A leadership spill is looming for Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan, with Deputy Premier Ben Carroll challenging for her job. The Labor party faces weeks of uncertainty if the spill proceeds, with a ballot expected at a caucus meeting this morning.
Corruption allegations trigger challenge
A perceived lack of action on alleged corruption in the Big Build construction projects could cost Allan her position. The challenge comes amid internal party turmoil, with Carroll seeking to oust the premier. According to reports, the caucus meeting will determine the outcome.
Exclusive: Hanson and Roberts criticize family law
In an exclusive report, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson told a podcast last year that employers "should not be responsible" for providing paid domestic violence leave. Senator Malcolm Roberts recently referred to the family court as the "slaughterhouse of the nation," according to the report.
Alan Joyce reveals Chairman's Lounge membership
Former Qantas boss Alan Joyce revealed in his new memoir that companies spending about $1 million each year on Qantas flights "likely" received one Chairman's Lounge membership each. He denied you could "buy your way in," despite the exclusive club's mystique.
First new oil refinery in 60 years
Australia's first new oil refinery in 60 years could be built in Western Australia under the Albanese government's long-term strategy to shield the country from future global oil shocks, according to energy officials.
Baby missing off South Australia coast
A baby is missing off the coast of South Australia after the bodies of a mother and her toddler were pulled from the ocean, authorities confirmed.
EU warns of late-season wildfires
EU officials have warned that wildfires could still be burning as late as November as fire crews continued to control blazes before another heatwave later this week that will complicate efforts to tame the flames.
UK Labour gains in polls
UK Labour has knocked Reform off a voter intention poll for the first time in more than a year, as Andy Burnham benefits from the momentum built in his first week as prime minister, according to pollsters.
Trump threatens strong action against Iran
Donald Trump once again warned the US will return to "strong military action" against Iran if diplomatic efforts do not bring a rapid resolution to the crisis in the Middle East, he said in a statement.
Bill Oddie dies at 85
The writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie, best known as one of the 70s comedy trio The Goodies, has died aged 85. An obituary described him as a "true genius" and an undervalued talent.
Christopher Nolan's Odyssey leaked
A leaked copy of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been taken down from the X platform after a post flagging it gained millions of views. Classicist Emily Wilson said she would be ashamed of writing any of the blockbuster adaptation.
NSW Liberal party exposed in Icac hearings
With secret tape recordings and "sham" payments, the beginning of hearings by the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog into alleged branch-stacking, illegal donations and interference with preselections has exposed the state Liberal party's internal ideological war, writes Anne Davies.
Colin from Accounts ends
As Colin from Accounts takes its final bow, real-life couple Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer talk to Sian Cain about how they are "having a ball" playing exes, ignoring notes from US TV executives and having "big old cries" at the end.
Commonwealth Games: Kate McDonald wins gold
Artistic gymnast Kate McDonald's quest for redemption is complete after she won uneven bars gold for Australia overnight, banishing memories of heartache at the last Games.
Pogacar wins fifth Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar has been hailed as "untouchable" after becoming the fastest and the youngest cyclist to win five Tours de France.
Infantino defends World Cup
The Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament. Manchester City hope to keep the competition's best player, Rodri, as interest from Real Madrid mounts.
Today's events
Victoria's state parliament is sitting. The royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion continues hearings in Sydney. Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock gives a speech at the Sheraton Grand in Sydney at 12pm. An appeal against the ruling that the federal government does not have a duty of care to protect Torres Strait Islanders from climate change is heard.
