Bureau of Meteorology forecasts 2027 heat record

The Bureau of Meteorology reported that its climate models now project the current El Niño could become the strongest on record and push 2027 past all previous global temperature highs. Bureau staff described the output as mind blowing and astounding.

Domestic violence cases prompt calls for inquiry The killings of two women and two girls last week renewed calls for a royal commission into domestic violence. Campaigners said existing policy recommendations are known but have not been put into practice.

Smoking rates reach historic low A national survey found daily smoking at its lowest recorded level while vaping rates remained stable. The survey is the largest nationally representative study of tobacco use conducted in the country.

Iran exchange strikes The U.S. conducted further strikes on targets near Tehran and on a vessel it said attempted to breach a blockade. Iran responded with missile and drone launches aimed at U.S. allies in the region.

Gaza recovery plan reduced to pilot project A recovery plan for Gaza advanced by the Board of Peace has been scaled back from a territory-wide blueprint to a small pilot project.

Ukraine dismisses defence minister Ukraine's president confirmed the dismissal of the defence minister and stated that relations between the ministry and senior army leadership had broken down.

xAI files lawsuit over Grok misuse xAI sued a South Carolina man, alleging he used the Grok system to generate child sexual abuse material.