Emergency service crews were called to an apartment complex in the Wollongong suburb of Warrawong overnight after a 25-year-old man was set on fire.
Extortionists sent parents of a missing West Australian man an AI-generated image and demanded $6,000 within 24 hours. The 23-year-old, who has autism, was later found safe. Experts warn AI is making scams more sophisticated.
First Nations musicians in Australia are blending Indigenous knowledge and traditions with classical music, creating new forms of artistic expression. Five artists are highlighted for their unique contributions.
The NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) alerted Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR) to safety issues, including training and workplace culture, just 24 hours before five of its wagons derailed in the Southern Highlands. SSR's accreditation was suspended for six weeks by the rail safety regulator.
Australian Moringa growers are uncertain about selling their product after Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) ruled it unsafe for human consumption. A grower is appealing the decision, which impacts leaves, pods, and oils, while therapeutic products remain available if registered.
Hometown hero Arthur Fery, a wildcard, has reached the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0. The 23-year-old is now two wins away from matching Goran Ivanišević's 2001 wildcard victory.
A widespread Telstra outage has halted regional train services in NSW, Australia, due to reliance on 4G networks for safe operations. While Sydney metro services were unaffected, ARTC suspended trains on its 9,600km network as a safety precaution. Telstra cited malfunctioning nodes as the cause, prompting calls for improved network resilience and a demand for explanation from the Communications Minister.
