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Queensland's fire ant suppression zone is experiencing a surge in activity following ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, with residents reporting increased attacks and pleading for more assistance from the government. The lack of support in the suppression zone raises concerns about the potential spread of fire ants to other parts of Australia.

Ben & Jerry's, known for its social activism, is locked in a legal battle with parent company Unilever over its boycott of Israeli settlements and alleged silencing of its social mission. The ice cream maker accuses Unilever of unlawfully removing its CEO and violating their agreement, while Unilever claims Ben & Jerry's activism has become too "one-sided" and "polarizing.

Anna Bardsley, co-founder of the Gambling Harm Lived Experience Experts, believes stronger gambling laws in Victoria could have saved her from losing a decade of her life to gambling addiction. She urges both major parties to address the issue of problem gambling and prioritize people over the gambling industry.

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is a government program that subsidizes the cost of prescription medicines, making them more affordable for Australians. On May 25th, 2023, both major political parties announced plans to reduce the maximum co-payment to $25 for general patients, making essential medications even more accessible.

Tasmanian salmon companies are facing scrutiny over their handling of a bacterial outbreak that led to the deaths of thousands of farmed fish, with questions remaining about whether diseased fish were sold for consumption. While companies insist their products are safe, concerns about environmental impact, animal welfare, and consumer safety have cast a shadow over the industry's future.