New opener confirmed for Australia’s WTC final

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin addressed an on-field altercation between captain Max Gawn and defender Steven May, acknowledging it was "not the look we want" but confirming they are "100 per cent" united moving forward. The positive atmosphere has contributed to superstar Kozzie Pickett signing a nine-year deal, highlighting the club's direction and commitment to stability despite recent struggles. More Context

An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 people, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, resulting in all but one death, marking the first crash of this aircraft model and one of the deadliest in years. Investigators will analyze flight data, maintenance records, and other factors to determine the cause, with Boeing's future impacted depending on the investigation's findings. More Context

Getty ImagesAustralia is set to buy up to five Virginia-class attack submarines from the USA multi-billion dollar submarine deal under the Aukus pact between Australia, the UK, and the US, which aims to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific, is under review by the Trump administration in light of its "America First" agenda. Australia plans to acquire up to five Virginia-class submarines to enhance its military capabilities and replace its aging fleet. More Context

A British passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, miraculously survived an Air India plane crash that killed over 200 people shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, while returning to London. Rescued from seat 11A with visible injuries, he described the horror of the crash, while Air India confirmed that only one of the 242 aboard survived. More Context

A lucky Australian from New South Wales has won a record-breaking $100 million in Powerball, making them the country's third-largest individual lottery winner. While many Australians participated, six players won over $282,000 each, and 23 players in Western Australia also enjoyed substantial prizes, contributing to community grants through Lotterywest. More Context

An early review by South African captain Temba Bavuma sparked frustration among Australian fans during the World Test Championship Final at Lord's, as he was controversially saved from an LBW dismissal after Snicko technology indicated a sound but showed a gap between bat and ball. Bavuma capitalized on the reprieve, forming a 64-run partnership with David Bedingham before being dismissed for 36 by Pat Cummins, leaving South Africa trailing by 113 runs at lunch. More...