ACT planning authorities have decided they will not follow through with a threat to terminate the lease of Big Splash water park, saying they are now satisfied the operators have made moves to reopen later this year.
Socceroos star Awer Mabil called claims that Australia is not a successful multicultural society "bullshit." He stated his team was not distracted by the monoculture debate initiated by One Nation during the World Cup, emphasizing their focus on representing Australia.
China has test-fired a ballistic missile with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, confirmed by state media. Australia expressed deep concern, citing actions that undermine regional stability, while Fiji's PM believes the test is unrelated to a new Australia-Fiji military pact.
Meta's policy director Benjamin Good told a royal commission that changes to content moderation policies, announced by Mark Zuckerberg in January 2025, were not aimed at increasing antisemitic content. Data shows a significant drop in removed hate speech after the policy shift, which moved towards reactive enforcement.
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte begins an impeachment trial today over charges including misuse of funds and assassination threats. If convicted, she could be removed from office and barred from future elections, potentially impacting the 2028 presidential race.
FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the US striker to play against Belgium. The decision, praised by Donald Trump, has drawn criticism from Belgium.
Socceroos star Awer Mabil called claims that Australia is not a successful multicultural society "bullshit." He stated the national soccer team was not distracted by the debate initiated by One Nation during the World Cup.
