Captains fantastic and Irish joy: Women’s T20 World Cup highlights Nat Sciver-Brunt and Sophie Molineux led their teams expertly and Australia v India at Lord’s felt like a final The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
'Invisible' organisation boosts economy by $2m a day A little-known firm that ensures the food Australians eat and the medical results they receive are up to scratch contributes millions of dollars to the economy. AAP · Jul 6
Accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon’s mother granted bail – as it happened All the day’s news as it unfolded The Guardian - AU · Jul 6
“Unrecognizable” Former Netflix Star Goes Viral At World Cup Match As Fans Notice Details That Don’t Add Up “She is an incredibly beautiful, attractive, and gorgeous creation by AI. All AI created,” one person wrote. Bored Panda · Jul 6
Knockout blow to Aussie UFC fighter over gambling ads A warning has been given to an Australian UFC fighter for illegally promoting online gambling through his Instagram account. AAP · Jul 6
Cultural safety isn’t a buzzword. It’s a vital part of First Nations health care and healing First Nations people in Australia have worse health and a lower life expectancy than other Australians. The Conversation · Jul 6
Who was First Nations resistance fighter Musquito? A historian investigates a legend Not much is known about the Aboriginal man known as “Musquito” (c.1780–1825). This does not make him unusual among the Aboriginal people who faced the first 40 years of British colonisation of eastern Australia. But in three respects, his life is noteworthy. The Conversation · Jul 6
Fragmented and incomplete: why isn’t anyone in charge of Australia’s EV charger rollout? Plunging battery prices and cheap running costs mean battery electric vehicles are now outselling petrol cars across Europe and China. The Conversation · Jul 6
Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too After years of rapid growth, Australia’s housing market is beginning to cool. Auction clearance rates have softened, prices in Sydney and Melbourne are easing, and economists expect further modest declines over coming months. The Conversation · Jul 6
From Indonesia to Australia to New Zealand, PM Modi charts India's Indo-Pacific arc India is actively building relationships across the Indo-Pacific region. Prime Minister Modi's visits aim to strengthen ties with key nations. These partnerships focus on shared visions of a multipolar Asia. India seeks to enhance its strategic space and economic autonomy. This initiative underscores India's growing influence in the maritime domain. The Economic Times · Jul 6
Greensteel secures historic BHP site for manufacturing return Steelmaking will return to the former BHP site at Mayfield, but this time it's electric. Newcastle Herald · Jul 6
How to watch Portugal vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channel, World Cup highlights Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal both start, while Joao Felix replaces Rafael Leao on the left wing for Portugal against Spain. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 last-16 clash for free online and from anywhere. TechRadar · Jul 6
Footy plans farewell for player lost in ground tragedy A beloved school teacher who died after suffering critical head injuries during a reserves Australian rules game will be farewelled by his local club. AAP · Jul 6
Aussie women revel in Warne-style celebrations Australia captain Sophie Molineux has celebrated like Shane Warne after snaring the women's T20 World Cup crown in what could become an equally iconic photo. AAP · Jul 6
AAP · Jul 6 Australia eyes next key deal amid gaps in Pacific voice Australia has bagged a major diplomatic win over China in its battle for influence in the Pacific as attention turns to remaining gaps in the region.
Euronews · Jul 6 Space debris on Queensland beach: 'space balls' washed ashore, do not touch In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.
Space · Jul 6 Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says The Australian Space Agency is warning residents of Queensland to be on the lookout after metallic-looking spheres, possibly space debris, appeared on a beach.
AAP · Jul 6 Demon downed as Australia's last man wilts at Wimbledon Alex de Minaur has been beaten in straight sets by ninth seed Flavio Cobolli in a hugely disappointing end to the Australian No.1's Wimbledon challenge.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6 Into the spider’s lair: how an Australian film-maker made an impossible documentary with AI Jodie Heenan says her award-winning short film Guardians of the Burrow ‘looks and feels’ real
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6 Higher-earning Australians flocking to 5% first home deposit scheme, with some borrowers earning over $200,000 Exclusive: Economists warn Labor’s removal of caps could be pushing up prices as support flows to people in better financial positions
The Guardian - AU · Jul 6 Extreme high temperatures double young people’s risk of mental health admissions, Australian research shows Exclusive University of Sydney research shows heat-related hospital admissions to increase by at least 6% by the end of the century
Barchart · Jul 6 2 Reasons to Sell the Australia Dollar Here September Australian dollar futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.
The Economic Times · Jul 6 The message behind the missile China just shot rings loud and clear China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has alarmed Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. This demonstration of growing undersea nuclear capabilities, occurring amid regional security shifts and US unpredictability, signals Beijing's expanding reach. Regional powers are now actively strengthening their own security networks, seeking greater self-reliance in a…
Bangkok Post · Jul 6 Thai expat in Australia intended recipient of heroin from Thai stewardess SURAT THANI - A Thai woman who has lived in Australia for over a decade would have been the receiver of tote bags with hidden heroin from a Thai stewardess had she not been arrested, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
The Times of India · Jul 6 The United States in 1906 planted Australian melaleuca trees to drain Florida's wetlands, but scientists now say they spread across nearly 500,000 acres, replacing native sawgrass marshes with dense invasive forests that alter fire and water cycles Florida's wetlands are battling an ecological crisis, with Australian melaleuca trees, introduced over a century ago to drain swamps, now dominating 400,000 acres. These invasive forests disrupt vital water systems and alter fire patterns, transforming native marshes. Experts highlight the immense challenge of managing this widespread infestation, emphasizing the need…