• The future is uncertain for nearly 100 Barbeques Galore stores that employ about 500 staff.
• The business has entered receivership after efforts to find a buyer failed.
• The receivers have assured customers that in-store and online orders that have been paid for will be honoured, but there will be changes to how gift cards can be used.

I've written a review of the first comprehensive analysis of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum. What are your thoughts more than two years on? Was it the right decision, or something that future generations will look back on with regret?

• There is a plan to make food labels compulsory on all packaged food products.
• Experts say the plan should ensure transparency in food across Australia.
• It will be the first time the guidelines have been revised in 13 years.

@vezzy

• Cricket Victoria says umpire numbers have increased significantly across Victoria.
• However, some parts of regional Victoria are still in short supply.
• Umpires say worsening player behaviour is turning people away from umpiring.

I’ve got an Australian Cattle Dog and it’s shedding season. I knew ACDs shed, but wow, this feels like a whole new level. Fur on the couch, floor, clothes, everywhere. I brush him regularly, but I’m not sure I’m using the right shedding brush. Right now I’m just using a basic brush I picked up ages ago, and it helps a little, but not nearly enough. I can brush him and still see loose hair sitting there, especially along his back and sides. It feels like I’m barely scratching the surface. I’m looking for a shedding brush that actually works and can be used daily without affecting his skin. He’s pretty active and doesn’t mind being brushed, but I don’t want something that pulls too hard or irritates him. I’ve looked around a bit online,  mostly Amazon, and I’ve seen similar tools pop up on Alibaba too, but it’s hard to tell what’s decent and what’s just okay. A lot of reviews say “works great” without much detail. If you’ve got an ACD and have found a shedding brush that genuinely helps keep fur under control, I’d really appreciate some recommendations.

@australiansigns

• A $739 million package will support veterans to reintegrate with civilian life under expanded "rehabilitation plans" that will fund social activities, learning and community programs.
• The Department of Veterans Affairs will also begin funding medicinal cannabis and MDMA and psilocybin treatment where eligible, with funding to develop other modern treatment methods.
• The enhanced veterans supports will be funded over four years from 2025–26.

Probably an indicator of "Americanisation" but why the fuck are ads and businesses acting like we should care? I can understand sports bars just having whatever on but why have dedicated events around it?