Civil construction firms warn surging diesel and material costs driven by the global oil crisis will force lay-offs and project delays, with nearly a third considering winding down.
Dharminder Singh, 48, appeared in Toowoomba Magistrates Court via video link charged with the murder of his former partner, Jana Armstrong. Ms. Armstrong's body was discovered in bushland near Redbank Creek after a four-day search. Singh's lawyer stated his client asserts his innocence.
Global markets are volatile as Gulf tensions escalate, impacting oil and wheat prices. Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft, while Telstra addresses employee concerns over outages. US earnings season begins with major banks reporting.
Iran and Kuwait reported fresh attacks amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed strikes on its southern islands, while Kuwait reported attacks on border posts and an oil platform. The incidents occurred after exchanges of fire over control of the vital waterway.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that further expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams will be discussed after the current 48-team tournament. He emphasized inclusivity, allowing all nations to dream of participating and improving.
Richard Scolyer, a leading melanoma pathologist and Australian of the Year, completed a 500km charity bike ride in his final months battling incurable brain cancer. He died at 59, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking research and inspiring others to 'leap in' to noble pursuits.
Climbing Victoria supports a Parks Victoria proposal to avoid blanket climbing bans at Mount Arapiles Dyurrite, allowing access to most routes while rerouting climbs near culturally significant Indigenous sites.
