The Coalition says Australia should consider buying next-generation stealth bombers to help bridge the gap until the AUKUS submarines arrive.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made on a podcast where he was asked to "shag, marry, date" Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, or Rhonda Burchmore. He initially refused but then said "Kylie clearly" if his marriage broke down. MP Zali Steggall called the remarks "entirely inappropriate" and sexist.
Brazil and Norway are locked in a tense match with multiple chances for both sides. Key moments include saves from Norway's Nyland against Brazil's Guimarães and Rayan, and a near miss from Brazil's Endrick. The game also features a notable Premier League rivalry between Haaland and Gabriel.
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the US striker to play against Belgium in the World Cup round of 16. The decision, praised by President Trump, has drawn criticism from Belgium.
An 11-year-old boy, Mitch Dickens, and his family are preserving heritage sheep breeds like the Hampshire Down in Yeoval, NSW. With many heritage breeds at risk of disappearing, their stud aims to maintain genetic diversity and productive traits crucial for Australia's national flock.
A new class action lawsuit alleges an aged care firm charged residents for unused services. In Australia, concerns rise over cleanup costs for abandoned mines. Globally, tensions simmer in the Middle East, and the US marks its 250th anniversary. Australia triumphs in the Women's T20 World Cup.
A new Gidget Foundation Australia clinic in Berry Springs, Northern Territory, offers specialist mental health services for expectant and new parents, addressing high rates of depression and anxiety in the region. Funded by the federal government, the service provides face-to-face and telehealth appointments, including EMDR therapy, to support parents struggling with perinatal mental ill health.
