Sheila Chebii, a 25-year-old Kenyan student, died after falling 15 storeys from a Sydney hotel. Six weeks into her studies and less than a month into her housekeeping job, her death has left her family and the Kenyan diaspora seeking answers, with authorities investigating.
Workers at Australian Taxation Office (ATO) outsource call centres earn up to 40% less than public service staff doing the same job. Landmark "same job, same pay" hearings will determine if these workers should receive equal pay, potentially impacting the ATO's reliance on private operators like Probe, Concentrix, and Serco.
Medical experts have strongly criticized One Nation's proposed health policies, labeling them as nonsensical and based on misconceptions. Policies include withdrawing from the WHO, scrapping the TGA, and adding photo ID to Medicare cards, which experts argue could increase costs and reduce access to care for vulnerable Australians.
O árbitro-assistente de vídeo Shaun Evans foi inocentado pela Fifa após fazer um gesto de 'OK invertido' durante a Copa do Mundo. Evans alegou que o movimento foi involuntário e subconsciente, negando qualquer intenção de comunicar uma mensagem de supremacia branca. A Fifa confirmou que não encontrou evidências de violações do código disciplinar.
Research on 15 Australian firms trialing a 100:80:100 four-day work week (100% pay, 80% hours, 100% output) found 14 continued the model. None reported productivity loss, with six seeing increases. Primary motivations included reducing burnout and improving work-life balance.
Brisbane-based couple Quentin and Kylie Birt have donated over A$100 million in two years, including A$40 million to FightMND. Despite their significant contributions, they reject the philanthropist label, emphasizing impact and support for causes making a real difference.
Un thriller australiano, "La ragazza della finestra", va in onda su Rai 4. Amy Poynton sospetta del nuovo compagno della madre, un serial killer che terrorizza il sobborgo. La giovane indaga da sola, ignorata dagli adulti, mentre il pericolo si avvicina.
Nick Kyrgios, de 31 años y actual número 899 del mundo, se ha retirado del torneo ATP 500 de Halle debido a una lesión en la rodilla derecha. El australiano buscaba recuperar su forma en hierba para optar a una invitación para Wimbledon.
El portero Patrick Beach se convirtió en el héroe de Australia en su debut mundialista contra Turquía, realizando ocho paradas cruciales para asegurar la victoria (2-0). A pesar de ser suplente teórico, Beach demostró su valía con intervenciones decisivas, cumpliendo un sueño de infancia.
The US Navy is planning a large, permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria, Australia. The US$30 million project aims to leverage Australia's strategic location to counter China's military expansion and is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed an El Nino weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific, with forecasts indicating it could become one of the strongest in seven decades and intensify in the latter half of the year.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was killed by police in Pakistan's Punjab province when officers from a new crime control unit opened fire with machine guns during a robbery. Her father, Adeel Ahmed, is demanding justice and for the controversial police wing to be reformed.
New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, of Punjabi descent, became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match. He played nearly the entire game in New Zealand's 2-2 draw against Iran in Los Angeles.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia's Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7. The exercise involves over 100 aircraft and thousands of personnel from 20 nations, focusing on complex combat scenarios and night-time flying.
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted a bail variation to attend the Anzac Hall opening at the Australian War Memorial. However, his request to attend a military graduation parade and after-party was denied due to concerns about interacting with another alleged war criminal.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's World Cup match. Evans stated the gesture was an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol. The committee found no evidence of a breach of code, accepting Evans' explanation of an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment. This decision offers little relief to mortgage holders facing increased costs from previous rate hikes. Higher fuel prices are contributing to inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept its official interest rate at 4.35% but warned of further hikes if inflation persists. Governor Michele Bullock indicated a rate rise is possible due to ongoing price pressures, despite a slight increase in unemployment. The decision offers little immediate relief to mortgage holders.
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official interest rate at 4.35% but warned of further hikes if inflation persists. Governor Michele Bullock stated that price rises are still too fast, indicating a potential increase if necessary. The RBA is not alarmed by a rise in unemployment to 4.5%, viewing the job market as still tight.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has called for a transparent investigation into the death of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, who was shot by police in Pakistan. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the incident, which occurred during an armed robbery.
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has had his bail conditions varied to allow him to attend an opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on June 23. Prosecutors raised concerns about potential breaches of witness contact conditions but did not oppose the variation.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific, warning climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts anticipate a record warm year globally.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño event is underway, warning that climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts predict a record warm year globally.
