Why are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?

This article covers a severe mouse plague affecting Australian farmers while simultaneously reporting on the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting at Bondi Beach. It provides updates on community tributes and the ongoing investigation into the attack.
Why it matters
The report documents significant agricultural economic damage alongside a major national security and social tragedy in Australia.
A mouse plague has taken hold over large swathes of Australian farmland, and it is costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The content is a compilation of news briefs; the reporting is factual and follows standard journalistic coverage of tragedy and environmental issues.
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