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Australia's resources export income is projected to rise by A$38 billion due to higher energy prices from the Iran war, with LNG benefiting most. Exploration spending has hit a 10-year high amid improved investment climate and Asian demand.
Egypt will delay a decision on Mohamed Salah's fitness until the last moment before their Round of 32 match against Australia. The captain is recovering from a hamstring strain, while other key players also face injury concerns.
The ACCC has blocked Coles from opening a second supermarket in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, citing potential harm to smaller competitors. The decision is based on the town's six existing supermarkets and a population of around 30,000. Coles expressed disappointment and is considering an appeal.
Alex de Minaur advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round with a hard-fought win over Zach Svajda, while an early exit for Ben Shelton opened up his path. The Australian fifth seed has spoken about his focus on surviving the first week and improving as the tournament progresses.
Firmus Technologies is building an AI factory in Launceston and has proposed two more in northern Tasmania, but residents and politicians are questioning the impacts. The company says the facilities will be quiet, create jobs, and support renewable energy, while the Greens are calling for a moratorium until state-specific regulation is in place.
Australia's eSafety commissioner told the antisemitism royal commission that X Corp resisted efforts to remove violent content, including Bondi attack footage, arguing it was no worse than a gore movie. The commissioner also described a broader trend of platforms reducing trust and safety investment.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologised in Parliament for the British state's role in the forced adoption of an estimated 185,000 babies born to unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976. The government also announced £4 million in funding to improve access to adoption records and mental health support for those affected.
Liberal MP Simon Kennedy has urged stronger action on gambling advertising, arguing the government's proposed limits fall short and contain a loophole for live sports streamed online. The plan would restrict TV ads to three per hour between 6am and 8:30pm and ban radio ads during school hours, but critics say it doesn't go far enough.
New UBS data shows Australia ranks third-highest in median wealth globally, with over 25,000 new millionaires added last year. However, reports highlight a growing divide between average and median wealth, suggesting gains have favored the wealthiest.
As new findings highlight the prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in former Australian rules players, parents are reconsidering contact sports for their children. Meanwhile, experts and player unions are urging Football Australia to delay header training and introduce stronger concussion measures.
Jock Campbell will play his first Test since 2022 in the Wallabies' Nations Championship opener against Ireland, while veteran prop James Slipper and three uncapped players have been included in the squad.
As Australia prepares to face Egypt in the Round of 32, the team is leaning on the experience of assistant coach Mile Jedinak and midfielder Ajdin Hrustic, both of whom have converted high-pressure penalties in past tournaments. With two of five knockout games already decided by shootouts, the Socceroos are focusing on mental preparation and repetition.
The United States secured a historic 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the World Cup last 16, with Folarin Balogun scoring before being sent off and Malik Tillman adding a late free-kick goal. The win ends a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage victory and sets up a clash with Belgium.
Daria Kasatkina defeated Janice Tjen in a three-set battle to reach the third round of Wimbledon, where she will face Naomi Osaka. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has never advanced beyond this stage at the All England Club, a fact that may ease the pressure on Kasatkina.
A 34-year-old Taiwanese national, Chien-Wen Peng, has been granted bail after being charged with aggravated people smuggling following the alleged arrival of a group of foreign nationals by boat at Pennefather Beach in Far North Queensland. The federal government says all those who attempted to enter without visas have been removed, and Australia's Home Affairs Minister declared the operation concluded.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy will argue at the National Press Club that Labor is the natural party for defence, citing 'progressive patriotism' and criticising the Defence establishment for cost blowouts. He will also announce the abolition of the Defence Investment Committee as part of broader reforms.
A Labor MP has called the government's gambling advertising restrictions a first step, while the Greens, Coalition, and crossbench push for stronger measures. The bill, which includes time-based TV and radio ad limits, an opt-out for online platforms, and a ban on celebrity endorsements, faces an eight-week Senate inquiry.
China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into effect on July 1, 2026, aiming to forge a shared national identity among its 55 ethnic minority groups. The law has drawn criticism from rights groups, the UN, Taiwan, and the Australian government, who warn it could threaten minority freedoms and enable transnational repression.
Canada will send an act to the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027, following CBC/Radio-Canada's full membership in the European Broadcasting Union. The announcement, made on Canada Day, makes Canada the first new country to join since Australia in 2015.
Anthropic says the US Commerce Department has lifted export controls on its powerful Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, allowing it to restore global access. The models were suspended June 12 over national security concerns, with a partial reversal on Friday granting some trusted US organizations access to Mythos 5.