Experts warn increasing self-reliance comes at a cost
With the war in the Middle East focusing attention on fuel reserves and Australia's self-reliance, experts warn there is no quick, or cheap, fix to reducing dependence on global supply chains.

With the war in the Middle East focusing attention on fuel reserves and Australia's self-reliance, experts warn there is no quick, or cheap, fix to reducing dependence on global supply chains.

Police rescued three teenagers, aged 15, 17, and 19, who were lost on the Sundews Track in Onkaparinga River National Park, Adelaide. Rescuers navigated steep terrain and knee-deep water to find them safely.

Novak Djokovic secured his 106th Wimbledon match win, surpassing Roger Federer's men's record, but expressed indifference to the achievement, prioritizing Federer's eight titles and a 25th Grand Slam. Despite on-court "meltdowns" and a tough challenge from qualifier Roman Safiullin, Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals.

Police are investigating the death of a four-year-old boy on the NSW Central Coast, with cannibalism reportedly forming part of the inquiry. A 32-year-old woman has been charged with murder.

Whooping cough cases in Western Australia's Great Southern region have more than tripled compared to last year, with 117 diagnosed cases. Health officials attribute the surge to declining vaccination rates, vaccine hesitancy, and waning immunity, urging parents to get their children vaccinated.

Aboriginal Australian creatives are leveraging video games to share First Nations culture with a global audience. Developers like Arthur Ah Chee, Ben Armstrong, and Kat Gledhill-Tucker are creating games that blend traditional storytelling with modern interactive formats, addressing cultural themes and aiming to overcome industry barriers.

Surging fertiliser costs due to Middle East conflict are pushing Australian farmers to explore natural alternatives like sunn hemp. This legume improves soil health and fixes nitrogen, significantly reducing the need for expensive urea-based fertilisers.