hydro, they need to be better, and they should be better." Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. The gas-fired project entered the national grid in March, two years after it was meant to begin operating. Snowy Hyrdo stated that the power station remained on track to be delivered within it's target of around $1.3 billion but in March the Newcastle Herald reported that costs could be closer to $2 billion. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson they had continuous emissions monitoring on-site and were currently operating within environmental compliance limits. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) confirmed they had officers in Kurri Kurri on Wednesday investigating reports of visible and odorous emissions. "The source appears to be the new Hunter Power Station near Kurri Kurri where Snowy Hydro is currently commissioning gas/diesel turbine units," a spokesperson said. Commissioning is when new equipment is tested to ensure it is operating safely before being brought into full working order. The EPA said they reviewed air dispersion modelling ahead of the commissioning phase of the site, which predicted the emissions would not have any adverse effect on public health or the environment. They said the power station was required to conduct continous emissions monitoring, including during the commissioning phase where emissions are usually higher than normal operation. "We will check that the emissions limits haven't been breached and continue to closely monitor the process to ensure compliance with the environmental standards," they said. TESTING has halted at the Hunter's newest power generator for at least a week as investigations into an odour detected across the region get under way. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes told ABC Radio they would pause operations for the next week or so while they figure out what went wrong. Burning eyes and breathing issues plagued residents in parts of the Hunter after Kurri Kurri's Hunter Power Project began late last week. From Kurri Kurri to Belmont, Newcastle and West Wallsend people noticed a strong, burning diesel-like smell moving through Tuesday, July 8, afternoon and into Wednesday, July 9. "We were getting responses all around the Hunter," federal member Dan Repacholi said. "They're having trouble breathing and their washing reeks of fumes," he said. In response to the public outcry, Snowy Hydro Hunter Project Power team paused their testing at the Kurri Kurri gas station on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson said. They said during the testing phase of a new turbine, both gas and diesel were used but once fully operational, the station would operate on gas with diesel as a back-up. "The testing resulted in visible emissions and an odour that drifted over parts of the Hunter," they said. "We understand this caused undue discomfort and worry, and for that, we sincerely apologise to the local community." The spokesperson said they were working with the EPA to further investigate the emissions, the possible source of the odour, and to undertake extra monitoring of air quality. Mr Barnes said they would consider beginning gas commissioning of the plant over the coming weeks, but going forward, the wider Hunter community would be notified of future operations. He said gas testing would not have the same effect as diesel testing. "The problem in the last week is we were burning diesel before the plant was synchronised with the grid, in full operation, we won't get any of these emissions," he said. He said they would have to test the turbines on diesel at some point but they would not go ahead until they figured out how to prevent the stink caused from this week's testing. The Hunter MP said his office was inundated with anywhere from 600 to 1000 concerned residents reaching out in less than 24 hours. "We have had doctors ringing up saying their surgeries are being overrun by this issue," he said. "We've had childcare centres that have said they've had to send their kids home." Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell, while another in West Wallsend said the smell was "sickening" Mr Repacholi said the community needed clear communication, accountability and a plan for residents when the smell happens again. "Locals deserve to know what's in the air and how long it's going to last and what's being done to minimise any harm," he said. "Honestly, the communication levels from Snowy Hydro have been disgusting." Mr Repacholi said that neither he nor other federal, state or local government had communicated about the potential air pollution risk. "I've raised my concerns to the energy minister already, and it has definitely gone up the chain," he said. "That's just not good enough by Snowy Hydro, they need to be better, and they should be better." Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. The gas-fired project entered the national grid in March, two years after it was meant to begin operating. Snowy Hyrdo stated that the power station remained on track to be delivered within it's target of around $1.3 billion but in March the Newcastle Herald reported that costs could be closer to $2 billion. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson they had continuous emissions monitoring on-site and were currently operating within environmental compliance limits. