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Victorian MP Moira Deeming has resigned from the parliamentary Liberal Party and will sit as an independent after being disendorsed as a candidate for the November state election. The resignation follows a dispute with former leader Matthew Guy over an assault allegation, which police found no offence in.
Australian Federal Police have released images of distinctive clothing in an ongoing effort to identify victims allegedly abused by former Sydney childcare worker Hamish Tait, who faces 329 charges. The investigation, known as Operation Moonbi, has so far identified victims in South Australia and continues to appeal for public assistance.
First Nations witnesses told a federal inquiry into racism and hate that the alleged terror attack on Perth's Invasion Day rally in January left lasting trauma, with criticism of a lack of political condemnation and calls for stronger social media regulation and legal reforms.
A coalition of 14 nations, led by the US, issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, reaffirming that China's expansive claims are illegal. While some reports frame the statement as a reaffirmation of the rules-based order, others criticize it as geopolitically motivated and highlight China's objections based on its 2006 UNCLOS declaration.
A Pew Research Center survey found that in 25 of 36 countries, more people hold favourable views of China than the US, marking a historic shift. Views of Chinese leader Xi Jinping also surpassed those of US President Donald Trump in 22 countries, driven by declining confidence in US leadership and policies.
Telstra chief executive Vicki Brady is set to appear before a Senate inquiry after a nationwide outage disrupted Triple Zero calls, businesses, and transport. The telco has attributed the fault to maintenance work and a poorly documented design change, while regulators and consumer advocates call for stronger accountability.
In July 1938, representatives from 32 countries met in Evian, France, to discuss the plight of half a million Jews in Nazi Germany. Despite the urgency, no nation offered to take in significant numbers, a failure that sent a clear signal to the Nazi regime.
Divine Playhouse, an LGBTQ+ arts venue in a deconsecrated Sydney church, has been ordered by its landlord to stop operating after complaints from Christian groups. The venue's organisers have cancelled events, are considering legal action, and have received support from a City of Sydney official.
Melissa Horne, Victoria's health infrastructure minister, has publicly distanced herself from Premier Jacinta Allan by seeking assurances from the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority over allegations of union interference on a hospital project. The premier has denied the claims and resisted calls for a royal commission, despite opposition and internal party pressure.
Barnaby Joyce, a One Nation MP and former deputy prime minister, said at an anti-abortion gala that Australia was ‘premised on Christian principles’ and that many Indigenous people would agree it is a Christian nation. His comments drew criticism from Aboriginal academic Prof Anne Pattel-Gray, who highlighted Christianity’s role in colonialism. The event also featured controversial remarks about Islam by activist James Howe.
A new report from the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors shows median realised pay for top 100 ASX CEOs rose 16% to $4.8 million in FY2025, with US-based executives taking five of the top ten spots. Life360 co-founder Chris Hulls was the highest-paid at $47.7 million.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has sharply criticized One Nation's economic plan, claiming its policies could cost a trillion dollars over a decade and destabilize the economy. One Nation has defended its proposals, including a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage scheme, while economists and politicians debate the potential consequences.
Telstra's nationwide outage on Wednesday disrupted phone and internet services, affecting small businesses and individual workers. With potential economic costs running into the hundreds of millions, customers are exploring compensation options under Australian Consumer Law.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new national framework for artificial intelligence, including a new Office of AI within his department, mandatory standards for data centres' water and power use, and assurances that copyright protections for Australian creatives will not be weakened. The plan, outlined in a speech at the University of Sydney, aims to coordinate government action and establish AI's 'social licence'.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has categorically ruled out forming a coalition with One Nation, warning the party's policies would lead Australia to economic ruin. Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan echoed the stance, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese branded the conservative parties an "axis of grievance" amid polling showing One Nation surging.
Australia's internet regulator, eSafety, has found significant gaps in how major tech platforms tackle online sexual extortion and child sexual exploitation. The regulator received over 2,000 complaints about sexual extortion in six months, with young men aged 18–24 most affected, and criticized companies for not deploying available detection technologies.
Australia's women's water polo team, the Stingers, are using the World Cup Finals in Sydney to build on their Paris Olympics silver medal and create a lasting legacy beyond the Games cycle. The event drew over 10,000 spectators, with the team winning bronze after a semifinal loss to the USA.
The University of Melbourne's interim vice-chancellor defended the institution's response to pro-Palestinian protests during a royal commission hearing, while a Jewish professor testified about the personal toll of an office occupation. The commission heard testimony about policy changes, disciplinary outcomes, and the ongoing debate over antisemitism on campus.
Australia's 1968 copyright law is under scrutiny as AI companies hesitate to invest due to legal uncertainty. The government weighs reforms, while media executives demand licensing deals, with Anthropic approaching the ABC and News Corp striking a deal with Microsoft.
Japan has acknowledged the need to strengthen its counterintelligence efforts after a New York Times investigation described the country as a 'den of spies' for Russian operations. Parliament has approved legislation to create a centralized intelligence agency, the first since World War II, with advice from Western allies.