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Sam Irvine

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Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi holds the sign as Governor-General Samantha Mostyn addresses both houses.

MPs criticise Greens senator’s silent protest as GG opens parliament

MPs across politics criticised Mehreen Faruqi’s choice to protest against Israel as the governor general gave her speech to open the 48th parliament. How the day unfolded.

This Month

Mitchell Hough, a project manager who lives on the Sunshine Coast, owns a Xpeng G6, an electric SUV that competes with the Tesla Model Y and concedes that it was a “leap of faith”.

Chinese car brands all the rage, and on track to dominate by 2035

Forecasting conducted for car dealerships suggest vehicles manufactured in China will make up 43 per cent of sales within a decade in a major market shift.

The US president said the reports were “untruthful” and relied on sources that “probably don’t even exist”.

US Congress passes Trump’s $14b cuts to foreign aid, public media

The US Congress has voted in favour of a $14 billion cut to foreign aid and public media after President Donald Trump proposed the move. How the day unfolded.

Anthony James, who used AI to win a refund on his faulty EV. He has since bought a new electric BMW iX2.

How ChatGPT helped this driver get a refund on his EV

Getting into a dispute with a big company can be daunting, but car buyer Anthony James had some success after enlisting AI help.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon during a press conference on Anshun Bridge in Chengdu, China on July 17, 2025.

Albanese avoids saying whether he trusts Chinese President Xi Jinping

The prime minister couldn’t say if he trusts China’s president at a press conference in Chengdu; CBA exec accused of grooming underage girls dies. Follow live.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Rocks and flowers are placed around a dead dolphin found at Carricklinga Beach on July 13, 2025 in Carricklinga on the Fleurieu Peninsula South of Adelaide, Australia. A toxic algal bloom has washed dead and dying sea creatures along the South Australian coastline since mid March and was first detected on the state’s Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island. The ecological disaster is killing large swathes of marine life across a wide range of species, including dolphins, sharks and rare marine species not often observed.  (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Calls grow urgent for federal action on SA algal bloom

Calls for federal intervention to tackle the algal bloom killing thousands of marine animals in SA are growing, as fishing and tourism providers struggle.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with President of the Republic of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on July 15, 2025

Meeting with Chinese president ‘constructive’, Albanese says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken to Australian media following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. How the day unfolded.

President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon arriving at the White House, Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Trump to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine; ABS to conduct census test

The US will send more Patriot air-defence batteries to Ukraine; ABS to survey 60,000 households before the 2026 census. How the day unfolded.

Employees on a production line for Polestar 4 electric vehicles. Sales are soaring in Australia.

Polestar lashes carmaker lobby for ‘unfounded’ attack on EV standards

The local chief executive of the Chinese-backed electric vehicle maker says the industry is creating unnecessary fears about higher prices from emissions rules.

Sydney-born influencer is Trump’s pick for Malaysia ambassador

The Sydney-born pick to be US Ambassador in Malaysia thanks president; Trump plans to impose higher blanket tariffs on trade partners. How the day unfolded.

The crash appears to have occurred near a playground.

91-year-old confirmed as Melbourne driver who struck three pedestrians

An elderly woman has been confirmed as the driver that struck three pedestrians near a playground in Melbourne. How the day unfolded.

Senator Bridget McKenzie eariler this year.

Bipartisan support for PBS; McKenzie says PM, Rudd fumbling US talks

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes to the PBS are “not up for negotiation”; Senator Bridget McKenzie slams PM, Rudd over US relationship. How the day unfolded.

Police at Miznon after a group stormed the restaurant.

Charges laid over Israeli restaurant incident; RBA frustrates Chalmers

Three people have been charged over the storming of an Israeli restaurant; Treasurer Jim Chalmers has expressed frustration at the RBA’s rate hold. How the day unfolded.

Erin Patterson.

World reacts to mushroom case verdict; NT cop found to be a ‘racist’

Erin Patterson found guilty of three murders, one attempted murder as world reacts; NT cop who fatally shot indigenous teen found to be a racist. Follow live.

New emission standards could be a time bomb for car prices

Car groups say the government’s vehicle emissions scheme could come at a major cost to consumers, while forcing them to buy vehicles they don’t want.

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Rafael Avigad at his home in the Perth suburb of Bayswater. He is one of many BYD electric vehicle owners complaining about the brand’s after-sales service, telling the AFR BYD has grown too quickly in Australia for its own good.

BYD sales are booming. So are complaints about their cars

With well-priced vehicles, the Chinese brand is one of the fastest-growing electric car manufacturers in the country. Some buyers have immediate regrets.

Rescuers search for victims after a ferry sank between East Java and Bali.

No Aussies thought to be on Bali ferry; BYD outsells Tesla in June

DFAT confirms it isn’t aware of any Australians onboard sunken Bali ferry; BYD beats Tesla on June’s new car sales charts as utes dominate. How the day unfolded.

Second storm surge headed for parts of Victoria, NSW

Warragamba dam to spill as cyclones, flooding drive $2b surge in insurance claims; Victoria to create national register for childcare workers. How the day unfolded.

Wet and stormy weather is starting to impact the NSW coast.

‘Enormous’ weather system developing; Sydney flights cancelled

A very complex and a large system brings heavy rain; Sydney Airport runways close due to strong winds, causing flight cancellations. How the day unfolded.

June

Satellite image of bomb cyclone forming

‘Bomb cyclone’ triggers severe weather warning for NSW, Victorian residents

High-clearance vehicles and helicopters are on standby in NSW; mushroom jury sent away to decide triple-murder verdict. How the day unfolded.

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