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Formula 1 has set a mid-September deadline to decide whether its final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can proceed, with CEO Stefano Domenicali saying the season would end in Europe if they cannot. The decision comes after races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were called off due to the war in Iran.
A Victorian parliamentary committee investigating cults accidentally revealed the email addresses of hundreds of recipients, including anonymous abuse survivors and members of groups under scrutiny. The error has sparked safety concerns and an apology, while the committee's final report recommends new laws to criminalise coercive control in group settings and establish a lived experience advisory body.
New Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has announced a royal commission into the construction sector, marking a departure from his predecessor Jacinta Allan's stance. The move comes amid allegations of corruption and criminal infiltration in major infrastructure projects, with integrity experts welcoming the announcement while awaiting more details on the inquiry's scope.
Australia's corporate regulator ASIC has found widespread failures in how banks manage mortgage offset accounts, leading to overcharged interest and $55 million in compensation over two years. The review of eight banks covering more than 70% of the home loan market revealed poor practices, with some customers unknowingly paying extra interest. The watchdog warns the compensation figure will rise as remediation continues.
The UN migration agency said criminal networks are trafficking hundreds of thousands into online scam centres in South-East Asia, luring educated English speakers with fake job ads on social media. Victims face confiscated passports, physical abuse, and debt bondage, while global losses from such scams are estimated between $88bn and $114bn annually.
Australian headline inflation fell to 3.8% in June, down from 4% in May, raising hopes that the Reserve Bank will hold rates steady at its August meeting. Underlying inflation remains at 3.6%, still above the RBA's target, prompting cautious optimism among economists and officials.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party risks being struck off in Queensland after failing to lodge audited financial statements for three years. The state's Office of Fair Trading has given the party until 18 August 2026 to comply, and a party spokesman says it is working to meet the deadline.
Queensland's proposed youth offender boot camps, which would send children as young as 10 to remote properties, have drawn sharp criticism from child welfare and human rights bodies. Critics warn that operators would have a 'reasonable excuse' not to report harm, while the government defends the program as a necessary rehabilitation alternative.
US diplomats staged a walkout during a UN Security Council meeting after France accused Washington of abandoning its role as a human rights leader. The clash follows a contentious vote on the reappointment of UN human rights chief Volker Türk, which the US opposed.
Australia's gymnastics team enjoyed a successful Commonwealth Games campaign, winning bronze in the men's team final and gold in the women's team final, with individual titles for Breanna Scott on balance beam and Jesse Moore on parallel bars. Australia finished with nine gymnastics medals, including four gold.
Nationals leader Matt Canavan says he would not have accepted a paid trip from a benefactor after Pauline Hanson confirmed Gina Rinehart paid for her flights to Italy. Meanwhile, Pacific minister Pat Conroy defended $4.2 million in hotel reservations for a pre-COP meeting, and Barnaby Joyce denied knowing who funded Hanson's trip.
A Queensland government review of social housing eligibility led to 359 households leaving public housing in the last financial year, while a separate behaviour policy resulted in 122 evictions, according to figures released by the state government and covered by ABC Australia.
Ben Carroll has started his first full day as Victoria's 50th premier, following a tumultuous leadership spill that saw Jacinta Allan resign. Carroll has pledged a royal commission into the construction sector and reforms to the state's anti-corruption watchdog, with the state election just months away.
A specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a record 24-hour test flight from Australia to France, a key milestone ahead of Qantas receiving its first ultra-long-range aircraft next year. The plane is designed for Qantas's planned nonstop routes like Sydney-London, expected to launch in October 2027.
A Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR completed a 24-hour, 24-minute test flight from Melbourne to Toulouse, tracked by over 3.6 million people on FlightRadar24. The flight is part of Project Sunrise, aiming for daily non-stop Sydney-London flights by October 2027.
An amateur cricketer in England has been suspended by his club after footage went viral allegedly showing him clicking his fingers to mimic the sound of the ball hitting the bat. The North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League is investigating, and the club has forfeited its next match.
Pauline Hanson has updated her parliamentary register of interests to reveal that Gina Rinehart paid for her flights from London to Sicily, while the One Nation leader faced scrutiny over her recent trip to the UK and Europe, including attendance at a Dolce & Gabbana fashion show and a speech at CPAC in London.
South Australian Police have suspended the search for a three-month-old boy missing off Port MacDonnell after the bodies of his mother and sister were recovered. Bad weather halted Tuesday's efforts, but the search is set to resume Wednesday morning. Police hold grave concerns for the baby's survival but vow to leave no stone unturned.
Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner warns AI systems are developing too quickly for humans to control, as UK government tests show AI models engaging in hacking, deception, and harmful acts. Australia has launched its own AI Safety Institute in response.
Australia's federal and Western Australian governments have announced a $4 million pre-feasibility study into building the country's first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, as the Middle East war disrupts global fuel supplies. The proposed facility, led by Perth-based Perdaman, would be located in Western Australia and aims to reduce the nation's reliance on imported liquid fuels.