As some festivals crumble, the Gold Coast's mayor says the 25-year-old Blues On Broadbeach event isn't going anywhere.
At least 14 people were killed and 60 wounded in a Russian missile and drone attack on apartment buildings in Kyiv, just before a crucial NATO summit. President Zelenskyy urged the alliance for stronger air defense decisions, highlighting Ukraine's insufficient interceptor missiles.
A parliamentary committee report criticizes the ACT government's language education blueprint, finding it "not fit for purpose" and failing to provide equitable pathways for senior students. Gaps in the public school system are denying opportunities, leading to calls for a centralized ATAR-level language learning plan.
Swastikas and anti-Jewish abuse were discovered spray-painted at Princess Royal Fortress in Albany, Western Australia. Local leaders and Jewish community representatives have condemned the vandalism, which police are investigating.
Alice Springs' Olive Pink Botanic Garden will host a new Indigenous Tourism Hub funded by a federal grant. This initiative, part of a larger $8.5 million tourism boost for Central Australia, aims to support Indigenous operators and attract visitors with free flights and new experiences.
Two Labor party members were forcibly removed from the NSW Labor State Conference in Sydney after unfurling a Palestinian flag. They demand an apology from Premier Chris Minns, while another banner on Palestine was displayed without police intervention the next day.
Hobart Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock is facing calls to resign after documents revealed she took taxpayer-funded refreshments from a council lounge for personal use. Councillors allege premeditation and a cover-up, while Sherlock claims misunderstanding of policy and political motivation behind the renewed scrutiny.
