A former Bupa executive accuses health insurers of using "almost bullying" tactics in their negotiations with private hospitals, while the Australian Private Hospitals Association says insurers have become "cowboys" in need of regulation.
China's Center for China and Globalization vice-president Victor Gao warned Australia against acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, days after China tested a nuclear-capable missile. Gao boasted of China's nuclear capabilities, stating they are on par with the US and possess 'enough nuclear warheads to annihilate' any nation imposing nuclear war on China.
Former UOW governance officer Alyssa White testified at an ICAC inquiry, denying allegations of manipulating recruitment to favor friends. She stated she took the job to help her alma mater and admitted to reviewing a friend's CV and providing interview tips, but rejected claims of stacking the department.
The 2026 State of Origin series decider between Queensland and New South Wales is set for Game III. NSW won Game I with a historic comeback, while Queensland dominated Game II with a record-breaking second-half performance. Both teams have made changes to their lineups for the crucial match.
West Australian police have requested assistance from Meta to moderate comments on their Facebook pages following criticism for allowing racist and derogatory remarks. Commissioner Col Blanch stated that social media companies have a responsibility to remove negative comments and that WA Police are exploring options like closing comments after hours.
Native title holders from eight Aboriginal groups in the Utopia region have been granted native title rights to over 4,000 sq km of their ancestral land north of Alice Springs. The Federal Court determination allows traditional owners to access Country, protect sacred sites, and practice cultural activities.
Telstra experienced a widespread mobile outage affecting millions of Australians, leading to ongoing welfare checks for Triple Zero callers. The telco informed the Communications Minister about two and a half hours after detecting the issue, sparking criticism. The underlying cause of the outage is still unknown.
