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The 170-metre chimneys of the Liddell Power Station in New South Wales were demolished in a controlled explosion, marking the end of 52 years of coal-fired electricity generation. The site is being redeveloped into an industrial energy hub, including a large battery and potential solar panel manufacturing.
The UK government is consulting on online safety measures for children, including a potential under-16s social media ban. Campaigners and experts are split between a blanket ban and a more nuanced approach requiring platforms to meet safety standards, with the online safety minister studying Australia's experience.
WiseTech has started informing staff of redundancies tied to AI advancements, with around 190 Australian employees flagged for job cuts and 2,000 roles to be eliminated globally. The company faces criticism over transparency, and its founder has alleged 'vitriol' in internal chats, while the union demands fair packages.
Paul Brereton, Australia's first National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, has resigned effective July 6, citing that personal scrutiny was distracting from the agency's work. His departure follows findings of officer misconduct and investigations into his undisclosed consulting ties to defence, prompting calls for reform and a transparent appointment process for his successor.
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says teal and independent candidates could fill a vacuum left by the Liberals, as independent MPs discuss forming a party to counter the rise of One Nation. The talks come amid new electoral laws that independents say disadvantage them and a poll suggesting One Nation could win up to 59 seats if an election were held today.
Forecasters warn of a potentially powerful El Nino developing in the Pacific, with an 80% chance by July. Sea temperatures could surge 2.5°C above average, potentially breaking records and affecting global weather and coral reefs.
Australian cricketer Travis Head and his wife Jessica received online abuse after a heated exchange with Virat Kohli during an IPL match. Kohli refused to shake hands with Head, sparking criticism and hateful comments. Jessica called for kindness and reminded fans of the human side of the game.
The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has heard that within 30 seconds of the Bondi Beach terror attack on December 14, 11 people were shot, 10 fatally, and that police were outgunned, armed only with 9mm Glock pistols against rifles. Testimony also revealed that ASIO's holiday threat assessment did not single out Hanukkah risks and that only four NSW Police officers were assigned to monitor the event, despite security requests.
The Coroners Court of Victoria has commenced directions hearings into the deaths of two police officers killed in Porepunkah and their shooter, Dezi Freeman. Fresh details emerged about the police operation, the child abuse material found on Freeman's devices, and his final standoff before being shot dead by police in March.
James Magnussen finished last in the 100m freestyle at the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, while Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev broke the 50m freestyle world record in a time that will not be officially recognized. The event, which allows athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs, drew both celebration and criticism from sporting authorities.
A suicide bombing on a passenger train in Quetta, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded dozens on Sunday. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred as the train was carrying security personnel and their families. Global condemnation followed, with Pakistan's leadership vowing to continue the fight against terrorism.
A 39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark near Kennedy Shoal off Queensland's Cassowary Coast. This marks the second fatal shark encounter in Australia within a week, prompting beach closures and a police report for the coroner.
South Korea's crude oil imports from the Middle East fell 37% in April year-on-year amid geopolitical tensions, with Saudi Arabia shipments down 37.6%. The country diversified sources, increasing imports from the US, Australia, and Canada. Separately, import prices fell for the first time in 10 months due to declining oil prices.
China launched the Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, sending three astronauts to its Tiangong space station, including the first from Hong Kong. One crew member will spend a full year in orbit, a national record, as part of preparations for a crewed lunar landing by 2030.
Oscar Piastri finished fourth in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint as Mercedes teammates George Russell and Kimi Antonelli battled hard, with Antonelli calling Russell's defending 'very naughty.' Russell took sprint pole and later won the sprint, while McLaren's bold tyre gamble in the main race backfired.
Analyses in the Buenos Aires Times highlight Argentina's rigid federal revenue-sharing system, which has resisted reform for nearly four decades, and criticize the Milei government's fiscal approach to universities and infrastructure as insufficient for economic transformation.
Recent polls suggest Pauline Hanson's One Nation could overtake both major parties and become the main opposition in Australia's next federal election, according to surveys by RedBridge Group and Accent Research. Voter frustration with major parties and housing affordability are driving support, though analysts caution the polls are snapshots, not predictions.
As concerns grow over potential delays and capability gaps in Australia's AUKUS submarine program, some analysts and defence figures are calling for contingency planning. Defence Minister Richard Marles has dismissed such calls, saying a 'plan B' would mean 'giving up' on new submarines. Budget documents reveal increased funding for the Australian Submarine Agency, while nuclear waste storage and UK shipbuilding challenges remain unresolved.
At their respective conferences, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced a state-owned apprenticeship academy for the revived State Electricity Commission, while Opposition Leader Jess Wilson pledged that 25% of infrastructure funding would go to regional areas if the Coalition wins the November election. The announcements highlight the parties' contrasting strategies ahead of the state poll, with Labor focusing on workforce shortages and the Coalition targeting regional investment.
Nine Western countries issued a joint statement Friday condemning Israel's settlement expansion in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project, and calling for accountability for settler violence. The statement, reported by multiple outlets, warns of legal and reputational risks for businesses involved in settlement construction and urges Israel to halt its policies that undermine a two-state solution.