Podcast Summary
Brisbane Tragedies, Bird Flu, and AFL Awards: Two tragic deaths in Brisbane, a new bird flu strain spreading globally, and significant AFL Awards ahead, while Qantas faces profit drops and controversy surrounds bank fees
There have been two tragic deaths in Brisbane, and authorities are searching for a man accused of harming a nine-month-old baby with hot coffee. Meanwhile, health officials are monitoring a new bird flu strain spreading in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, which could potentially cause an ecological crisis if it reaches Australia. Qantas experienced a significant drop in profit last year due to reduced freight revenue. In the world of sports, Geelong's Ollie Dempsey is the favorite for the AFL Rising Star Award, and Max Gawn is expected to receive another All-Australian blazer. Lastly, Alexei Popyrin kept Australian tennis hopes alive by advancing to the third round of the US Open. However, there's controversy surrounding bank fees, with Conbank's Matt Common defending the practice at a Canberra hearing. Despite these various issues, there's a significant night ahead for the AFL Awards, with strong contenders for the Rising Star and All-Australian teams.