Morning everyone. The good news this morning is Australia is expected to escape a full recession. The bad news is that living standards are still going to languish. We have a full report as economists read the freshest tea leaves.Overseas, there’s more ruckus in UK politics as Nigel Farage, head of the rampant Reform, (sort of) resigns his seat in the face of financial scrutiny.Plus, we taste test parmesan cheese, and there has been another World Cup classic as champions Argentina came from 2-0 down to beat Egypt 3-2 thanks to that man, Messi.AustraliaPam the Bird graffiti on the eastern pylon of the Bolte Bridge in Melbourne. Photograph: Joel Carrett/EPA
Bird life | The explosion of “Pam the Bird” graffiti on Melbourne landmarks and buildings has divided the city around the question: is it art or vandalism?
Recession fears ease | Fears of a recession have fallen away, with economists saying that Australia is set to safely navigate the biggest global oil supply shock in history despite substandard growth in the year ahead.
Concrete risk | Australia must finally deal with a deadly danger on football fields, sports safety advocates say, after the death of a suburban Aussie rules footballer.
