Four educators accused of assaulting children, aged 9 and 10, at a Queanbeyan school were not present in court when their lawyers indicated they would fight the charges.
Russia launched missiles and drones at Kyiv and its region, killing at least 20 people. President Zelenskyy appealed for stronger air defenses ahead of a NATO summit where he will meet President Trump.
Donald Trump revealed he asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun during a World Cup match. Europe's football body UEFA condemned the decision to suspend the ban as crossing a 'red line', while former football figures criticized the intervention.
Hamas announced the dissolution of its emergency government in Gaza, aiming to transfer control to the US-backed National Committee for Gaza Administration (NCAG) as ceasefire negotiations with Israel remain stalled.
AI-generated films by Jodie Heenan and Robert Gaudette have won international awards, sparking debate over the technology's creative potential versus copyright concerns. Creators defend AI as a tool for innovative storytelling and accessibility, while acknowledging the need to address compensation for original content.
An exhibition titled "Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar" featuring almost 50 artworks by Australian artist Arthur Boyd has opened at the Bundanon Art Museum in New South Wales. The series, inspired by the Babylonian king's downfall and modern conflicts, is presented alongside a new video commission by Shaun Gladwell.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a new defence alliance with Fiji to counter China's influence in the Pacific. He will also host leaders from Papua New Guinea and Tonga, while his team addresses domestic criticism over comments about Kylie Minogue.
