Five men have been arrested after police rescued a controversial rapper's bodyguard who was allegedly kidnapped from his Guildford home.
Telstra CEO Vicki Brady apologizes for a national outage, while Australian dividends saw growth driven by mining. Qantas ranked most punctual airline globally. US proposes tariffs on Australian imports due to forced labor concerns. Research suggests worker pay hasn't kept pace with productivity.
Hobart's hospitality venues are struggling with changing consumer behavior, including younger people ordering fewer drinks and arriving later. Rising alcohol costs are a major concern, leading patrons to pre-drink and use discount apps. The closure of several venues highlights the detrimental impact on the city's nightlife and its ability to retain young residents.
Seven Hobart venues, including several on Salamanca's waterfront, have closed, prompting discussions about changing consumer habits. Young people cite rising alcohol costs and a lack of excitement as reasons for reduced spending, opting for pre-drinks and discount apps. Hospitality operators are concerned about the industry's viability and the need for more major events to attract visitors.
A 57-year-old mail sorter has been charged with two counts of tampering with mail after allegedly removing and tampering with packages from Australia Post mail bags during overnight shifts in Perth. The Australian Federal Police seized $34,000 in cash during a search of his home and car.
Australian dividends rose 2.8% to $99.4B in 2025-26, led by mining. Qantas was the world's most punctual airline in June. US proposes 12.5% tariff on Australian imports due to forced labor concerns. Telstra outage costs estimated in hundreds of millions.
Cruz Hewitt advanced to the Wimbledon boys' semifinals with a dominant straight-sets victory over Dimitar Kisimov. The 17-year-old Australian has not dropped a set en route to the final four, and a win in his next match would make him the first Australian boy to reach the final since Alex de Minaur.
