The Queensland government has given $25 million to Ampol so it can produce renewable diesel in a bid to boost domestic fuel supplies.
Belgium eliminated co-hosts USA 4-1 in Seattle. Despite pre-match controversy surrounding Florian Balogun, the USA struggled against Belgium's dominant play. Charles de Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken added a third after a goalkeeping error, and Romelu Lukaku sealed the win in stoppage time. Malik Tillman scored the USA's lone goal.
Belgium defeated the USA 1-0 in a tense World Cup match, with Romelu Lukaku scoring the decisive goal late in the game. The USA struggled to create clear chances and ultimately wilted under pressure, failing to equalize despite late efforts.
An Australian Defence Force Academy cadet, Tain Stephens, faces 79 new charges, including child abuse material offenses, for allegedly using a hidden camera in a women's bathroom. He pleaded not guilty and remains on bail.
Adelaide Crows legend Tony Modra has left hospital following a serious truck crash in June. He was injured when the truck he was driving hit a tree on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and expressed gratitude for the support shown to him and his family.
TikTok stated that 98% of harmful content in Australia was removed proactively before users could see it in Q1. The platform testified before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, addressing a rise in hate speech since the Oct 7 attacks.
Amber Bryant's family thanked paramedics for their efforts to save her brother, Nic Bryant, who died after a workplace accident. The family found comfort in his organ donation, which has helped three people, and urged others to register as donors and share their wishes.
