A man fighting plans to remove him to Nauru loses his High Court challenge, after the government's deal to have the island take in people released from indefinite immigration detention is upheld.
The 2026 State of Origin series decider between Queensland and New South Wales is set for Game III. NSW won Game I with a historic comeback, while Queensland dominated Game II with a record-breaking second-half performance. Both teams have made changes to their lineups for the crucial match.
West Australian police have requested assistance from Meta to moderate comments on their Facebook pages following criticism for allowing racist and derogatory remarks. Commissioner Col Blanch stated that social media companies have a responsibility to remove negative comments and that WA Police are exploring options like closing comments after hours.
Native title holders from eight Aboriginal groups in the Utopia region have been granted native title rights to over 4,000 sq km of their ancestral land north of Alice Springs. The Federal Court determination allows traditional owners to access Country, protect sacred sites, and practice cultural activities.
Telstra experienced a widespread mobile outage affecting millions of Australians, leading to ongoing welfare checks for Triple Zero callers. The telco informed the Communications Minister about two and a half hours after detecting the issue, sparking criticism. The underlying cause of the outage is still unknown.
US President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is over following fresh attacks in the Gulf. He called Iranians "liars" and "scum" and expressed frustration with negotiations, despite ongoing talks.
Isaac Thompson, 26, who allegedly has links to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, has been arrested by Northern Territory police after escaping custody on Sunday night. He was apprehended without incident at a location in Darwin River.
