Stories from Australia

An inquiry heard testimony from victims regarding a rise in anti-Semitic attacks and abuse. An Israeli immigrant testified she is planning to leave Australia because she no longer feels safe for Jewish people.

Emergency services were called to Audley Weir in a park around 1:15 a.m. following reports of a car entering the water. A 20-year-old male driver successfully exited the vehicle, but a male passenger believed to be in his 20s remained trapped.

A former Parramatta Eels player from the 1980s era has died. The player competed in more than 50 games for the club. He played alongside teammates Brett Kenny, Ray Price, Steve Ella, and Mick Cronin. He maintained a 71% success rate during his tenure with the Eels.

Authorities received approximately six warnings regarding five-year-old Sharon Grannett over the past three months. These warnings occurred in March, April, and May before the child was kidnapped and killed in the Northern Territory.

Two Western Australian mining companies, Regis Resources and Volt Minerals, are proposing a merger. The Financial Review reports the deal would create the third largest gold miner on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg has not met with union bosses for the entire year. This refusal comes despite an escalating wage dispute. The situation is being reported by the Courier-Mail.

Upcoming book tour events for Palaszczuk have been postponed. The postponement occurs as her partner prepares to defend allegations, according to the source. No specific date for the rescheduled tour was provided.

The Australian federal government is reviewing plans for the 1,600-kilometre Melbourne to Brisbane inland rail project. Concerns have been raised that the project could cost more than $45 billion to complete. The project was intended to provide faster and more resilient freight services, reduce road usage, and lower emissions. The project is highlighted as a cost-effective transportation infrastructure investment.

Scientists conducting an intense survey of Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast have discovered a giant squid. Researchers from Curtin University in Perth detected the creature during the survey. The discovery is part of a broader study of marine life in the region.

The New South Wales Police Unit responsible for issuing gun licenses to one of the Bondi shooters was reportedly urged in writing five years ago to address a critical gap in the firearms licensing regime. The warning suggested the existing regime could leave extremists unchecked.