Residents in regional Western Australia say the 2026–27 State Budget fails to provide any significant cost of living relief to those living outside of Perth or major regional cities.
Calls for mandated domestic mobile roaming in Australia are intensifying, with consumer advocates and regional residents arguing it would improve coverage and competition. A report shows 73% of Australians support the change, allowing users to connect to other networks when out of their provider's coverage area. While some telcos express concerns about investment, others acknowledge potential benefits for consumers, especially in regional areas.
Advocates are pushing for mandatory domestic mobile roaming in Australia, citing consumer benefits like better coverage and competitive prices. A recent report indicates strong public support for the change, which would allow users to connect to other networks when outside their provider's coverage area.
A teenager has died and 22 people have been injured in e-mobility device crashes in the 12 days since Queensland's new safety laws took effect. Police report fewer devices on roads and a large-scale behavior change, with fines and seizures issued.
Tom Kim won the Scottish Open, finishing two shots ahead of Australian Min Woo Lee. Kim's bogey-free final round secured his first PGA Tour title since 2023, while Lee secured second place and a boost for the upcoming British Open.
Torrential monsoon rains have caused deadly floods and landslides in Bangladesh, affecting seven districts and leaving over 267,000 households stranded. Rescue efforts are hampered by power outages and damaged infrastructure, while Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar were also hit.
Dharminder Singh, 48, has been charged with the murder of Jana Armstrong, whose body was found in bushland near Toowoomba. Singh also faces arson and bail breach charges. Armstrong, a mother of a four-month-old, was last seen July 7.
