An inquest hears evidence from a senior police officer who ran into a room to disarm a mother who was self-harming inside a Darwin crisis accommodation facility, describing the incident as "one of the worst days" of her policing career.
Telstra experienced a widespread mobile outage affecting millions of Australians, leading to ongoing welfare checks for Triple Zero callers. The telco informed the Communications Minister about two and a half hours after detecting the issue, sparking criticism. The underlying cause of the outage is still unknown.
US President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is over following fresh attacks in the Gulf. He called Iranians "liars" and "scum" and expressed frustration with negotiations, despite ongoing talks.
Isaac Thompson, 26, who allegedly has links to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, has been arrested by Northern Territory police after escaping custody on Sunday night. He was apprehended without incident at a location in Darwin River.
The Byssal project in Western Australia is using mussels to restore Cockburn Sound's ecosystem. These filter feeders improve water clarity, aiding seagrass recovery, and create habitats for diverse marine life, potentially boosting local fisheries.
A widespread Telstra outage disrupted phone lines, payment services, and transport across Australia. While services were restored by 4 pm, the incident raised concerns about the fragility of the nation's digital infrastructure, impacting essential services like elderly care and medical monitoring.
Queensland and New South Wales face off in the decisive Game III of the 2026 State of Origin series. After NSW's historic comeback in Game I and Queensland's dominant win in Game II, the series is tied, setting up a thrilling decider.
