As the nation digests the budget, Australian shares have opened lower, with the ASX 200 down in Wednesday trading after a mixed night on Wall Street as US inflation rose to 3.5 per cent. Follow our live markets blog.
Six 'space balls' found on a Queensland beach are likely from a foreign rocket body that re-entered the atmosphere. The Australian Space Agency is working with international authorities to confirm the source, while experts explain the objects are pressurized fuel vessels.
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has rejected concerns about youth detention centre capacity amid proposed 'breach bail, go to jail' reforms. Critics cite existing pressure and lack of detail, while the Premier insists capacity has been bolstered.
China is reportedly preparing to test a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, having informed regional governments. The move follows Australia signing a defense treaty with Fiji, though sources suggest the test was planned months ago and is likely not a direct response.
China is reportedly preparing to test a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, with regional governments notified. The move comes shortly after Australia signed a defence treaty with Fiji, though sources suggest the missile test was planned months ago and not a direct response.
England achieved a thrilling 4-3 victory against Mexico in a World Cup classic, despite playing with 10 men for much of the second half. Elsewhere, Erling Haaland's late brace secured a win for Norway against Brazil, potentially marking Neymar's final international match. Jordan Henderson suffered an injury during England's celebrations.
Sophie Molineux is being praised for her inspirational leadership after captaining Australia to their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title, defeating England in the final. Molineux admitted initial self-doubt but credited belief in her team for the success.
