Carlton stunned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane Lions 24.10 (154) to 11.12 (78) at Docklands Stadium, with interim coach Josh Fraser's team scoring six goals in each quarter, led by Brodie Kemp's career-high 5 goals and Jagga Smith's impactful performance.
Australia dominates Commonwealth Games swimming, winning 23 of 35 events, with Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy predicting a golden era peaking at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
St Kilda defeated North Melbourne 13.15 (93) to 8.14 (62) at Docklands Stadium, but the win was marred by Max King's early exit due to hamstring tightness in his first AFL game in 757 days. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera starred with a four-goal, 46-possession performance.
Clarence Valley BMX rider Tahlia Marsh, 23, overcame financial hurdles to win the 17-25 women's cruiser class at the BMX Racing World Championships in Brisbane. The six-time Australian champion achieved her goal after winning all six prior heats.
A Taiwanese woman, Yang Jinping, has been sentenced to 11 years and two months in prison for the attempted murder of Australian exchange student Alex Shorey in Taiwan. She poisoned him with rat poison after he expressed a desire to cut his time short. Shorey was medically evacuated to Australia and has since recovered.
Queensland councils are celebrating six years until the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a countdown clock unveiled in Queen Street Mall. The state government still needs to build seven new venues and upgrade ten, but officials express confidence in readiness. A legacy vision includes 50,000 new homes and transport expansion, while Moreton Bay unveiled a Matilda kangaroo replica.
The Queensland state government released new renders for the National Aquatic Centre in Brisbane, securing ARM Architecture, NH Architecture, and Arkhefield to design the 2032 Olympics venue. Early works at Centenary Pool, Spring Hill, begin September 1, with Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie set to make a formal announcement.
Brisbane Kraliyet Kadın Hastanesi'nde Jenitar Na’amoana, tek bir yumurtanın döllenip dört embriyoya bölünmesiyle oluşan dörtüz kız bebek dünyaya getirdi. Yaklaşık 15 milyon hamilelikte bir görülen bu yüksek riskli doğum, 28. haftada sezaryenle gerçekleşti ve bebeklerin sağlık durumları iyi.
Two people died in a house fire on Adelaide Street in Kingston, south of Brisbane, leading to a crime scene declaration. Four other occupants escaped uninjured, and authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, which took about an hour to control.
Jenitar Na'amoana gave birth to naturally conceived identical quadruplets at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Emily, Harriet, Alexa, and Catherine, born at 28 weeks, are Australia's first known identical quads, expanding the family to 10.
GO2 Health in Brisbane's Everton Park experienced a phishing attack in April, accessing patient data including DVA ID numbers from its main email mailbox. Patients were notified almost three months later, raising concerns about delayed alerts following another recent medical data breach.
Avustralya'da Na’amoana isimli bir anne, doğal yolla oluşan dördüz bebeklerini dünyaya getirdi. Maternal fetal tıp uzmanı Alexa Bendall, bunun Avustralya'da duyulmamış, dünya genelinde ise çok nadir bir vaka olduğunu belirtti. Bebekler Emily, Harriet, Catherine ve Alexa isimlerini aldı.
Online networks are reportedly 'gamifying' violence and encouraging self-harm, targeting children in games like Roblox and Minecraft, with cases globally. Meanwhile, Iran declares 'full-scale war' with the US, and Andy Burnham becomes the UK's new prime minister, pledging to end rough sleeping.
Jenitar Na’amoana, a 34-year-old Brisbane woman, has given birth to naturally conceived, identical quadruplets via C-section at Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital. This "one in 15 million" pregnancy is believed to be an Australian first, making her a mother of eight.
Six-year-old Leo Slattery, diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, draws inspiration from football star Lionel Messi, who had the same condition. The article highlights the contrast in healthcare access and costs between Australia, where Leo's treatment is subsidized, and the US/Argentina, where Messi faced significant financial hurdles to receive care.
Brisbane Lions overcome a 22-point deficit to defeat West Coast Eagles 13.15 (93) to 10.9 (69), securing sixth straight win. Collingwood extends dominance over Carlton with a 21-point victory, 14.6 (90) to 10.9 (69), in an MCG blockbuster.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital declaration system for international travellers at airports and seaports. The Albanese government announced the move after a successful trial, aiming to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital passenger declaration system across all airports and seaports. The move, part of a $56.1m investment, aims to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout, 18, will miss the remainder of the season, including the World Athletics Under-20 Championships, after suffering a grade-three hamstring tear during training in Brisbane. The injury, a complete muscle rupture, requires three to six months of recovery, with Gout aiming for a 2027 return.
El atleta australiano Gout Gout, de 18 años, se perderá el Campeonato del Mundo sub-20 debido a una grave lesión en el isquiotibial izquierdo sufrida durante un entrenamiento en Brisbane. La resonancia magnética reveló un desgarro de grado tres de 8 cm, impidiéndole competir en su gran objetivo de la temporada.
Australian sprinter Gout Gout has withdrawn from the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships due to a serious hamstring tear suffered in training. The 18-year-old, who holds the U20 200m world record, will miss the rest of the year and focus on rehabilitation.
Declan Meredith to debut at flyhalf for the Wallabies against France due to multiple injuries to first and second-choice players. Jock Campbell is shifted to the bench, with Tom Wright starting at fullback. The team faces France at Suncorp Stadium.
The US has escalated tensions with Iran, Donald Trump vowed to hit the country 'hard again tonight.' Australia is still reeling from a nationwide Telstra mobile network outage. In UK politics, Nigel Farage faces Count Binface in a byelection, while New South Wales won the State of Origin decider.
Nathan Cleary's stellar performance, including two tries and 10 points with the boot, inspired New South Wales to a stunning 30-12 victory over Queensland in Brisbane, securing the State of Origin series. Controversial video reviews also played a role in the decisive win.
