Electric vehicles now represent 16 per cent of new car sales in Australia, in a growing trend coinciding with record fuel prices.
Jon James, a barber from Mount Isa, led a three-day barbering workshop on Mornington Island, a remote Aboriginal community. The program aimed to provide a positive diversion and teach practical skills following several suicides in the community. Students learned to cut hair, with 20 professional kits donated, enabling them to continue the practice.
A 27-year-old man has been charged with unlawful striking causing death and possessing dangerous drugs after a fatal assault at a Brisbane park. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, resulting in the death of a 66-year-old man.
A Queensland public school is experiencing a severe teacher shortage, forcing students to transfer and leading to the cancellation of senior subjects like building and construction, and food nutrition. Enrolments have dropped 12.5% in 15 months, with parents advocating for increased transfer ratings to attract and retain teachers.
Naomi Osaka defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) in the fourth round of Wimbledon. Osaka's dominant performance secured her first-ever quarter-final appearance at the tournament and opened up the women's draw.
An 11-year-old boy, Mitch Dickens, and his family are preserving heritage sheep breeds like the Hampshire Down in Yeoval, NSW. With many heritage breeds at risk of disappearing, their stud aims to maintain genetic diversity and productive traits crucial for Australia's national flock.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for comments made on a podcast where he was asked to "shag, marry, date" Kylie Minogue, Nicole Kidman, or Rhonda Burchmore. He initially refused but then said "Kylie clearly" if his marriage broke down. MP Zali Steggall called the remarks "entirely inappropriate" and sexist.
