The former head of Australia's domestic intelligence agency questioned whether early assessments of Bondi Beach gunman Naveed Akram were sufficiently rigorous, while advising the royal commission examining the December terrorist attack.
France secured a spot in the World Cup final four, defeating Morocco with a strong second-half performance. Despite a quiet first half, Kylian Mbappé's stunning goal and Ousmane Dembélé's continued scoring streak sealed the victory.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will not attend the Garma festival this year, breaking a commitment made last year to visit the Indigenous cultural gathering annually. Other ministers, including Foreign Minister Penny Wong, are expected to attend.
The Rolling Stones release "Foreign Tongues," their second album of original material in 18 months, proving their enduring musical prowess. The album features anti-war sentiments, bluesy tracks, and guest appearances from Paul McCartney and Robert Smith.
Northern Territory Children's Commissioner Shahleena Musk resigned, citing government "sidelining" and opposition to controversial child protection law changes. The new laws replace the Aboriginal child placement principle with a "universal principle" and are opposed by First Nations groups and advocates.
A greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast has tested positive for the deadly H5 bird flu, marking the first case in local wildlife. The discovery at Robe is concerning but expected, with authorities conducting surveillance for further spread.
The Australian Jewish News has removed an article by Nomi Kaltmann that criticized the treatment of Jewish Council of Australia executive officer Sarah Schwartz by community members. The article, which called for respectful discourse, was taken down after complaints, highlighting broader societal issues with civil debate.