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) confirmed they had officers in Kurri Kurri on Wednesday investigating reports of visible and odorous emissions. "The source appears to be the new Hunter Power Station near Kurri Kurri where Snowy Hydro is currently commissioning gas/diesel turbine units," a spokesperson said. Commissioning is when new equipment is tested to ensure it is operating safely before being brought into full working order. The EPA said they reviewed air dispersion modelling ahead of the commissioning phase of the site, which predicted the emissions would not have any adverse effect on public health or the environment. They said the power station was required to conduct continous emissions monitoring, including during the commissioning phase where emissions are usually higher than normal operation. "We will check that the emissions limits haven't been breached and continue to closely monitor the process to ensure compliance with the environmental standards," they said. TESTING has halted at the Hunter's newest power generator for at least a week as investigations into an odour detected across the region get under way. Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes told ABC Radio they would pause operations for the next week or so while they figure out what went wrong. Burning eyes and breathing issues plagued residents in parts of the Hunter after Kurri Kurri's Hunter Power Project began late last week. From Kurri Kurri to Belmont, Newcastle and West Wallsend people noticed a strong, burning diesel-like smell moving through Tuesday, July 8, afternoon and into Wednesday, July 9. "We were getting responses all around the Hunter," federal member Dan Repacholi said. "They're having trouble breathing and their washing reeks of fumes," he said. In response to the public outcry, Snowy Hydro Hunter Project Power team paused their testing at the Kurri Kurri gas station on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson said. They said during the testing phase of a new turbine, both gas and diesel were used but once fully operational, the station would operate on gas with diesel as a back-up. "The testing resulted in visible emissions and an odour that drifted over parts of the Hunter," they said. "We understand this caused undue discomfort and worry, and for that, we sincerely apologise to the local community." The spokesperson said they were working with the EPA to further investigate the emissions, the possible source of the odour, and to undertake extra monitoring of air quality. Mr Barnes said they would consider beginning gas commissioning of the plant over the coming weeks, but going forward, the wider Hunter community would be notified of future operations. He said gas testing would not have the same effect as diesel testing. "The problem in the last week is we were burning diesel before the plant was synchronised with the grid, in full operation, we won't get any of these emissions," he said. He said they would have to test the turbines on diesel at some point but they would not go ahead until they figured out how to prevent the stink caused from this week's testing. The Hunter MP said his office was inundated with anywhere from 600 to 1000 concerned residents reaching out in less than 24 hours. "We have had doctors ringing up saying their surgeries are being overrun by this issue," he said. "We've had childcare centres that have said they've had to send their kids home." Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell, while another in West Wallsend said the smell was "sickening" Mr Repacholi said the community needed clear communication, accountability and a plan for residents when the smell happens again. "Locals deserve to know what's in the air and how long it's going to last and what's being done to minimise any harm," he said. "Honestly, the communication levels from Snowy Hydro have been disgusting." Mr Repacholi said that neither he nor other federal, state or local government had communicated about the potential air pollution risk. "I've raised my concerns to the energy minister already, and it has definitely gone up the chain," he said. "That's just not good enough by Snowy Hydro, they need to be better, and they should be better." Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. The gas-fired project entered the national grid in March, two years after it was meant to begin operating. Snowy Hyrdo stated that the power station remained on track to be delivered within it's target of around $1.3 billion but in March the Newcastle Herald reported that costs could be closer to $2 billion. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson they had continuous emissions monitoring on-site and were currently operating within environmental compliance limits. The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) confirmed they had officers in Kurri Kurri on Wednesday investigating reports of visible and odorous emissions. "The source appears to be the new Hunter Power Station near Kurri Kurri where Snowy Hydro is currently commissioning gas/diesel turbine units," a spokesperson said. Commissioning is when new equipment is tested to ensure it is operating safely before being brought into full working order. The EPA said they reviewed air dispersion modelling ahead of the commissioning phase of the site, which predicted the emissions would not have any adverse effect on public health or the environment. They said the power station was required to conduct continous emissions monitoring, including during the commissioning phase where emissions are usually higher than normal operation. "We will check that the emissions limits haven't been breached and continue to closely monitor the process to ensure compliance with the environmental standards," they said.
