TikTok says it stopped Bondi attack footage spreading within 90 minutes: ‘Like a SWAT team’ Chinese giant’s policy head arrived from US to Sydney to voluntarily give evidence before the inquiry The Independent UK · Jul 7
3.1 billion-year-old rocks in Australia reveal a forgotten chapter of Earth’s water cycle In the 45°C heat of the midday April sun, I swing my sledgehammer into the terracotta-varnished lobes of pillow basalt overlooking a sparse, almost Martian landscape. The Conversation · Jul 7
After links to rival teams, Jai Hindley commits 'long-term' future to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe 'I believe this is the right environment to continue to grow and progress' says Australian Cycling News · Jul 7
Judgement day for Marine Le Pen PRESS REVIEW: Tuesday, July 7 – While Marine Le Pen hopes for an acquittal – or a tad more leniency – over the alleged embezzlement of €4.4 million from the European Parliament, has her party already moved on? In other news, New Zealand and Australia reel after a Chinese missile… France 24 · Jul 7
View from The Hill: ‘we must disagree with this action’ Albanese tells Beijing On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has partly been because it’s in China’s interests to be more accommodating. The Conversation · Jul 7
Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study Since December, Australia's new social media law has mandated that platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube bar people under 16 years from having accounts. Operators must take "reasonable steps" to comply, and the government has recommended using multiple checks to determine users' age. The Economic Times · Jul 7
AI models already ‘doing things their creators never intended’, Australia’s assistant technology minister warns Andrew Charlton says artificial intelligence ‘cheating, deceiving, going their own way’ – and time to get ahead of it is during testing The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned? Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
Police arrest man who spray-painted ‘Pam the Bird’ graffiti on Australia’s Bolte Bridge tower Jack Gibson-Burrell, 22, arrested after he climbed down from tower following hours of persuasion The Independent UK · Jul 7
'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts Another suspected bird flu case has been detected, threatening to push the national tally to eight as experts warn the clock is ticking to protect wildlife. AAP · Jul 7
How One Uranium Deal Could Transform India’s Future India's future isn't just being shaped by highways, airports, or renewable energy—it may also depend on a silent fuel buried deep beneath the earth. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his Australia visit, one proposed agreement has captured global attention: a long-awaited uranium supply deal. At first glance, it looks… MyLifeXP · Jul 7
Here’s How You Can Listen to Charli XCX’s New Album Early in Australia It's happening this week. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 7
AI powers around a quarter of child image abuse cases Artificial intelligence is heavily involved in the online sexual victimisation of Australian children, changing both how they are harmed and how they seek help. AAP · Jul 7
China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered On Monday, a Chinese navy submarine fired a long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific. The nuclear-capable missile, which was launched from underwater and carried an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu. The Conversation · Jul 7
AAP · Jul 7 Local shares dip, miners slump as Hormuz tensions flare Australian miners have continued to weigh on the local exchange after a fresh attack in the Persian Gulf sent jitters through equities markets.
The Conversation · Jul 7 What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them? Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running.
AAP · Jul 7 Longest stretch of weak growth since 1990s forecast Rarely has Australia's near-term economic outlook appeared so gloomy, says Deloitte Access Economics.
AAP · Jul 7 Location set for Australia's first gas-free steel mill A multimillion-dollar investment in emissions-free steel is expected to help revive local manufacturing and set Australia up for a low-carbon future.
The Conversation · Jul 7 Can’t get enough of the World Cup? Here are the best books about soccer – chosen by experts The pain. The penalties. The hairsplitting VAR decisions and astounding off-field politics. From ageing titans to miraculous goals, the FIFA World Cup brims with drama and athleticism.
The Conversation · Jul 7 Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean? As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 7 From Newy to New York: tradies pitch 'no BS' skincare range in Times Square Beau is a plumber. Zac is a carpenter. Together they run one of Australia's fastest-growing men's skincare brands.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6 Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’
AAP · Jul 6 'Provocative act': PM hits out at Chinese missile test Anthony Albanese has criticised China's testing of nuclear-capable missiles in the Pacific, saying it destabilises the region.
TechRadar · Jul 6 How to watch USA vs Belgium: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as FIFA World Cup 2026 co-hosts eye quarter-final place Here's how to watch USA vs Belgium for free online and from anywhere in the FIFA World Cup 2026 last 16, with Folarin Balogun set to feature for the co-hosts.
AAP · Jul 6 Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut American-born star Bryce Cotton looms as a major weapon for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics after starring in his first Boomers camp.