As train travel grows in popularity amid the fuel crisis, an iconic regional service returns to the tracks after a major makeover.
China's recent submarine-launched missile test, described as routine by Beijing, has drawn sharp criticism from Australia and New Zealand, who called it 'destabilising.' The nuclear-capable missile flew over multiple Pacific nations' EEZs, landing near Tuvalu's, prompting unease among some Pacific officials.
West Victorian town Kaniva, previously the largest in the state without mains drinking water, now has access to a new supply after a pipeline connection. While beneficial for hygiene and water security, some residents are hesitant due to concerns over increased water prices.
Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala, 21, reached the fourth round of Wimbledon, a historic achievement for the Philippines. Despite losing her match, Eala is seen as a "ray of hope" and a role model, inspiring national pride.
Alcoa's proposed $8.1 billion acquisition of South32's alumina operations could open up Western Australia's jarrah forests to bauxite mining, environmentalists claim. The deal would consolidate WA's bauxite supply chain under Alcoa, potentially granting access to new ore deposits.
Delivery drivers, including DoorDash and Uber Eats workers, are falling victim to sophisticated phishing scams. Scammers impersonate support staff, tricking drivers into revealing personal details to steal earnings from their app wallets. The Transport Workers Union reports significant financial losses and calls for better platform security.
China's nuclear-capable missile test landed near the exclusive economic zones of Nauru and Tuvalu, prompting criticism from Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. Taiwan's Joseph Wu called it a "provocation that destabilizes the Indo Pacific."
