Northern Territory Police Commissioner Martin Dole says he is still adamant there are people who have knowledge of the whereabouts of Jefferson Lewis, the man at the centre of a search for missing Alice Springs five-year-old Sharon Granites.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a new defence alliance with Fiji to counter China's influence in the Pacific. He will also host leaders from Papua New Guinea and Tonga, while his team addresses domestic criticism over comments about Kylie Minogue.
AI-generated films by Jodie Heenan and Robert Gaudette have won international awards, sparking debate over the technology's creative potential versus copyright concerns. Creators defend AI as a tool for innovative storytelling and accessibility, while acknowledging the need to address compensation for original content.
An exhibition titled "Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar" featuring almost 50 artworks by Australian artist Arthur Boyd has opened at the Bundanon Art Museum in New South Wales. The series, inspired by the Babylonian king's downfall and modern conflicts, is presented alongside a new video commission by Shaun Gladwell.
UEFA condemns FIFA's decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card ban after US President Donald Trump's personal intervention, citing a 'red line' crossed and sparking concerns over political interference in sports.
A prison riot in Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison, sparked by clashes between two drug gangs, has resulted in at least 23 deaths, including six guards, and over 100 injuries. Police and commandos were deployed, with drones monitoring the area, as Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara expressed shock.
Hamas announced the dissolution of its emergency government in Gaza, aiming to transfer control to the US-backed National Committee for Gaza Administration (NCAG) as ceasefire negotiations with Israel remain stalled.
