CFMEU administrator Mark Irving KC resigns
Mark Irving KC says the next "rebuild phase" of the union requires someone with "a different set of skills".

Mark Irving KC says the next "rebuild phase" of the union requires someone with "a different set of skills".

Senior WA government minister Paul Papalia is expected to announce his resignation this week, triggering a by-election in the southern Perth seat of Secret Harbour. His departure could create an opportunity for One Nation, which has seen a recent surge in support.

England secured a dramatic victory against Mexico in a tense match, holding on for a rear-guard action to break Mexican hearts. Alan Shearer praised the team's magnificent performance and attitude despite challenges like altitude and energy.

Cameron Munster seeks to honor Queensland Origin greats by leading the Maroons to a series victory against NSW in Brisbane. Having learned from legends like Thurston, Cronk, Smith, and Slater, Munster aims to captain the Maroons to a home series decider win.

A teenage team from Whyalla, South Australia, won the H2 Grand Prix Finals in Switzerland, achieving redemption after a disqualification at the 2025 world qualifiers. The community rallied to raise funds for the wildcard entrant team to compete.

Mexico and England are locked in a tense World Cup match. England took the lead with a Harry Kane penalty, but Mexico equalized through Raúl Jiménez. England were reduced to 10 men after Jarell Quansah's red card, and Mexico were awarded a penalty after a VAR review, which Jiménez converted.

The Australian Space Agency has confirmed that objects found on a north Queensland beach are likely pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle. The debris, discovered in Forrest Beach, has prompted a multi-agency investigation and warnings for the public to avoid touching suspected space junk.