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The South Australian government has paused the compulsory acquisition of Wok the Duck restaurant in Mount Barker following community support for the ownersőThe decision allows for further discussions about the planned $61.1 million school, with Education Minister Lucy Hood meeting the owners.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Manila this week to discuss North Korea, trilateral security, economic cooperation, and the Middle East crisis. The meeting follows earlier talks on the sidelines of the NATO summit, where the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearization and signed a memorandum on small modular reactors.
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been acquitted of three counts of rape but found guilty of two counts of assault causing bodily harm in a Perth court. The jury failed to reach a verdict on three additional rape charges, leaving the possibility of a retrial.
South Korea's Daejeon has been chosen to host the 2029 Invictus Games, becoming the first Asian city to stage the international sporting event for injured service members. The Invictus Games Foundation selected Daejeon over Aalborg and San Diego, citing the city's preparedness and cultural appeal.
Rayann El Houli, a Melbourne woman facing terror charges related to her time in Syria, has been granted bail. A magistrate found the risk to the community low, citing her poor health and potential legal delays.
A new survey by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre finds that asylum seekers on Nauru are struggling to afford food and clean water, despite Australia's substantial spending on offshore detention. The report highlights the high cost of living on the island and the inadequacy of the current stipend.
Barnaby Joyce has distanced One Nation from the White Australia policy while defending Pauline Hanson's call for mass deportations of visa overstayers. The controversy follows Hanson's podcast with Tommy Robinson and her meeting with UK politician Rupert Lowe, drawing criticism from Labor figures.
The first-ever FIFA World Cup half-time show in 2026 featured a lineup of global superstars, including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. Reactions were divided, with some praising the spectacle and others, like Wayne Rooney, critiquing it. The event also highlighted the inspiring story of Iraqi-born singer Emmanuel Kelly.
South Korea's media watchdog is considering a proposal to restrict children under 14 from creating social media accounts without parental consent, and limit addictive features for teenagers aged 14 to 19. The plan, announced by Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Jong-cheol, aims to address excessive social media use and its harms, while learning from the country's past 'shutdown law' experience.
ABC iview's Race Around the World enters its eighth week as six filmmakers race across the globe to produce weekly documentaries. Contestants have shared personal stories of moral dilemmas, creative burnout, and the relentless pace of the competition.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has defended her decision to interview with far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson, despite criticism from across the political spectrum. Hanson's comments on immigration and the NDIS have sparked controversy, while party senator Malcolm Roberts has discussed deportation numbers exceeding official policy.
The Australian government has unveiled a national plan to regulate artificial intelligence in automated government decision-making, including stronger privacy safeguards and new rules for data centres. The plan, led by Attorney-General Michelle Rowland, also includes a digital duty of care for AI companies and a new Office of AI. The announcement has drawn criticism from the Coalition, dismissed by Industry Minister Tim Ayres as 'juvenile'.
Terence Donovan, the British-Australian actor known for roles in Neighbours and Home and Away, has died in Melbourne aged 90. His son, actor Jason Donovan, announced the news on social media, paying tribute to his father as 'larger than life'.
Josh Kerr shattered the 27-year-old world mile record at the London Diamond League, while Australian athletes Jessica Hull and Nicola Olyslagers claimed victories. Kerr's time of 3:42.66 beat Hicham El Guerrouj's mark set in 1999, and his performance was hailed as a highlight ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Lucas Herbert's record-equalling 62 at the British Open put him in contention, but New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the Claret Jug after a final-round surge. Herbert finished tied for sixth, while Sam Burns led after the third round.
Lao authorities say they lack evidence to lay charges over the deaths of six tourists from methanol-tainted alcohol in Vang Vieng, citing the absence of autopsies. While the distillery owner faces lesser charges, Australia expressed frustration, and the British government has launched a campaign warning tourists about methanol risks.
A Lao distillery owner charged over the methanol poisoning deaths of six tourists, including two Australian teenagers, could face as little as three months in prison, prompting Australian government frustration. Canberra has raised its travel advisory for Laos, warning of crime, methanol poisoning, and a lack of transparency in the justice system. The families of the victims have expressed devastation at the severity of the charges.
The US State Department intends to allocate $12m to UK-based organisations founded by prominent Conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young, according to US government documents. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned against US interference in German elections, while former US officials criticise the scheme as a misuse of public money.
An Australian man was filmed being pushed to the ground and handcuffed by plainclothes ICE agents during an arrest attempt at Las Vegas airport. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the incident and said the man was later arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for overstaying his visa.
A British search expert says he has identified a 'most likely' burial spot for murdered backpacker Peter Falconio, 25 years after his disappearance. The theory, centered on an abandoned racetrack near Barrow Creek, comes as police maintain the investigation remains open.