E-scooter dumping in Brisbane River sparks police search

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1. Search on for group who hurled 16 e-scooters into river in late-night spree

   Police are investigating a group who hurled 16 e-scooters into the Brisbane River during a late-night spree, with the search prompted after low tides revealed the extent of the dumping and potential environmental consequences.

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2. ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil prices climb; BHP, CSL results ahead

   The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats and oil prices climb, ahead of a week where profit reports from the nation's biggest retailers could hint at how shoppers are handling high inflation and a slowing job market. BHP and CSL results are also due.

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3. More than 2.6 million Australians will be living with cancer diagnosis by 2050, say scientists

   Researchers have used scientific modelling for the first time to estimate that more than 2.6 million Australians will be living with a cancer diagnosis by 2050.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. Corporate cop in major expansion of KPMG whistleblower probe

   The corporate watchdog has expanded its probe into the whistleblower scandal at KPMG to now include companies controlled by the accounting and consulting giant.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

5. The Roosters showed how to rattle Cleary, and it wasn’t always legal. How will he respond?

   The NRL ladder-leaders showed how to rattle Nathan Cleary and Penrith, offering a blueprint for defending the superstar halfback with a touch of the dark arts, though questions remain over how Cleary will respond.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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