By Caitlin Macdonald Two new Australian novels imagine how we might live in a climate‑changed future. Bri Lee’s Seed explores antinatalism in an Antarctic seed vault. And Rose Michael’s Else follows a mother and daughter improvising survival on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Together, these novels ask what we owe future generations – and what forms of care remain possible when
Police in Farafenni responded to a fatal accident on the Farafenni–Jarra Soma Highway involving a van and a bus, resulting in seven confirmed deaths at the scene. Traffic Police and Crime Scene Investigation officers are managing the investigation and regulating traffic, with updates to follow.
Eight suspects have been arraigned at the Essau Magistrates’ Court for alleged irregular migration and human trafficking activities in Jinack Kajata. All pleaded not guilty. The prosecution requested remand for ongoing investigations, which the Magistrate granted, with the case adjourned to January 21, 2026. Further updates will follow.
Sibanor United defeated Marimoo Pakfood 3-2 at the Live Your Dreams Academy Mini Stadium. Marimoo initially took the lead with a goal from James Mendy, but Sibanor equalized with Ousainou Sanyang’s goal and later led with Sainey Nyassi’s goal. Marimoo equalized through a penalty by Yankuba Jallow, but Bakary Kujabi’s late goal secured the victory
