Indigenous elders face racist booing from crowd members at dawn services in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, with one man arrested and charged over his alleged involvement and others issued with move-on orders.
Andy Burnham, the 'king of the north' and current mayor of Manchester, is poised to become the UK's next prime minister. Known for his casual communication style and long political career, Burnham faces scrutiny over his substance versus style as he prepares to lead the country.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the UK in 1955, will receive a posthumous conditional pardon from King Charles III. The decision follows an application by her grandchildren highlighting the abuse she suffered, with the Deputy Prime Minister confirming a "profound injustice".
The Queensland Maroons, known for their attacking flair, lost the Origin decider 30-12 to the NSW Blues. Despite early promise, ill-discipline and key moments saw them trail significantly by halftime, and a late try sealed their fate.
An Aboriginal activist, Ruth Langford, is on trial for trespassing at a logging site in Tasmania. She claims a cultural obligation to protect the land from logging, citing her upbringing and elders' teachings. Bodycam footage shows police asking her to leave, which she claims she did not hear due to singing to country.
Queensland has seen the highest number of fatal motorcycle accidents in Australia for five consecutive years. Police attribute the rise to increased motorcycle ownership post-COVID, non-compliant electric motorcycles, and dangerous riding behaviors, including social media stunts.
President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran "over" and warned of "hard" US strikes in the coming hours. He indicated targets could include bridges, power plants, and oil facilities, while also suggesting Israel might withdraw forces from southern Lebanon.
