Warrant Officer Second Class Lachlan Muddle, a highly qualified special forces sniper and military free-fall parachutist, died after a mid-air collision with another paratrooper during an Army training exercise.
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.
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.
UEFA condemns FIFA's decision to suspend US striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup red-card ban after US President Donald Trump's personal intervention, citing a 'red line' crossed and sparking concerns over political interference in sports.
A prison riot in Sri Lanka's Negombo Prison, sparked by clashes between two drug gangs, has resulted in at least 23 deaths, including six guards, and over 100 injuries. Police and commandos were deployed, with drones monitoring the area, as Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara expressed shock.
The relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles III is again strained following an awkward dispute over accommodation at Buckingham Palace for Harry's upcoming UK visit. Harry's spokesperson claims an offer was accepted then withdrawn, while the Palace states no formal response was received by their deadline.
