Here is a look at what is making news around the country today.

Today’s national news includes Australian fisheries yield to drop due to climate change, Western Australia being dubbed as the ‘rough sleeping capital of Australia, and United States Marines arriving in the Northern Territory for combined military exercises. Also in the news are social media influencers facing uncertainty as TikTok faces a ban threat in Australia, and singer Lizzo drops a bombshell regarding her performance tour in Australia.

 

Nation

Australian fisheries set to be hit by climate change

Fisheries yields are seen to drop as ocean water warms around Australia, the ABC has reported. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report shows fisheries yields in Australia will fall by between 3 and 10 per cent if average global temperatures increase by 0.9 to 2.0 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The report warned that if the warming of the planet continued uncontrolled and average temperatures rose by between 2.4C and 5.2C, yields could fall by up to 30 per cent.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-22/australia-fisheries-yields-future-climate-change/102128362

 

Regions

WA is now the ‘rough sleeping capital of Australia’

The number of people sleeping rough in Western Australia has more than doubled over the past five years, the Brisbane Times reported. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that more than 2300 people were sleeping in improvised dwellings, and tents or sleeping out in August 2021, an increase of 114 per cent since 2016. WA now has the highest proportion of rough sleepers in all states and territories.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-the-rough-sleeping-capital-of-australia-census-data-reveals-20230322-p5cueg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Defence

US Marines back in Darwin

United States Marines have arrived in the Northern Territory as part of the 12th rotation of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), Mirage News has reported. Up to 2,500 Marines will conduct combined training exercises with their Australian Defence Force counterparts, as well as with regional partner nations in the next seven months. The rotation will enhance the capabilities, interoperability, and readiness of the ADF and the United States Marine Corps and is a significant part of the United States Force Posture Initiatives, a hallmark of Australia’s Alliance with the US.

https://www.miragenews.com/us-marines-return-to-darwin-australia-welcomes-971430/

 

Social Media

Social media influencers face uncertainty in Australia

TikTok is facing a ban threat in Australia that is causing concerns among social media influencers who rely on the platform to reach their audience and earn a living, SBS has reported. More than 20 Australian government agencies have banned the app over what they say are security risks, which copies the example of the United States, where TikTok is not allowed in any government department.

https://www.sbs.com.au/language/filipino/en/podcast-episode/social-media-influencers-face-uncertainty-with-the-looming-tiktok-ban-in-australia/c258cx1mx

Entertainment

Lizzo drops Australian tour bombshell

Singer Lizzo has dropped an unexpected bombshell regarding her performances in Australia, 7News has reported. The Grammy Award-winning artist was set to appear at one event, headlining Splendour in the Grass at North Byron Parklands in July. But now the Good as Hell singer has announced an extra three solo arena shows – at the RAC Arena in Perth, Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, and the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Lizzo was last in Australia in 2020, playing sold-out shows at the Sydney Opera House and The Forum in Melbourne. Australian arena dates are July 14 at the RAC Arena, Perth; July 17, at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne; and July 23 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney.

https://7news.com.au/entertainment/music/lizzo-drops-australian-tour-bombshell-c-10120124