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Carroll, who works in Westpac’s institutional bank, says he’s had trouble sleeping in the weeks following the attack, but praises the layers of support that kicked in for him and others present that day, including counsellors at work and at his surf club. “The support has been overwhelming,” he says. “Humbling.” The community returned to the beach in the days after the attack, slowly at first. Carroll remembers the beachfront lined with abandoned clothing, left behind as people fled.

When Nigel Herring talks about research, he doesn't speak of labs or white coats. Instead, his focus is on those who live and breathe the land. “AMPS Research has always been about farmer-engaged research, practical research activities that change what we do on farms,” says Herring, CEO of AMPS. That simple philosophy of research rooted in reality has shaped AMPS into something rare in Australia’s agricultural landscape - a research organisation that belongs to the people it serves.

Australians love a festive bargain almost as much as a seafood Christmas lunch. Unfortunately, scammers have cottoned on, too. As the National Anti-Scam Centre warns, Aussies having already lost nearly $260 million to scams this year, with online shopping scams leading the pack. Here’s what’s trending in scam-land and how to stay ahead: 1. Social media shopping ads Those too-good-to-be-true Instagram deals for designer sneakers? They are often a front for counterfeit goods or phishing sites.