Australian government working to confirm impacts by magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu

SummaryEmerson Jones, Australia's No.1 seed, has advanced to the semi-finals of the girls' singles at the French Open, defeating American Julieta Pareja 7-5, 6-4. The 16-year-old from Gold Coast aims to win the title and reclaim her junior world No.1 ranking, facing Austria's Lilli Tagger next, who beat Germany's Julia Stusek. Jones is vying to be the first Australian to win the girls' singles at Roland Garros since Lesley Hunt, with a potential final match...

In a tense match at Optus Stadium, Aziz Behich scored a last-minute goal, securing Australia's qualification for the World Cup and joining the ranks of past heroes like John Aloisi and Mile Jedinak. Despite being dominated by an under-strength Japan, the Socceroos triumphed, transforming a lackluster performance into a memorable moment for over 57,000 fans. Behich's decisive goal, reminiscent of a historic sporting moment, will be remembered far beyond the game's shortcomings as Australia heads...

The AFL's handling of Lachie Schultz's concussion incident has led to apologies from CEO Andrew Dillon and commentator Kane Cornes to the four umpires involved. Dillon spoke with the umpires after the AFL admitted to a failure in the process regarding Schultz's on-field management following a collision. Cornes, who initially accused the umpires of misleading the AFL about the incident, retracted his statements and apologized unreservedly, acknowledging that the umpires had indeed seen the incident...

Supercar drivers Cameron Waters and Thomas Randle visited Perth Children’s Hospital, engaging with young fans and bringing joy before the Perth Super 440 race. They met children like Nate Fearnall and Izabel Sullivan, who expressed excitement and gratitude, particularly Izabel, who has been battling cancer and loves Mario Kart. Randle, a cancer survivor himself, emphasized the importance of giving back to the community and brightening the lives of those facing tough times. Full Article

New Zealand's parliament has suspended three Māori MPs—Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven days and co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer for 21 days—following their protest haka during a session regarding a controversial bill aimed at redefining the Treaty of Waitangi. The bill was voted down, and the MPs' suspensions are unprecedented, with previous bans lasting no longer than three days. Maipi-Clarke expressed emotional defiance during the debate, questioning whether their voices were too loud for the...

Plans have been approved for a $22 million micro apartment project in Perth’s inner suburbs, featuring units primarily measuring 26 square meters, which are among the smallest in Australia. The development will consist of 88 self-contained flats, including 64 micro apartments and 24 lofts, all fully furnished and available for flexible leasing rather than sale. The Western Australia Planning Commission approved the project despite objections regarding the building's height, highlighting the area's underdevelopment and proximity...