The 10-Year Treasury bond, which the Commonwealth issues to raise money, has pushed past 5 per cent, raising the cost of paying off debt and suggesting inflation is not under control.
Shire councils in Western Australia's Midwest region are worried about Karara Mining Limited's proposed 15-year extension and its impact on local groundwater, particularly the Parmelia aquifer, a vital potable water source.
Sportsbet's parent company, Flutter Entertainment, has launched Sportsdream Rewards, a "rewards club" that offers prize entries for a monthly fee. Critics fear this model exploits loopholes in gambling regulations, potentially targeting self-excluded gamblers and exploiting user data.
Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing fire and evacuating areas south of the Litani River. New security zones will be established in Lebanon, controlled by the Lebanese army, banning Hezbollah militants. Further talks are scheduled for June 22 in Washington.
The WHO chief stated the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has a "big head start" and efforts are still behind due to ongoing militant attacks and limited contact tracing. An attack by an Islamic State affiliate killed 16 people, compounding the health crisis.
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster claims footballers are afraid to speak out on human rights abuses due to fear of jeopardizing their World Cup dreams, citing a "chilling effect" and "climate of fear" in the US.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stated an "ideological disagreement" with the US following the Trump administration's plan to impose a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports. Albanese called the tariffs "unjustified" and inconsistent with free trade agreements, arguing they harm US consumers and international trade.
