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The federal environment department is set to make a decision on Woodside's $30 billion Browse gas project off Western Australia's coast by the end of 2026, eight years after it was first proposed. A Deloitte report commissioned by Woodside argues the project would boost energy security without derailing net-zero goals, while environmentalists warn of risks to Scott Reef and significant emissions.
Two UK nationals who were aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship during a hantavirus outbreak have returned to the UK and are self-isolating, according to health officials. The pair, who left the ship in late April, are not showing symptoms, while a British crew member was medically evacuated. The outbreak has killed three people, and authorities are monitoring and isolating other British nationals at a facility in northern England.
Vigils were held across Australia to remember five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found near Alice Springs. The Prime Minister met with her family, and community leaders called for systemic change in child protection. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her murder.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Al Jazeera reports the match schedule, group draws, and tournament format, with the opening match in Mexico City and the final in New Jersey.
The Australian government announced a gas reservation scheme requiring Queensland's LNG exporters to set aside 20% of exports for domestic use, aiming to lower prices and reduce reliance on international markets. The plan, starting July 2027, has drawn mixed reactions, with Greens criticizing it as industry-friendly and analysts debating its effectiveness.
Homelessness and domestic violence bodies are urging the federal government to commit at least $10 billion more to social and affordable housing as the budget approaches, citing 'phenomenal demand.' ABC News reports on the funding push, the shortfall in housing targets, and the challenges facing the sector.
Global equity markets rallied overnight with Wall Street's S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting record highs, driven by renewed hopes for peace and continued AI investment. Oil prices retreated from recent highs, and ASX futures point to a strong rebound at the Australian market open.
Gun shop owners in NSW and South Australia report dramatic sales drops amid new firearm caps and buyback schemes, prompting the industry to call for scrapping the buyback. Meanwhile, Victoria has declined to introduce caps, a decision welcomed by the Shooting Industry Foundation of Australia and criticized by opposition parties.
Iran is increasingly relying on aging tankers and improvised containers to store crude oil it cannot export due to the US naval blockade, with analysts warning storage capacity could run out within weeks. The situation has raised concerns about potential production cuts and environmental risks, while Tehran explores overland export routes to bypass the blockade.
The Victorian government has reversed a decision by Melbourne Arts Precinct to cancel FIFA World Cup public screenings at Federation Square, citing past poor fan behaviour. Premier Jacinta Allan intervened, promising zero tolerance for misconduct, while fans and Football Australia had criticised the initial ban.
A global cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system may have exposed personal information of students and staff across Australia, including in Queensland, Tasmania, and several universities. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, and while passwords and financial data are not believed to be compromised, authorities warn against paying ransoms.
South Korea's main stock index, the KOSPI, surged past the 7,000-point level for the first time in history, closing at 7,384.56, as technology stocks rallied on expectations of high demand for AI-related chips and on optimism that the Middle East conflict would remain contained. The index has been on a record-breaking run, surpassing 6,600 last week and closing over 6,900 earlier this week.
Amsterdam has become the first capital city to ban advertisements for meat and fossil fuel products on city-controlled infrastructure, citing climate goals. Stockholm is set to follow this summer, with over 50 cities worldwide implementing similar restrictions. The bans reflect a growing recognition of advertising's role in promoting high-carbon lifestyles.
A polar air mass from the Southern Ocean is bringing snow, frost, and below-average temperatures to south-eastern Australia, with snowfalls reported at low elevations and freezing conditions forecast for parts of Queensland. The Bureau of Meteorology warns of icy roads and a sharp temperature drop following unseasonably warm weather.
Singapore has introduced new anti-bullying guidelines that allow caning for male students in cases of severe misconduct, including cyberbullying. Education Minister Desmond Lee emphasized strict safeguards and last-resort usage, while international groups like UNICEF and the WHO have voiced opposition to corporal punishment.
Australia has committed $30 million in budget support to help Fiji cope with rising fuel prices, as negotiations on the Vuvale Union security and economic pact near completion. The agreement, which also covers cooperation on drug smuggling and border management, comes amid heightened competition with China for influence in the Pacific.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called for 'advanced discussions' on revising Japan's pacifist constitution, as the country witnesses its largest anti-war protests in decades. Opinion polls show deep public divisions, with protesters, including a growing number of women, expressing alarm over what they see as a drift away from post-war pacifism.
The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates to 4.35% amid a supply shock from the Iran war, warning that Australians face a period of diminished prosperity with headline inflation surging to 4.6% and economic growth halving to 1.3%. Governor Michele Bullock acknowledged the central bank is navigating unprecedented uncertainty regarding the conflict's duration, while external economists warn of stagflation risks and public anxiety about recession reaches 62% of households.
Philip Morris executives gave private evidence to a Senate inquiry into illegal tobacco, warning that illicit products could eliminate the legal market by 2030 and urging a cut to tobacco excise. The closed session drew criticism from health groups and the federal health minister, who cited Australia's obligations under the WHO tobacco control treaty.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on South Korea, Japan, Australia, and European nations to contribute to securing the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the US mission is temporary and allies must share the burden. The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iran and launched 'Project Freedom' to restore safe passage, with President Trump also pressing Seoul to participate.