The Advertiser
a day ago
- General
- The Advertiser
'Burning diesel' stink wafts through Kurri Kurri, EPA investigates
A foul, burning diesel-like smell has reportedly settled over Kurri Kurri. Residents noticed a strong odour wafting through the Hunter town on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8, and into Wednesday, July 9. Federal member for the Hunter, Dan Repacholi, said he had been contacted by a number of concerned locals about the foul smell. In an online statement, he said it had reportedly caused breathing difficulties, especially in children. Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell. Residents all the way in Wallsend, West Wallsend and Booragul also reported a gas-like smell. While the source of the odour was yet to be determined, Mr Repacholi said he had reached out to the Snowy Hydro Hunter Power Project team at the Kurri gas plant to see if they had any information about the stench. Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson had said that as the commissioning process continues throughout this week, emissions would be noticeable, with improvements expected next week. "We have continuous emissions monitoring on-site, and we are currently operating within environmental compliance limits," they said. The Newcastle Herald understands that the turbine was being tested on diesel, but once it is fully operational, it will run on gas. The NSW Environment Protection Authority has confirmed it is investigating the incident but has not yet determined if the smell was linked to the gas plant. Have you noticed the stink? Contact news@ A foul, burning diesel-like smell has reportedly settled over Kurri Kurri. Residents noticed a strong odour wafting through the Hunter town on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8, and into Wednesday, July 9. Federal member for the Hunter, Dan Repacholi, said he had been contacted by a number of concerned locals about the foul smell. In an online statement, he said it had reportedly caused breathing difficulties, especially in children. Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell. Residents all the way in Wallsend, West Wallsend and Booragul also reported a gas-like smell. While the source of the odour was yet to be determined, Mr Repacholi said he had reached out to the Snowy Hydro Hunter Power Project team at the Kurri gas plant to see if they had any information about the stench. Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson had said that as the commissioning process continues throughout this week, emissions would be noticeable, with improvements expected next week. "We have continuous emissions monitoring on-site, and we are currently operating within environmental compliance limits," they said. The Newcastle Herald understands that the turbine was being tested on diesel, but once it is fully operational, it will run on gas. The NSW Environment Protection Authority has confirmed it is investigating the incident but has not yet determined if the smell was linked to the gas plant. Have you noticed the stink? Contact news@ A foul, burning diesel-like smell has reportedly settled over Kurri Kurri. Residents noticed a strong odour wafting through the Hunter town on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8, and into Wednesday, July 9. Federal member for the Hunter, Dan Repacholi, said he had been contacted by a number of concerned locals about the foul smell. In an online statement, he said it had reportedly caused breathing difficulties, especially in children. Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell. Residents all the way in Wallsend, West Wallsend and Booragul also reported a gas-like smell. While the source of the odour was yet to be determined, Mr Repacholi said he had reached out to the Snowy Hydro Hunter Power Project team at the Kurri gas plant to see if they had any information about the stench. Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson had said that as the commissioning process continues throughout this week, emissions would be noticeable, with improvements expected next week. "We have continuous emissions monitoring on-site, and we are currently operating within environmental compliance limits," they said. The Newcastle Herald understands that the turbine was being tested on diesel, but once it is fully operational, it will run on gas. The NSW Environment Protection Authority has confirmed it is investigating the incident but has not yet determined if the smell was linked to the gas plant. Have you noticed the stink? Contact news@ A foul, burning diesel-like smell has reportedly settled over Kurri Kurri. Residents noticed a strong odour wafting through the Hunter town on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 8, and into Wednesday, July 9. Federal member for the Hunter, Dan Repacholi, said he had been contacted by a number of concerned locals about the foul smell. In an online statement, he said it had reportedly caused breathing difficulties, especially in children. Concerned residents have contacted the Newcastle Herald to complain of the "burning diesel" smell and fumes visible in the air. One Black Hill resident said that at about 10.30am on Wednesday morning, she could almost "taste" the smell. Residents all the way in Wallsend, West Wallsend and Booragul also reported a gas-like smell. While the source of the odour was yet to be determined, Mr Repacholi said he had reached out to the Snowy Hydro Hunter Power Project team at the Kurri gas plant to see if they had any information about the stench. Late last week, Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project team successfully fired up one of the Kurri Kurri stations' gas turbines for the first time. A Snowy Hydro spokesperson had said that as the commissioning process continues throughout this week, emissions would be noticeable, with improvements expected next week. "We have continuous emissions monitoring on-site, and we are currently operating within environmental compliance limits," they said. The Newcastle Herald understands that the turbine was being tested on diesel, but once it is fully operational, it will run on gas. The NSW Environment Protection Authority has confirmed it is investigating the incident but has not yet determined if the smell was linked to the gas plant. Have you noticed the stink? Contact news@
SBS Australia
6 days ago
- SBS Australia
Midday News Bulletin 4 July 2025
