In a tragic incident near Grafton, NSW, a truck driver died after his semi-trailer, transporting sugarcane, fell into the Clarence River while attempting to board a ferry. The 67-year-old driver was submerged in the water for a short time before being rescued by a bystander, but CPR attempts were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, in New Braunfels, Texas, a vehicle crashed into a river, prompting local authorities to deploy a hazardous materials boom to prevent contamination; no injuries were reported in that incident. In Australia, state and territory food ministers convened to discuss improvements in food regulation, particularly focusing on infant food labeling and the health star rating system, which has seen low compliance from the industry. Ministers expressed their intention to enhance nutrition labeling and launched public consultations to address concerns about the nutritional adequacy of infant foods. The outcome of these discussions and initiatives is expected to shape future food policy in the region.