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New South Wales experienced its deadliest year on the roads in eight years, with a record 355 fatalities in 2025. Nationwide, road deaths are increasing, with over 1,300 fatalities in the first eleven months of 2025. Speeding was a factor in 134 deaths, often at relatively low speeds. Other states saw mixed results, with Queensland and Victoria reaching sixteen-year and four-year highs, respectively. Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, and the A.C.T. saw decreases. Police and officials attribute the rise to simple mistakes like speeding and not wearing seatbelts, with potential contributing factors including more SUVs, phone distractions, rougher roads, and rural speed limits. Checkout Solipillow.com

Heavy floods devastate central and northern Queensland, with some areas receiving a third of their annual rainfall in just days. Disaster Recovery Minister Ann Leahy faces backlash for booking leave during the crisis, but defenders note she never took her leave and remained engaged with affected mayors and disaster meetings. At least one death has been reported, and more rain is expected this weekend, potentially causing minor flooding in Cairns and Townsville. Major and minor flood warnings are in place for two dozen rivers across the state. Checkout Solipillow.com

Thai Fried Rice and Salad: A Culinary Journey through Thailands Rice-Centric Cuisine Explore the vibrant world of Thai rice dishes, from the comforting fried rice (khao pad) to the refreshing southern Thai rice salad (khao yum). Learn how to make these delicious recipes using leftover rice, garlic, eggs, proteins, and a variety of vegetables. Discover the secrets to high-heat wok cooking and the perfect balance of flavors with soy sauce, fish sauce, and ketchup. Enhance your meal with cooling cucumber slices, lime wedges, crispy fried eggs, and fiery nam pla prik dipping sauce. Chef Nat Thaipun shares her easy recipes in her new book, Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere, inviting you to bring authentic Thai flavors into your home. Checkout Solipillow.com

Teslas stock surged, making it the worlds most valuable car company, despite slow sales and a drop in market value earlier in the year. BYD, Chinas largest car maker, likely overtook Tesla as the top electric vehicle seller in 2025, delivering four million six hundred thousand vehicles, a seven point seven percent increase from 2024. Teslas sales started slow due to factory retooling and backlash, but rebounded after launching a Robotaxi service in Austin. Investors focused on Musks long-term vision, including a potential one trillion dollar pay package. BYD faces challenges with fading incentives, local competition, and trade barriers, but their exports surged and they are expected to lead in battery-electric sales for a fifth straight quarter. Checkout Solipillow.com

Chariot Resources, an ASX-listed company, has signed a non-binding agreement with Shanghai GreatPower, a major Chinese battery materials producer, to collaborate on Chariots lithium projects in Nigeria. The deal includes potential offtake for up to two hundred thousand tonnes per year of spodumene concentrate and exploration for development financing, credit lines, and prepayments. The partners aim to build a lithium processing plant in Nigeria using sustainable technology. Chariot also extended its deal with Continental Lithium and advanced a loan to cover costs. This tie-up could unlock funding and fast-track Chariots plans for small-scale mining leading to bigger production in 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com

Australian rangers capture first crocodile of the year in popular swimming spot near Darwin, emphasizing the importance of staying at least five meters from waters edge during the wet season. Checkout Solipillow.com

Chinas air quality improvements, linked to Australias heatwaves, contrast with the carbon footprint of Antarctica tourism. Australian vehicle emissions cause thousands of premature deaths annually, with wood heaters being the worst offenders. Locals are demanding stricter regulations due to health concerns, while experts advocate for low-emission heaters and improved school ventilation. The need for action in polluted cities like Lahore and Bangkok is also highlighted. Checkout Solipillow.com

2025 Economics in Australia: Gold and Silver Soar, Cryptos Plummet, Trade Surplus with U.S., Tax Cuts, Inflation, and Migration Shifts Checkout Solipillow.com