A Far North Queensland caravan park manager says more people are ringing up to cancel than to book a spot with concerns over fuel prices and availability.
Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old high school teacher and football player, has died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves game. He sustained multiple head knocks, including a clash with a teammate, a blow from a knee or boot, and hitting his head on the pitch. A GoFundMe for his family has raised over $70,000.
At least 14 people were killed and 60 wounded in a Russian missile and drone attack on apartment buildings in Kyiv, just before a crucial NATO summit. President Zelenskyy urged the alliance for stronger air defense decisions, highlighting Ukraine's insufficient interceptor missiles.
Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 18 people in apartment buildings, days before a NATO summit. President Zelenskyy urged the alliance to make "strong decisions" on boosting Ukraine's air defenses following the attack.
A parliamentary committee report criticizes the ACT government's language education blueprint, finding it "not fit for purpose" and failing to provide equitable pathways for senior students. Gaps in the public school system are denying opportunities, leading to calls for a centralized ATAR-level language learning plan.
Swastikas and anti-Jewish abuse were discovered spray-painted at Princess Royal Fortress in Albany, Western Australia. Local leaders and Jewish community representatives have condemned the vandalism, which police are investigating.
Alice Springs' Olive Pink Botanic Garden will host a new Indigenous Tourism Hub funded by a federal grant. This initiative, part of a larger $8.5 million tourism boost for Central Australia, aims to support Indigenous operators and attract visitors with free flights and new experiences.
