As the nation digests the budget, Australian shares have opened lower, with the ASX 200 down in Wednesday trading after a mixed night on Wall Street as US inflation rose to 3.5 per cent. Follow our live markets blog.
China has warned Australia not to harm its interests in the Pacific following the announcement of a new military alliance between Australia and Fiji. The 'Ocean of Peace Alliance' allows both nations to act against a common military threat.
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 Harry's spokesperson claims an offer was accepted then withdrawn, while the Palace states no formal response was received by their deadline.
Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 18 people in apartment buildings, days before a NATO summit. President Zelenskyy urged the alliance to make "strong decisions" on boosting Ukraine's air defenses following the attack.
Nathan Fitzgerald, a 27-year-old high school teacher and football player, has died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves game. He sustained multiple head knocks, including a clash with a teammate, a blow from a knee or boot, and hitting his head on the pitch. A GoFundMe for his family has raised over $70,000.
At least 14 people were killed and 60 wounded in a Russian missile and drone attack on apartment buildings in Kyiv, just before a crucial NATO summit. President Zelenskyy urged the alliance for stronger air defense decisions, highlighting Ukraine's insufficient interceptor missiles.
A parliamentary committee report criticizes the ACT government's language education blueprint, finding it "not fit for purpose" and failing to provide equitable pathways for senior students. Gaps in the public school system are denying opportunities, leading to calls for a centralized ATAR-level language learning plan.
