Two men, both in their 30s, have been charged with murder after a 29-year-old man was found with critical injuries at an Australind bus stop early Sunday morning and later died. The accused are scheduled to appear in Bunbury Magistrates Court.
Australia's government proposes a 2.5% levy on big tech's digital advertising revenue for failing to strike deals with local news, a change from previous rules. The levy aims to ensure compensation for news content, despite a concession limiting it to ad revenue.
Glasgow celebrated the closing of the Commonwealth Games with a spectacular ceremony featuring Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds, and fireworks, passing the baton to Amdavad 2030. The city successfully hosted the "Friendly Games" despite Victoria's withdrawal, producing 171 medals for Australia.
Two major David Hockney exhibitions are set to open in Australia later this year, months after the British artist's death at 88. The National Gallery of Australia will host "Portraits in Print," while Carriageworks Sydney will stage "Bigger & Closer," an immersive show featuring Hockney's own narration.
Glas Energy plans a $400 million renewable diesel refinery in Narrogin, Australia, to produce 20 million litres of low-carbon fuel from straw. This initiative aims to reduce Australia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil, especially as fuel excise relief ends, and seeks state and federal government support.
Iluka Resources is conducting confidential rare earths deals for its $1.8 billion Eneabba refinery in Western Australia, backed by a federal loan, to secure supply chains outside China. This initiative aims to de-weaponize critical minerals amidst rising geopolitical tensions and Western governments' efforts to diversify sources.
Glasgow concluded the Commonwealth Games with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring Delta Goodrem and Simple Minds, passing the baton to Amdavad 2030. The "Friendly Games" were hailed as a success, producing 171 medals for Australia and overcoming initial fears about the event's viability.
Australian track cyclists achieved a dominant Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, securing 10 gold medals. Georgia Baker, a five-time gold medalist, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony, while Leigh Hoffman set a Games record and Alyssa Polites made an emotional comeback from illness.
Australian athletes, including Olympic medallist Petria Thomas, celebrated the significance of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a career launchpad, with Australia dominating the medal tally. The event's future was also discussed, with Amdavad, India, pledging to host in 2030.
Murrumbidgee Council in south-west New South Wales will trial a four-day, 38-hour work week for 15 months starting January to boost productivity and staff attraction. While staff largely support it, community opinion is divided, with some residents expressing skepticism about its effectiveness.
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.
Murrumbidgee Council in south-west New South Wales will implement a 15-month trial of a four-day, compressed 38-hour work week starting January, aiming to boost productivity and attract staff, making it the first Australian council to do so.
Australia's government is progressing gambling advertising reforms, increasing scrutiny on fuel prices after excise restoration, and adjusting its News Bargaining Incentive to tax big tech's digital advertising revenue at 2.5%, exempting AI companies.
In remote Baniyala, a 13-year-old Yolŋu boy's casual talk of his coffin colour underscores the harsh realities faced by Indigenous Australians. A repatriation ceremony and discussions at Garma Festival highlight the ongoing failure to 'Close the Gap' in health, wealth, and life expectancy.
The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony featuring musical performances by Sandi Thom, Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds, and Indian artists, a flag handover to Amdavad, India, as the next host city, and the presentation of the David Dixon Award to Scotland's Melanie Woods.
South Australian principal Tamarin Condon, suspended from Wallaroo Mines Primary School over alleged unprofessional behaviour including inviting her husband to a school camp, has been cleared of misconduct by the Education Department after an investigation.
A 13-year-old Yolŋu boy in Baniyala, East Arnhem Land, casually discussing his coffin color underscores the harsh realities and persistent failures of Australia's "Closing the Gap" initiative. The article details a repatriation ceremony and leaders' frustrations with government inaction.
India secured 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, falling short of 50 but achieving landmark performances in boxing, para sports, and judo, with Mirabai Chanu winning a third successive gold.
Luka Modric si unisce al Milan per il tour estivo a Perth, ma la squadra non potrà partecipare ai funerali di Franco Baresi a Milano per motivi logistici. Il club e i tifosi rendono omaggio al campione, con discussioni su come intitolargli un luogo simbolo.
Welsh cyclist Emma Finucane made history on the final day of the Commonwealth Games by becoming the first sprint cyclist to win four track gold medals at a single Games. Australia dominated the overall medal tally, finishing with 171 medals, including 70 golds, significantly ahead of England and Canada.
Australia concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games by dominating the medal table, securing 70 gold medals and 171 overall. This tally significantly surpassed the combined efforts of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with Meg Harris and Sam Short leading Australia's swimming success.
A former ASIO agent, "Marcus," rejected for a previous visa, has reapplied to return to Australia to testify at the Bondi royal commission and assist NSW Police with their terror attack inquiry, citing security concerns and legal protections.
India concluded the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a total of 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), falling short of the 50-medal mark achieved in previous editions since 2002, but achieving success in new events and landmark performances.
Australia topped the medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with athletes like swimmer Meg Harris and cyclist Tara Neyland securing multiple golds. The event concluded with a distinctly Aussie-flavored closing ceremony, and officials praised the 'Friendly Games' spirit, despite a setback for the Australian netball team.
