The Kremlin is taking extraordinary measures ahead of Russia's marking of the defeat of Nazi Germany, as Ukraine launches its second-biggest attack of the war so far.
ACT Ambulance Service paramedics faced over 190 incidents of occupational violence in the 2025-26 financial year, with some requiring medical attention. The service also faces understaffing issues, with a recent government funding boost criticized as insufficient.
State of Origin Game III decider kicks off at Lang Park. NSW's Hudson Young penalized for a lifting tackle. Queensland wins early territory. Bunker operations are uncertain due to Telstra outage.
The ABC has denied its journalism has fueled antisemitism or social division ahead of its executives' appearance at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The public broadcaster will be questioned on allegations of bias in its Middle East reporting, with some submissions to the commission being highly critical.
Australian ministers are in conflict over a major Telstra outage. Communications Minister Anika Wells criticized opposition figures for suggesting China's involvement without evidence. Meanwhile, shadow minister Sarah Henderson faced backlash for testing the emergency triple-zero system during the outage.
A federal report identifies telemarketers, advertising staff, and accountants as most exposed to AI job displacement. While widespread losses haven't occurred, the government plans to regulate AI and support workers with training.
China's Center for Globalisation vice-president Victor Gao warned Australia against acquiring nuclear-powered submarines under AUKUS, following a nuclear-capable missile test. Gao boasted of China's nuclear strength, claiming it's on par with the US and can 'annihilate' any nation initiating nuclear war.
