Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole says he is still adamant there are people who have knowledge of the whereabouts of Jefferson Lewis, the man at the centre of a search for missing Alice Springs five-year-old Sharon Granites.
China has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine into Pacific waters, potentially near Tuvalu. This marks a significant military advancement and a broader campaign to assert dominance in the region, raising concerns among Australia and its neighbors.
New South Wales faces State of Origin III as underdogs, despite strong recent stats at Lang Park. The team's struggle to replicate club form in sky blue, particularly from star players like Nathan Cleary, defines their Origin campaign and coach Laurie Daley's tenure. A loss could signal the end for many careers and Daley's coaching legacy.
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 in South Australia and expressed gratitude for the public's first aid and the care of medical staff.
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.
