As the international fuel crisis continues to cause concern, the federal government is under pressure to provide a fix during next month's budget.
West Victorian town Kaniva, previously the largest in the state without mains drinking water, now has access to a new supply after a pipeline connection. While beneficial for hygiene and water security, some residents are hesitant due to concerns over increased water prices.
Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala, 21, reached the fourth round of Wimbledon, a historic achievement for the Philippines. Despite losing her match, Eala is seen as a "ray of hope" and a role model, inspiring national pride.
Alcoa's proposed $8.1 billion acquisition of South32's alumina operations could open up Western Australia's jarrah forests to bauxite mining, environmentalists claim. The deal would consolidate WA's bauxite supply chain under Alcoa, potentially granting access to new ore deposits.
Delivery drivers, including DoorDash and Uber Eats workers, are falling victim to sophisticated phishing scams. Scammers impersonate support staff, tricking drivers into revealing personal details to steal earnings from their app wallets. The Transport Workers Union reports significant financial losses and calls for better platform security.
China test-fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean on the same day Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji. Defence Minister Pat Conroy stated the test is destabilizing but won't deter other Pacific nations from joining the "Ocean of Peace Alliance".
China's nuclear-capable missile test landed near the exclusive economic zones of Nauru and Tuvalu, prompting criticism from Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. Taiwan's Joseph Wu called it a "provocation that destabilizes the Indo Pacific."
