Economy / Tax: A landmark Productivity Commission report has declared Western Australia's GST deal a "costly mistake" and a "perverse" outcome, recommending it be scrapped. This finding has drawn sharp criticism from WA Premier Roger Cook, who lashed out at "east-coast clowns." 👉abc.net.au👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au
Sport / Rugby League: Billy Slater has stepped down as the Queensland Maroons' head coach following their State of Origin series defeat. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au👉7news.com.au
Courts / Legal: Further charges have been laid against former CFMEU boss John Setka. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au
World / Disasters: Record-breaking heavy rain has inundated parts of Japan, leading to four deaths, thousands of stranded travellers at Tokyo's airport, and landslide warnings. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au👉sbs.com.au
Politics / Foreign Affairs: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that Donald Trump will consider the case for removing tariffs on Australian exports following a phone call between the two leaders. 👉abc.net.au👉au.news.yahoo.com👉7news.com.au
Crime / Courts: A former One Nation candidate has apologised for past homophobic comments where they labelled gay people as mentally ill. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au👉au.news.yahoo.com
Crime / Courts: Three students from The Scots College have been charged in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in a Sydney alleyway. 👉abc.net.au👉theguardian.com👉7news.com.au
Health / Public Health: Toddlers in Victoria have been hospitalised with kidney failure after visiting a petting zoo, prompting an investigation by the state's Department of Health into cases of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. 👉9news.com.au👉au.news.yahoo.com
Sport / Cricket: Australia's bowlers took three wickets in a strong start on day two of the Test match against Bangladesh, with Hazlewood, Starc, and Cummins all taking early wickets. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au👉theguardian.com
Current Affairs / Business: KPMG's chair has described being "physically and emotionally shaken" after speaking with a whistleblower, amidst ongoing inquiries into the accounting firm's practices. 👉abc.net.au👉theguardian.com👉au.news.yahoo.com
Arts & Entertainment / Obituaries: Johnny Young, the host and creator of the popular Australian children's television show "Young Talent Time," has died at the age of 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au👉theguardian.com👉7news.com.au
World / Politics: Nigel Farage has won the Clacton by-election in the UK, though he opted not to attend the final announcement, while rival Count Binface secured a notable vote count. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au👉theguardian.com
Crime / Legal: Broome Bishop Christopher Saunders has been condemned by colleagues following his conviction for sex assaults. 👉abc.net.au👉au.news.yahoo.com👉7news.com.au
Politics / Federal Government: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denies knowledge of a "shag, marry, date" podcast game, while defending gestures made when discussing melons gifted by the Japanese Prime Minister. 👉abc.net.au👉theguardian.com👉sbs.com.au👉au.news.yahoo.com
National Security / Geopolitics: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong is set to link national security with diversity, arguing against "monoculture." 👉abc.net.au👉theguardian.com👉au.news.yahoo.com
Crime / Legal: A woman involved in a fraudulent visa scheme with former MP Daryl Maguire has avoided jail time. 👉abc.net.au
Public Health / Healthcare: A hospital review has found that critical signs were missed before the death of a young father in Mackay. 👉abc.net.au
Environment / Climate: Hazard reduction burns are being fast-tracked in New South Wales as authorities prepare for an elevated fire risk season. 👉abc.net.au👉7news.com.au
Crime / Law Enforcement: Further charges have been laid against former Victorian CFMEU boss John Setka. 👉9news.com.au
Society / Family: A new report indicates that Australia's child support system is being "weaponised," with data showing instances of financial abuse against single mothers. 👉abc.net.au
World / Security: Security agencies are warning of active Russian hackers targeting Australian industry, with a cyber-warning issued. 👉abc.net.au
Geopolitics / International Relations: Chinese state-linked observatories have reportedly sought sites in New Zealand, according to spy agency assessments. 👉abc.net.au
Society / Health: The risks of brain damage from long careers in sports are being highlighted, raising questions about informed consent. 👉abc.net.au
Sport / Boxing: Prichard Colón, a boxer who sustained a severe brain injury over a decade ago, has died. 👉abc.net.au👉au.news.yahoo.com
Education / Universities: The Australian National University (ANU) is implementing plans to restore its reputation amidst lingering controversy. 👉abc.net.au
Business / Finance: Small business owners report feeling "overwhelmed" by a lack of financial literacy skills, prompting the launch of a taskforce to address the issue. 👉abc.net.au
Business / Finance: Corporate Travel Management (CTM) is facing scrutiny over an overcharging scandal that reportedly involved $100 million in excess charges. 👉abc.net.au
Property / Housing: New analysis explores potential housing market downturn scenarios in Australian cities, outlining impacts of 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% price drops. 👉abc.net.au👉domain.com.au
Technology / Telecommunications: An ombudsman report has found systemic issues with mobile services in regional areas, likening the situation to conditions in the 1960s. 👉abc.net.au
Sport / Australian Rules Football: Josh Fraser has officially entered the race for the Carlton coaching position following the team's mid-year turnaround. 👉abc.net.au
Sport / Golf: Australian golfer Grace Kim has made a strong start at an LPGA event. 👉abc.net.au👉7news.com.au
Sport / AFL Women's: Colin O'Riordan, the new head coach of the Sydney Swans AFLW team at 30, is seen as having a unique advantage due to his age. 👉abc.net.au
Lifestyle / Parenting: The pros and cons of "blind boxes" for children are being examined. 👉abc.net.au
Lifestyle / AI: The question of whether having a romantic AI companion constitutes cheating is being debated, with some people believing it does. 👉abc.net.au👉sbs.com.au
Lifestyle / Personal Finance: Advice is offered on considering pet insurance, outlining the pros and cons. 👉abc.net.au
Entertainment / Music: Bulgaria's coastal city of Burgas has been selected to host Eurovision in 2027. 👉abc.net.au
Entertainment / Movies: Drag culture is making its way to the big screen in the film "Stop! That! Train!". 👉abc.net.au
Entertainment / Music: A documentary titled "Are We OK?" about the band Jebediah is described as both a nostalgic triumph and a cautionary tale. 👉abc.net.au
Arts & Culture / Photography: Breathtaking finalists have been announced for the Ocean Photographer of the Year awards, showcasing stunning marine life and underwater scenes. 👉abc.net.au
World / Security: Chinese research vessels exhibiting "lawnmower" patterns in the Pacific are raising suspicions among security agencies. 👉abc.net.au👉theguardian.com
Community / Health: A new University of Melbourne mapping project has revealed that the native water mammal, the rakali, is thriving in Melbourne's waterways. 👉abc.net.au
Geopolitics / Diplomacy: Malcolm Turnbull has expressed skepticism about the Aukus nuclear submarine deal, calling faith in it "stark staring bonkers." 👉theguardian.com
Politics / Policy: A federal government committee is to examine the sale of Rushy Lagoon, amidst anger from farmers who feel betrayed by the decision. 👉abc.net.au
Politics / Immigration: Analysis suggests that while there is widespread desire to cut migration, there is a lack of clarity on how this would be achieved. 👉abc.net.au👉sbs.com.au
World / Business: Companies are showing interest in the untapped gas reserves in Papua New Guinea, referred to as the "Saudi Arabia of the Pacific." 👉abc.net.au
World / Rail Accidents: A passenger train derailed and overturned in southern England. 👉abc.net.au👉9news.com.au
World / Wildfires: A report has confirmed that transmission tower sparks were the cause of a deadly California wildfire that resulted in 19 fatalities. 👉abc.net.au