Archibald Prize 2025: Brisbane artist Julie Fragar wins for portrait of ‘dear friend’ Justene Williams

Sprint champion Jasper Philipsen won the opening stage of La Vuelta a España in Novara, Italy, marking his comeback after a crash in the Tour de France left him with injuries. With a perfect lead-out from his Alpecin-Deceuninck team, Philipsen secured his 14th Grand Tour stage win and the red jersey, finishing ahead of Ethan Vernon and Orluis Aular. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter aims to instill a winning mindset in his struggling team, which has recorded a club-low 1-22 season after a heavy loss to Sydney. He plans to use games like table tennis and handball to enhance competitiveness, emphasizing the need for the team to learn how to win as they prepare for the upcoming trade period and draft with the No.1 pick. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast's disappointing season culminated in a 67-point loss to Sydney, marking a record 22 defeats and a 13-game losing streak. Despite early promise, the Eagles' effort waned, with notable performances from debutants and recruits, leaving them with hope for improvement as they head into the off-season. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey suffered a significant scare after landing heavily on his back during a marking contest against Brodie Grundy, prompting immediate concern as he rolled on the turf in pain. Despite briefly returning to play, he was soon substituted, while fellow players Rhett Bazzo and Matt Flynn also faced injuries, though the team celebrated Jacob Newton's first AFL goal. Want More Context? 🔎

The collapse of a railway bridge under construction in Qinghai province, China, resulted in the deaths of at least 12 workers, with four others still missing after a steel cable snapped during a tensioning operation. A major search effort involving boats, a helicopter, and robots is underway, as the bridge was a significant structure measuring 1.6 km long and 55 meters above the Yellow River. Want More Context? 🔎

The Kingia australis grass tree, which grows extremely slowly at about 1.5cm per year, can reach heights of up to 8m and is distinct from the more common Xanthorrhoea grass trees in Western Australia. Known as Balga in the Noongar language, these iconic plants are resilient, thriving in poor soils and adapted to survive wildfires, with their living growth point protected underground. Want More Context? 🔎