Stories from Australia

A South Australian beekeeper expressed concern that beehives being transported from New South Wales to South Australia could be infected with the varroa mite parasite.

Senator Mark Butler warned colleagues to follow rules regarding dealings with large tobacco companies following a Senate inquiry at Parliament House in Canberra.

Yaelix Rifkin, Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, participated in a hearing and criticized the current societal chaos, said the importance of the hearing's work.

Australian data center provider NEXTDC has secured 1.3 billion dollars for the expansion of its data center operations.

Latrel Mitchell has ended an 18-month self-imposed media ban, according to reports. Mitchell had previously avoided media engagement for a year and a half. Mitchell spoke following a Rabbitohs training session to acknowledge teammate Campbell Graham's upcoming 150-game milestone this weekend. Mitchell stated that Graham deserves consideration for a wing position in the New South Wales team for this month's State of Origin series opener.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced plans to visit Australia. During this period, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, known as 'Albo', and the Japanese Prime Minister reportedly 'bonded'.

Proceedings began in the Alice Springs local court via video link from Darwin for a defendant identified as Mr. Lewis. Mr. Lewis is charged with one count of murder and two other undisclosed charges. Judge Anthony Hopkins granted a request from the prosecution for a lengthy adjournment to allow for the compilation of an extensive brief. The next hearing is scheduled for July 30. The family of the deceased child was present in court during the proceedings. Lewis is accused of the murder of a five-year-old child named Kumunjay. The specific reason for the adjournment was not stated.

A betting agency announced it will stop employing current sports officials and administrators, including AFL umpire Nick Foote. The decision follows feedback regarding potential conflicts of interest.

Animal rights activists are appearing at the High Court in Canberra to attempt to reclaim copyright over footage recorded in a Victorian halal abattoir. The footage was collected covertly over several months in 2024 at a facility that processes goat meat for export.

disruptions to train services are impacting South East Queensland today due to further industrial action. Approximately 20% of the region's rail network is affected. Almost 300 services are being cut across the Queensland Rail network due to an ongoing pay dispute with unions.