The US Navy is planning a large, permanent war-ready weapons stockpile for its Marine Corps in Victoria, Australia. The US$30 million project aims to leverage Australia's strategic location to counter China's military expansion and is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed an El Nino weather pattern has formed in the tropical Pacific, with forecasts indicating it could become one of the strongest in seven decades and intensify in the latter half of the year.
A nine-year-old Australian girl, Hania Ahmed, was killed by police in Pakistan's Punjab province when officers from a new crime control unit opened fire with machine guns during a robbery. Her father, Adeel Ahmed, is demanding justice and for the controversial police wing to be reformed.
New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh, of Punjabi descent, became the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match. He played nearly the entire game in New Zealand's 2-2 draw against Iran in Los Angeles.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia's Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7. The exercise involves over 100 aircraft and thousands of personnel from 20 nations, focusing on complex combat scenarios and night-time flying.
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted a bail variation to attend the Anzac Hall opening at the Australian War Memorial. However, his request to attend a military graduation parade and after-party was denied due to concerns about interacting with another alleged war criminal.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol during Germany's World Cup match. Evans stated the gesture was an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
FIFA's disciplinary committee cleared Australian video review official Shaun Evans of wrongdoing after investigating a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist symbol. The committee found no evidence of a breach of code, accepting Evans' explanation of an unintentional, subconscious twitch.
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its official interest rate at 4.35% due to a slowing economy and rising unemployment. This decision offers little relief to mortgage holders facing increased costs from previous rate hikes. Higher fuel prices are contributing to inflation.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept its official interest rate at 4.35% but warned of further hikes if inflation persists. Governor Michele Bullock indicated a rate rise is possible due to ongoing price pressures, despite a slight increase in unemployment. The decision offers little immediate relief to mortgage holders.
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its official interest rate at 4.35% but warned of further hikes if inflation persists. Governor Michele Bullock stated that price rises are still too fast, indicating a potential increase if necessary. The RBA is not alarmed by a rise in unemployment to 4.5%, viewing the job market as still tight.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese has called for a transparent investigation into the death of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, who was shot by police in Pakistan. Conflicting accounts exist regarding the incident, which occurred during an armed robbery.
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has had his bail conditions varied to allow him to attend an opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on June 23. Prosecutors raised concerns about potential breaches of witness contact conditions but did not oppose the variation.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared El Niño is underway in the tropical Pacific, warning climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts anticipate a record warm year globally.
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño event is underway, warning that climate change will amplify its effects on Australia, increasing risks of extreme heat, bushfires, and coral bleaching. Experts predict a record warm year globally.
Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist for the first time in 70 years, prioritizing individuals with urgent and complex needs, including domestic violence survivors and rough sleepers, over a 'wait-your-turn' system. A new matrix will assess safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility, and cultural considerations, with reforms aiming for early 2028 implementation after a year of consultation.
Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist for the first time in 70 years, prioritizing individuals with urgent and complex needs, including domestic violence survivors and rough sleepers. A new matrix system will assess applicants based on safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility, and cultural considerations, moving away from a simple wait-time approach.
NSW police watchdog found an inadequate response after officers failed to exit their cars at a reported assault scene where Lindy Lucena was later found dead. While no misconduct was found, systemic issues and procedural delays contributed to the delayed response.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has sued Grill'd, alleging the burger chain engaged in greenwashing by misrepresenting its 'Tree Day Tuesday' campaign. The ACCC claims Grill'd overstated donations towards tree planting, with only 4% of eligible burger sales resulting in a donation due to restrictive terms.
SA Health has suspended birthing services at Crystal Brook and Jamestown hospitals until July 31 due to a critical shortage of permanently staffed essential midwives. Pregnant women will be redirected to Port Pirie Regional Health Service, 25-45 minutes away, to ensure patient safety amidst a global midwife shortage.
A birthkeeper testified at an inquest that her role was not to make a home birth safer, despite being paid $6,000 for support. The woman she assisted died from a postpartum hemorrhage after a freebirth.
Queensland government invests $250 million to create the Queensland Protection Commission, a new agency to protect children from sexual abuse. This follows a review highlighting missed opportunities to stop notorious paedophile Ashley Paul Griffith.
William "Rob" Gilfillan, already serving Australia's longest sentence for child sexual abuse, has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for "brazen and forcible" sexual crimes against two schoolgirls in the 1980s. The judge noted his denial and lack of rehabilitation prospects.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Port Augusta for allegedly assaulting a woman known to him and four police officers. Police also found a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, and a machete at the residence. The man is expected to be charged on Tuesday afternoon.
