Andy Donaldson took less than 12 hours to swim the challenging 55-kilometre course down the Upper Ord River in Western Australia's north.
Telstra experienced a widespread mobile outage affecting millions of Australians, leading to ongoing welfare checks for Triple Zero callers. The telco informed the Communications Minister about two and a half hours after detecting the issue, sparking criticism. The underlying cause of the outage is still unknown.
US President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is over following fresh attacks in the Gulf. He called Iranians "liars" and "scum" and expressed frustration with negotiations, despite ongoing talks.
The Byssal project in Western Australia is using mussels to restore Cockburn Sound's ecosystem. These filter feeders improve water clarity, aiding seagrass recovery, and create habitats for diverse marine life, potentially boosting local fisheries.
A widespread Telstra outage disrupted phone lines, payment services, and transport across Australia. While services were restored by 4 pm, the incident raised concerns about the fragility of the nation's digital infrastructure, impacting essential services like elderly care and medical monitoring.
Queensland and New South Wales face off in the decisive Game III of the 2026 State of Origin series. After NSW's historic comeback in Game I and Queensland's dominant win in Game II, the series is tied, setting up a thrilling decider.
The trial of former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire heard evidence suggesting he knew a fraudulent visa scheme involved lying to Immigration. The 67-year-old denies conspiracy charges related to recruiting businesses to sponsor Chinese nationals for permanent residency between 2013-2015.
