The prosthetic leg has been handed to police after being discovered by a couple while they were fishing on a NSW Mid North Coast beach.
Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala, 21, made history by reaching the fourth round of Wimbledon, becoming the first from the Philippines to do so in the Open era. Despite a loss to Jasmine Paolini, Eala's performance has ignited national pride and serves as an inspiration, drawing parallels to sports heroes like Manny Pacquiao.
China conducted a ballistic missile test in the South Pacific nuclear-free zone, coinciding with Fiji joining Australia's treaty allies. The test, using a new JL-3 SLBM, is seen as a provocation and demonstrates China's increasing willingness to use military force for coercion in the Indo-Pacific.
WiseTech Global's Richard White steps down as chair amid allegations, but remains executive director. Australia's economic growth forecast is grim, with rising interest rates and inflation. The ASX sees a surge in ETF listings, while a new steel mill is set to open.
Belgium took an early lead in Seattle through Charles De Ketelaere, but the USA equalized via Malik Tillman. Weston McKennie was booked for a poor challenge. The match saw several key moments including injuries and missed chances for both sides.
Greensteel Australia plans to build a $500 million, zero-emissions steel mill on the former BHP steelworks site in Newcastle, aiming to produce 600,000 tonnes of steel annually by January 2028. The project aims to reduce reliance on imported steel and stabilize prices for Australian builders.
Health Minister Bridget Archer will serve as acting Tasmanian premier for a week, a move seen as a potential trial for her leadership. This appointment, while brief, signals a strategic succession plan for Premier Jeremy Rockliff, potentially positioning Archer as his preferred successor despite internal party rivalries.
