A 13-year-old boy died in a crash involving a suspected stolen SUV in Gateshead, Lake Macquarie. Two 14-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man were arrested and are under police guard in hospital. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
A 13-year-old boy died in a crash involving a suspected stolen car at Gateshead, Lake Macquarie, NSW. A 14-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were arrested at the scene and are hospitalized under police guard, while two other occupants fled. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
A NSW charity tasked with finding foster homes for children allegedly misused over $40,000 in taxpayer funds for its CEO's US/Europe sabbatical and awarded a $120,000 pay rise without approval. A confidential audit flagged $1.6M unrecorded funds and other non-compliant expenses, prompting the DCJ to investigate this and five other foster care providers.
Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane, 23, achieved a historic feat by winning four track cycling gold medals at one Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the most successful Welsh woman in Games history. She also carried the Welsh flag at the closing ceremony, expressing immense pride and disbelief at her achievements.
First Nations advocates warn NSW prisons could surpass last year's record for Indigenous deaths in custody after Matthew Roberts (27) and another man (21) died this month. Families and legal services highlight a "crisis" fueled by rising Indigenous incarceration rates.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, marking the third such event in five years, as July becomes the driest month on record. Extreme heat, intensified by the climate crisis, has fueled wildfires, stressed farmers, and revealed archaeological sites, prompting hosepipe bans for 23 million people.
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) has warned of potential food shortages in the UK if current drought conditions persist, citing "very, very poor" yields for wheat and oats, and livestock farmers using winter feed early. Drought has been declared across much of England and all of Wales, leading to hosepipe bans for over 20 million people.
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, with July set to be the driest month on record, as extreme heat and a lack of rainfall intensify. This marks the third drought in five years, leading to hosepipe bans for 23 million people, numerous wildfires, and concerns for farmers and wildlife.
Wagga Wagga's Wilks Park homeless encampment faces eviction, delayed by a council motion, amid a severe regional NSW housing crisis. Residents like JJ and John highlight challenges, including pet ownership and long social housing waitlists, while community groups provide aid and the state government offers limited motel accommodation.
A new Granny Grommets group for women aged 50+ in North Haven, NSW, founded by 70-year-old Annie Milne, has attracted nearly 200 members, fostering fitness, fun, and friendship while challenging stereotypes about older women's abilities.
Eviction notices for residents of Wilks Park, a large homeless encampment in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, were briefly delayed after a council motion. The camp, which saw a baby's death in May, highlights Australia's regional housing crisis, with soaring rents and stretched services, while community efforts and government responses remain fractured.
Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane won her third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the 1,000m time trial, becoming the first Welsh woman to achieve this haul. Team-mate Anna Morris also secured her second gold, contributing to Wales' impressive 10 cycling medals.
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with their three children, watching netball semi-finals and meeting athletes. They also visited the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, with netball finals scheduled for Sunday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children, attended the Commonwealth Games netball semi-finals in Glasgow, watching New Zealand defeat England. They also met athletes and volunteers, with final netball matches and the closing ceremony scheduled for Sunday.
Northern Ireland boxer Jon McConnell won Commonwealth gold in the men's 70kg final, defeating Wales' Orlando Holley-Sotomi via split decision. The 23-year-old had previously turned down an opportunity to appear on the latest series of Love Island to compete in the Games, a decision he now feels vindicated.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children, attended the final sporting events of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, watching netball semi-finals and meeting athletes. The event, hosted by Glasgow for the second time, featured a scaled-down program and a spectacular opening ceremony, with Ahmedabad set to host in 2030.
Welsh cyclists Emma Finucane and Anna Morris secured gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating English rivals. Finucane won the individual sprint, her second gold, while Morris claimed the 4,000m individual pursuit. Morris later faced demotion in the scratch race, but Wales celebrated a strong start with six medals.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicates he will abandon plans to curtail jury trials in England and Wales, reversing a significant policy inherited from Keir Starmer's government. Burnham cited concerns stemming from the Hillsborough disaster, despite the proposals aiming to clear a backlog of nearly 80,000 court cases.
England and Wales are experiencing their driest July in 190 years, with official drought declarations across much of the UK. This has led to widespread hosepipe bans, increased wildfire risks, and a significant rise in heat-related deaths, particularly in England.
An elderly public housing tenant in NSW will receive full compensation from the government after Homes NSW disposed of her sewage-damaged belongings without consent and mishandled her insurance claim, as per an Ombudsman's report.
India achieved its most successful day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing six medals across judo and athletics, including two historic judo golds. The haul increased India's total tally to 23 medals, placing them 10th, just one medal behind Wales.
Justin Langer expresses doubt over England's proposed coaching setup for red-ball cricket, suggesting it can only succeed if the Test coach and Brendon McCullum share an identical approach.
