Overview
- The Sydney Morning Herald reports a controversial weedkiller that has been banned in more than 70 other countries remains permitted and in use in Australia, with reporting noting published links between the chemical and Parkinson’s disease.
- Australian approval contrasts with widespread international bans and raises questions about how Australian regulators assessed the herbicide’s health and safety evidence.
- A light training aircraft crash at Parafield Airport killed a flight instructor and a student, and investigators say a serious mechanical fault is a leading hypothesis as their technical probe continues.
- Flight Centre founder Graham “Skroo” Turner told CityChats the company survived the COVID-19 shock, described current travel patterns, and said artificial intelligence will shape how travel services are delivered.
- Taken together, the stories underline potential pressure for regulatory review of chemical approvals, closer scrutiny of flight-training maintenance and oversight, and faster adoption of AI in travel businesses that may change jobs and customer experiences.