Stories from Australia

Police opened fire during an attempt to intercept an allegedly stolen vehicle in Nariwaran South at 6:15 PM. Officers approached the vehicle when a second car was allegedly driven toward them, prompting police to discharge weapons. The vehicles involved fled the scene. The incident occurred in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

The Mother's Day Classic has raised $50.8 million for breast cancer research since 1998, with over 1.8 million Australians participating. This funding has contributed to a five-year survival rate increase from 84% to 93%. The event is in its 29th year and aims to find a preventative measure for breast cancer.

Australia's oldest Olympian Gordon Ninge has passed away shortly after celebrating his 100th birthday. Ninge represented Australia in sailing at the 1972 Munich Games. His athletic career spanned nearly a century, including winning a national title at age 94. No specific cause of death was provided.

Organizers of the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia are set to crown the men's and women's champions today. Hannah Green is tied for 29th at two under par, while Minji Lee and Karis Davidson are both over par. No new specific details provided in the feed to update the existing story. Favorable weather and swells allowed action to restart yesterday. George Peter remains the last Australian competitor in the men's draw. Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina lost to Australian George Peter during the Margaret River stage of the Championship Tour. The 23-year-old Australian surfer secured his first title on the Championship Tour following the victory. The match took place in the early hours of Sunday in Australia. Other Brazilian league results included a 2-2 draw between Botafogo and Internacional and a 1-0 win for Cruzeiro against Remo. São Paulo also secured a 1-0 victory over Mirasol.

Documents released under Freedom of Information Laws to the ABC show the Federal Government performed due diligence on former cattleman Mr. Connolly. The government assessed him as appropriately qualified for the vice-regal role during background checks conducted in the months prior to his appointment. Critics have labeled the appointment reprehensible and offensive despite these findings. Critics are now questioning the criteria used to determine suitability for the position. The investigation follows requests made by the then acting Government. Connolly as requested by the former acting Northern Territory Chief Minister. A private interests declaration includes 13 questions regarding his criminal and employment history, though it lacks direct questions on his social media conduct.

Australian Federal Labor MPs have raised concerns regarding the appointment of David Connolly as the Northern Territory Administrator. Critics in Canberra expressed worries about his ability to properly represent the territory. The opposition specifically cited past social media posts by Connolly, describing them as reprehensible and offensive. The federal government previously conducted background checks on the new administrator.

The Victorian government announced a rebate program for owners of light vehicles, including cars and utes, for the 2025 to 2026 period. Eligible owners can apply for a 20% rebate of up to $186 per car, with a limit of two vehicles per person. Applications must be submitted through the Service Victoria website during June and July. The government estimates the measure will result in $750 million in foregone revenue. The rebate follows fuel price inflation linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Motorists are expected to save up to $186 per vehicle under the new program. The Australian state of Victoria has announced a 20% rebate on car registration fees. The initiative is part of a broader effort to provide financial relief to motorists. Current annual registration costs for cars and utes are $930.70. Drivers can claim rebates for up to two vehicles registered in their name.

Police are investigating after a body was discovered in a remote conservation park south of Adelaide on Friday. A bushwalker found the body on Mount Elmer Road in Inman Valley and reported it to emergency services. It is believed the person may have been set on fire in the early hours of the morning. Scientific police and homicide detectives are involved in the investigation.

A worker is facing two counts of common assault following an incident at a car yard in Brisbane South. The incident was reported to police on Thursday in Sydney's South West, though the specific location of the assault remains tied to the Brisbane yard context. The individual is scheduled to appear before the Virtual Bail Division Court today. Queensland police noted that while car insurers are discovering drugs and weapons in recovered stolen vehicles, overall thefts are decreasing across the state. Police were notified a day later.

A discussion regarding the nature and significance of Australian iron ore is currently trending on the Chinese social platform Zhihu. The topic is currently trending on Zhihu with high engagement (660,000 heat), indicating significant discussion regarding its market role.