Adelaide residents have decorated a large tree stump and then the hole it left in a footpath to highlight the local council's delay in removing it.
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.
Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan expressed outrage over a loss to Argentina, calling the tournament "fixed." Manchester City teammates Rodri and Bernardo Silva clashed after Spain's win over Portugal. Belgium celebrated a win over the US with a "Trump dance" and faced a blow with Amadou Onana's ACL injury. FIFA is investigating alleged racist abuse aimed at streamer IShowSpeed.
The Guts tour, a solar-powered initiative, brings city and bush bands to remote Northern Territory communities, fostering connection and providing opportunities for local musicians. It highlights the vibrant cultural life in these areas and supports First Nations artists through the Bush Music Fund.
Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter advance to the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon, while Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Kovacevic reach the men's doubles semifinals. This success continues a trend of Australian doubles players performing well in Grand Slams.
Australian house prices fell 0.7% in the June quarter to $937,000, following a peak in March. Despite recent drops and bank predictions of further declines, a decade of significant price acceleration means affordability remains a major long-term challenge, with median prices still costing over 15 years of disposable income.
Principals in regional Western Australia are concerned that cuts to transport support for students will hurt enrolments, with one school principal warning it could lead to closure. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has deemed some students ineligible for assistance, impacting new enrolments.
