One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson banks more than $3 million worth of donations, including a brand new plane gifted by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart.
A 59-year-old man has died in Pukatja on South Australia's APY Lands after a large group fight. Police are investigating if his death was due to a medical episode while he was receiving treatment at the town clinic.
Twelve data centres are proposed for Australia's Northern Territory, attracting companies with abundant solar and gas power. Environmental groups raise concerns over gas reliance and water usage, while developers see NT's proximity to Asia and less stringent regulations as advantages.
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the government will not assist the return of suspected Australian ISIS fighters, who are reportedly being interrogated in Baghdad, Iraq. Burke indicated he would use all legal means to prevent their re-entry.
Australia's aged care regulator is investigating fee complaints. Donald Trump denies Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East strikes. Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon, and fungi are explored in Australian wilderness.
Wall Street closed positively, but weekend escalation of US-Iran hostilities and Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz closure may impact the ASX's opening gains. ASX 200 futures indicated a 0.4% rise.
A father jailed for abusing his children in Newcastle has been granted leave to appeal his conviction. His legal team argues his daughter, diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), should not have been sworn in as separate personalities to give evidence, a first for Australia.
