Jewish Australians told the royal commission that antisemitism has spread into everyday life. But whether the inquiry can handle what it has promised to confront remains to be seen.
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.
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.
A nationwide Telstra outage has caused significant disruptions to transport services, businesses, and emergency calls across Australia. Telstra CFO Michael Ackland apologized for the inconvenience, stating the root cause is still unknown but there's no evidence of malicious activity. Emergency Triple Zero calls are believed to be less impacted due to different network settings.
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.
A nationwide Telstra network outage has caused widespread disruption to regional train services in Victoria, suspending lines including Bendigo, Seymour, Gippsland, Geelong, and Ballarat. Train services to and from Canberra were also shut down due to communication losses. Millions of Australians were affected by the Telstra outage, impacting phone calls and internet access.
