Stories from Sydney · Australia

Former NRL players Zach Lomax and Joseph Suwale are scheduled to compete against each other this Friday night at Allianz Stadium. Lomax will play for the Western Force while Suwale will represent the Waratahs.

A new survey by Vision Australia found that touch screens on home appliances create barriers for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The organization reported that replacing tactile buttons with touch screens can pose safety risks in some cases.

Punk rockers Amal and the Snifers won three top awards at this year's Australian Music Industries APRA Awards. The announcement was made during a broadcast on ABC NewsRadio AU. The group received the honors during the ceremony. Their track Jerkin, from the album Cartoon Darkness, won Peer Voted Song of the Year and Most Performed Rock Work. The band also received the Songwriter of the Year award for the second consecutive year. The ceremony was held at the Horton Pavilion in Sydney. The event also celebrated 100 years of opera. The broadcaster noted the song contains profanity that limits broadcastable segments.

Radio stations 2GB and 4BC will move to new ownership under Tapped Media starting Friday, May 1. The announcement was made by a broadcaster at 2GB. The transition marks a new chapter for the stations.

The company is reportedly dealing with a dysfunctional culture and a number of senior employees departing. The Financial Review has published a detailed report on these internal issues. The retailer has not yet provided a formal response to the allegations.

Players in the Super League competition must sign agreements regarding participation against male-born players. Some female teams have previously refused to play against male-born players.

Former Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk launched her autobiography, titled "The Politics of Being Me," in Sydney on Wednesday. The book covers her career and includes personal details regarding her early years.

The AFL Commission has approved a draft of changes to the National Draft. These compensation picks are limited to one per club and are only available to clubs that finished in the bottom five the previous season.

Shares of a company utilizing CTVQ technology have increased by more than 1300 percent over the past 12 months. The technology converts standard lung scans into detailed functional maps without requiring injections or additional radiation.

Australian medical technology company 4D Medical has entered the ASX200, which tracks the top 200 companies on the Australian share market. The company's share price has increased by more than 1300% over the past 12 months.