CFMEU set for three year administration as Labor agrees to Coalition demand

Despite enduring 10 surgeries and numerous broken bones, BMX rider Natalya Diehm overcame setbacks to win a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Her passion for the sport began in Gladstone, Queensland, where she discovered BMX at a skate park and fell in love with it. Diehm now inspires young athletes, like 11-year-old Maggie McDonald, to pursue BMX and ensure equal opportunities for all in the sport. Full Article

In the aftermath of the worst US air disaster in a generation near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, officials are investigating the military pilot's actions and the role of air traffic control, as a helicopter collided with a jet. The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted helicopter traffic near the airport, but flights have resumed. Debris from the crash has drifted downriver, with items like a flight manual, cabin wall, and personal belongings recovered, adding to...

Heavy rainfall in North Queensland has caused road closures and multiple rescues, with three tropical lows looming off the coast. Crocodile sightings have been reported in floodwaters, with the focus on a low pressure system off Cairns bringing up to 700mm of rain in some areas. Authorities are preparing for "life threatening" flash flooding, with emergency services on high alert and reinforcements sent north in anticipation of continued riverine flooding impacts. Full Article

Left-arm spinner Ashleigh van Wyk led South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the under-19 T20 World Cup semifinal, securing a spot in the final with a player-of-the-match performance, claiming 4-17 to restrict Australia to 105. Despite Australia's top-scorer Caoimhe Bray's efforts, South Africa's Jemma Botha and Kayla Reyneke guided their team to victory with 11 balls to spare. South Africa, undefeated in the tournament, will face either England or India in the...

The government has initiated a review of gender-affirming healthcare for trans and gender-diverse youth, with the National Health and Medical Research Council leading the effort to examine the use of puberty blockers. Health Minister Mark Butler has urged Queensland to halt its plan to pause treatment for children, emphasizing the need for national consistency and evidence-based care. LGBTIQ+ health groups have cautiously welcomed the review, emphasizing the importance of expert-led processes free from political interference...

The Australian government has initiated a review of gender-affirming healthcare for trans and gender-diverse young individuals, led by the National Health and Medical Research Council, focusing on puberty blockers and other aspects of care. Health Minister Mark Butler has urged Queensland to follow national standards and suspend its plan to pause access to treatment for children, which has been criticized by LGBTIQ+ health groups. The review process is welcomed cautiously, with an emphasis on expert-led,...