Calls for changes to working with children checks Qantas to contact millions impacted by cyber hack Three Aussie hopefuls through to round three Wimbledon A former royal commissioner has hit out at governments for failing to act sooner on a national regime for working with children checks. After it was revealed a Melbourne childcare worker was charged with more than 70 sex offences, state and federal ministers have been rushing to fast-track sector reforms. 26-year-old Joshua Dale Brown had a valid 'working with children' clearance when he allegedly abused eight children under the age of two at a Point Cook facility in Melbourne's southwest. In 2015, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse called on the federal government to facilitate a national model for working with children checks. Robert Fitzgerald, one of five members of the royal commission, says the recommendation remained unfulfilled. Federal Labor MP Dan Repacholi told Channel Nine that more must be done. "It's absolutely sickening what's happened down here in Victoria, and as Jason Clare admitted yesterday, there is more that should have been done a little bit quicker, and we're acting on that. We're working heavily with the state government, so both Victoria and New South Wales governments, we support the changes they're putting in, and we'll continue to work with them and make sure that we are putting those kids front and centre to make sure that they're getting the best care they can, and the best education they can as well.' Qantas says next week it will contact the six million customers whose data was hacked into by cyber criminals, informing them of exactly what type of information was collected. After revealing the hack earlier this week, Qantas assured customers the breach did not expose sensitive information such as bank details, passport numbers, or frequent flyer points. The company says the group responsible for the incident remains unclear and they have not received a ransom request. Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson says the airline is working with government authorities to investigate the incident. "I know this data breach is a serious concern. I know the stress that it has created for many, many millions of customers that we've had. And so right up front, I want to say, we take this seriously, and we are going to do everything that we can to communicate transparently to you and also support you through this process." The Federal Emergency Management Minister has announced an additional $45 million has been put in a flood recovery package for western Queensland, with support for New South Wales primary producers. Jointly funded by the state and federal governments, the cash injection is set to support primary producers, tourism operators and small businesses impacted by the flooding. The additional support will offer eligible primary producers grants of up to $75,000 to assist with clean up, repairs, replacing lost or damaged assets, and restocking and replanting. Kristy McBain says recovery will be a long-haul effort. "We want to make sure that the three levels of government are working together seamlessly to help the community to recover from what's been a devastating event. But this has been the cumulative and compounding impact of a number of rain and flooding events in the mid north coast and the Hunter region. We recognize that primary producers in particular have been doing it tough, and that they will need that additional support to replace, plant and equipment to work on fencing and to replace livestock." New South Wales Police have arrested a 63-year-old woman at Sydney Airport after she allegedly defrauded a 77-year-old woman using a 'blessing scam'. Th elderly Chinese woman is the latest victim of a scam targeting people of Asian background, with more than 80 incidents reported since 2023 and over $3 million stolen. The scam involves convincing people their wealth needs to blessed and encouraging them to hand over large sums of money and valuables. The items are then swapped for items of no value and the victim is told not to open the bag for an extended period of time. A police strike force has been running since April, investigating alleged blessing scams across Sydney since 2023. Consumer regulator the ACCC, is warning consumers about online 'ghost stores' - which claim to be small, local operators with high quality products - when they're actually based overseas, selling products from third-party suppliers. The regulator says they typically include the name of an Australian town or suburb in their brand or website address, claim to be closing, adding a sense of urgency, and use targeted paid advertising on social media platforms. They can also use A-I generated images, have no or limited contact details, a return address different to the shipping one, and may have recently created social media pages. ACCC Deputy chair Catriona Lowe says they're hoping to work with platforms where ads are appearing. "So, one of the things that we've done is written to Meta and we've asked them to come back to us and talk to us to tell us what they're doing to make sure these ads on their platform can be picked up and stamped out, similarly, many of these stores are using Shopify and we've similarly written to Shopify." To tennis now, Alex de Minaur and Daria Kasatkina, Australia's biggest Wimbledon hopes, have fought their way into the third round of Wimbledon. In perfect sunny conditions, Alex de Minaur brushed off a poor first set against French qualifier Arthur Cazaux, before showing some signs of his best tennis in a 4-6 6-2 6-4 6-0 victory. Then, after his fellow Sydneysider Aleksandar Vukic was defeated by world Number 1 Jannik Sinner, the other national Number 1, Kasatkina, defeated old Romanian rival Irina-Camelia Begu. So, there'll be at least three Australians in the last 32, with Jordan Thompson having made it into the third round on Wednesday.
ABC News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Breakfast Wrap: The new men's health special envoy
Today on the Breakfast Wrap podcast, meet Australia's new Special Envoy for Men's Health, and hear our extended interview with John Bolton, Donald Trump's ex-National Security Advisor. So this week the Prime Minister's cabinet was officially been sworn in, and complementing the freshly-appointed front-bench are seven 'special envoys'. Filling the newly-created role of Special Envoy for Men's Health is Dan Repacholi, who is also the returned federal member for Hunter and is a five-time Olympian. Mr Repacholi says he is determined to shine a light on the unique challenges facing men and boys in Australia right now. Also on the podcast, John Bolton, the former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump, says he is "surprised" at the timing of the president's decision to lift tariffs on Syria. It comes as the US President's tour of the Gulf states continues. Earlier, Mr Trump met with the interim Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia, marking the first encounter between the two nations' leaders in 25 years. And, more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are at risk of famine as Israel's blockade on food, shelter, medicine and other aid continues. Several nations are calling on Israel to allow aid to re-enter the Strip — but what does international law say about the blockade? Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap
