The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products

A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperaturesA pet rescue organization started a "senior pet adoption" campaign to find homes for older dogs and cats

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishesA school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first yearA tech startup partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools that help nurses monitor patient vital signs

A community garden hosted a "harvest dinner" where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course mealA bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies

A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction

A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumniLocal government organizes clean up event for city parks

Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday seasonArchaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years

Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily mealsBus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times

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• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·The public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleet
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper waste
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a hospital to develop medical AI tools
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms