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Australian couple Quentin and Kylie Birt have donated more than A$100 million to charitable causes in the past two years, including a recent A$40 million contribution to FightMND. Despite becoming some of Australia's biggest private donors, the Brisbane-based couple insist they are not trying to build a reputation as philanthropists.

Australia's weather bureau has warned of an El Nino forming in the tropical Pacific. This weather pattern could become one of the strongest in seventy years by the second half of 2026. It is expected to bring excessive rains to the Americas and hot, dry conditions to Asia. This raises concerns about food supplies in the populous region.

Australia's weather bureau has confirmed an El Nino event is active. Atmospheric signs point to a strong to very strong El Nino. This phenomenon involves warming sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. A similar event in 2015-2016 caused widespread drought and reduced crop yields in Asia. The current forecast suggests significant impacts.