Locals say the potential closure of the Port Pirie smelter and the loss of the 900 jobs associated with it would have ongoing effects on the city and the wider Spencer Gulf region.
A widespread Telstra outage has caused significant disruptions to train services across NSW, including the Hunter region and the Sydney-Canberra line. Emergency call services may also be affected, with authorities advising the use of non-Telstra devices. Airport operations and other services report varying degrees of impact.
South Australian police have reported two boys, aged 14 and 17, for fighting in a public place after amateur "fight club" videos were posted online. Authorities are considering new laws to deter the organization of such events.
NT Education Minister Jo Hersey is claiming a $450 nightly travel allowance while staying at her own apartment in Darwin City. This follows criticism of Labor politician Manuel Brown for similar claims. While within parliamentary rules, the practice is being questioned by colleagues and the public.
Despite Egypt's 3-2 loss to Argentina in the World Cup, New York's 'Little Egypt' in Queens erupted into a street party. Fans celebrated the team's historic progression and the community spirit, with some also expressing support for Palestine.
Thousands of Telstra mobile customers experienced a major outage on Wednesday morning due to an issue with a time-keeping server. Services were largely restored by mid-morning, but the disruption affected train services in Victoria and NSW, Eftpos payments, and raised concerns about emergency calls.
Four individuals have been fined approximately $14,500 for allegedly fishing illegally in a protected 'green zone' within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park during a competition. Authorities intercepted the group during a night patrol off Bundaberg, highlighting a disregard for zoning rules and potentially facing further legal action.
