The war in the Middle East has caused chaos across some of the world's busiest aviation regions, with many Australians now reconsidering their travel plans — or abandoning them altogether.
A 76-year-old Tasmanian man, Grant Whelan, was assaulted and had his home set on fire by two masked intruders who stole nine guns, cash, and his ute. The ute was later found submerged. Whelan, a former cray fisherman awarded a bravery medal in 1995, is recovering in hospital.
Walhalla, a historic Victorian gold rush town, is seeking World Heritage status, which could boost tourism significantly. However, its aging infrastructure, including roads, sewerage, and parking, needs urgent upgrades to handle the potential influx of visitors.
Cruz Hewitt lost the Wimbledon boys' singles final to American Jordan Lee in a three-set thriller. The 17-year-old Australian, son of Lleyton Hewitt, was unable to secure the title after leading in the final set.
A 59-year-old man has died in Pukatja on South Australia's APY Lands after a large group fight. Police are investigating if his death was due to a medical episode while he was receiving treatment at the town clinic.
Twelve data centres are proposed for Australia's Northern Territory, attracting companies with abundant solar and gas power. Environmental groups raise concerns over gas reliance and water usage, while developers see NT's proximity to Asia and less stringent regulations as advantages.
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the government will not assist the return of suspected Australian ISIS fighters, who are reportedly being interrogated in Baghdad, Iraq. Burke indicated he would use all legal means to prevent their re-entry.
