Pilungah Reserve, south-west of Mount Isa, has become Queensland's third special wildlife reserve, barring any future mining activity.
China has imposed a one-year travel ban on four New Zealand MPs who visited Taiwan, prompting protests from both New Zealand and Australia. Beijing reportedly offered to lift the ban if the MPs apologize, a move described as intimidation and unprecedented.
Two teenagers, aged 16 and 14, will appear in Toowoomba Children's Court on June 11 charged with affray following an alleged stabbing at Grand Central Shopping Centre in Toowoomba, Queensland. A 19-year-old man sustained minor injuries.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is aiming to play all 21 upcoming Tests but acknowledges it's unlikely all three main fast bowlers will manage the full schedule due to injuries and the unprecedented workload.
The New York Knicks secured a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 105-95 in Game 1. The game saw a brief interruption due to a fan running onto the court, but the Knicks ultimately closed out the win with a late 10-0 run.
Rebecca Vassarotti has been re-elected to the ACT Legislative Assembly following the resignation of ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury. Vassarotti previously served a term before losing her seat in the 2024 election.
Australian Test captain Pat Cummins is optimistic about playing all 21 upcoming Tests but acknowledges it's unlikely for him and fellow fast bowlers Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood to remain injury-free throughout the demanding schedule.
