The ABC can reveal that after months of difficult negotiations, the Nakamal Agreement has been approved by Vanuatu's cabinet but omits key limitations on China's influence.
Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter advance to the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon, while Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Kovacevic reach the men's doubles semifinals. This success continues a trend of Australian doubles players performing well in Grand Slams.
Australian house prices fell 0.7% in the June quarter to $937,000, following a peak in March. Despite recent drops and bank predictions of further declines, a decade of significant price acceleration means affordability remains a major long-term challenge, with median prices still costing over 15 years of disposable income.
Principals in regional Western Australia are concerned that cuts to transport support for students will hurt enrolments, with one school principal warning it could lead to closure. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has deemed some students ineligible for assistance, impacting new enrolments.
A mother recounts her 20-month-old daughter's seven-hour wait for stitches at Bendigo Health due to a surge in patients. The hospital experienced ambulance ramping and declared a code yellow, citing high demand, sicker patients, and lack of aged care placements.
European Parliament politicians are launching an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino concerning the lifting of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, alleging political interference from the Trump administration.
Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a grueling five-hour, 15-minute match at Wimbledon, winning 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6. The victory sets up a semifinal clash with defending champion Jannik Sinner.
