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Quick summary: Australian actors Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi have received Oscar nominations, while a study indicates that sulphur cleanup has exacerbated coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. Additionally, a potential leadership challenge to Sussan Ley of the Liberal party may occur soon.

Australian actors Rose Byrne and Jacob Elordi are among a slew of Hollywood heavyweights nominated for an Oscar. Byrne is in the running for best actress for her performance in ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’, while Elordi is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in ‘Frankenstein’. A study has found that sulphur cleanup in the shipping industry has intensified coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef by allowing more sunlight to reach the reef. Dr. Robert Ryan from the University of Melbourne led the research, noting that while sulphur pollution has negative effects, its removal has paradoxically increased sunlight exposure to the reef. In political news, a challenge to Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberal party could materialize soon, with Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie as leading contenders. Ley has surpassed eight months as party leader, and the Coalition has faced turmoil following her decision to sack three Nationals senators. All NSW beaches are expected to be open this long weekend after a week of shark attacks.

Source: www.theguardian.com