Morning everyone. Police have used teargas to control rioters in Alice Springs who laid siege to the town’s hospital, where a man arrested last night in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was being held.
We also have a special report on Gina Rinehart’s growing financial backing of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, former oil and gas chiefs warning the government must not prioritise new fossil fuel projects, and why it’s good to invest in Australian comedy.
Australia
Alice Springs arrest | Northern Territory police have arrested Jefferson Lewis, 47, in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, sparking turbulent scenes in Alice Springs outside the hospital where he was taken for treatment. It is understood police acted after a tipoff from community members and he was found at a house in Alice Springs at about 10pm last night.
Exclusive | Former oil and gas industry leaders, including senior executives from BP and Shell, are warning the Albanese government that Australians risk ongoing price shocks and higher costs if it prioritises fossil fuel development in response to the global energy crisis. Deloitte has meanwhile said that limiting changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing rules to new investments would “severely delay” desperately needed budget reforms.
Palantir plea | The US spy tech company Palantir says it is just “a software company” amid calls for Australian government agencies to ban new contracts with the controversial company. This comes weeks after Palantir caused a storm in the UK by issuing a manifesto that implied some cultures are inferior to others.
Bondi pushback | Queensland has rejected key recommendations from the Bondi royal commission’s interim report, insisting plans for a national gun buyback will not keep weapons “out of the hands of terrorists and criminals”.
Eating in | Shares in companies making pizza, fried chicken and doughnuts have fallen sharply on the ASX as households trim their budgets amid the growing cost-of-living crisis.
World
Iran statement | Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has broken his recent silence to proclaim a new order for the region including management of the strait of Hormuz that rejects foreign domination. Donald Trump has again lashed out at Germany’s chancellor, saying he should focus on “fixing his broken country” instead of “interfering” in Iran. In Washington, Trump’s defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has been grilled by lawmakers who accused him of “exaggerating” about the course of the war. Follow developments live.
‘Severe’ threat | The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to “severe” by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre after the Golders Green stabbings, meaning a terror attack is thought to be “highly likely”.
Russia blast | An explosion killed an army officer in a closed-off military town in Russia’s far east this week, in what appeared to be an attempt to target a more senior commander known as the “Butcher of Bucha”.
Flotilla blocked | Israel’s foreign ministry said the IDF had taken control of more than 20 boats sailing in a flotilla to Gaza with about 175 activists onboard. An estimated 36 vessels are still at sea as the family of a Newcastle man among at least six Australians onboard the boats issued a tearful plea for his safety.
Teen mischief | A French teenager has been charged with committing mischief and public nuisance in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back.
Full Story
Newsroom Edition: the ugly politics of chasing One Nation
Jo Tovey sits down with Mike Ticher, Patrick Keneally and Krishani Dhanji to discuss the risks of chasing One Nation to the right.
In-depth
From luxury flights and Kidman-branded country attire to a steak dinner and meat pies, the rapidly expanding One Nation is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person. Will voters pay the price for Gina Rinehart’s backing?
Not the news
With the season of comedy festivals upon us, Rebecca Shaw celebrates the international recognition of Australian comedies such as Colin From Accounts. But while “we are a country with a unique brand of humour”, she writes, comics and shows still need our support, and she exhorts everyone to “invest in Australian comedy”.
Sport
Rugby league | Jesse Southwell was the star for the Blues as she kicked a crucial field goal on her old home turf in Newcastle to help win the opening Women’s State of Origin game.
NRL | Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with an unspecified neurodegenerative disorder but will remain as coach of Melbourne Storm, the club has said.
Football | Barely a month after hosting the Women’s Asian Cup, the ALW is facing yet another crisis with Canberra United on the brink. Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa are facing up in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
Golf | Australia’s Cameron Smith is one of several leading golfers facing an uncertain future after it was confirmed that Saudi Arabia has pulled funding from the breakaway LIV Golf Series.
Media roundup
The Sydney Morning Herald details how the over-60s have come to dominate the investment property market since negative gearing was introduced. The ABC reports that national house prices have seen the slowest pace of growth in more than a year, rising just 0.3% in April. And Port Adelaide’s oldest pub says it is closing down for the winter because of tough economic conditions, the Advertiser reports.
What’s happening today
Business | ANZ releases first-half results at 8am and Coles bosses talk to reporters at 9am
Sydney | Anthony Albanese and Chris Minns speak at the Future Western Sydney event from 11am.
Victoria | Public hearing on national employment standards at Victorian Trades Hall from 11am.
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