Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.

Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.









Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces the tax cut as the price of crude oil tops $116 a barrel.
Transgender women athletes now excluded from female events at the Olympics after IOC agrees new eligibility policy.

Australia’s prime minister says his government has made a “constructive” contribution to the war on Iran.
Fear for future of peaceful protest in Australia while some say Jewish community being prioritised over others.
Germany’s defence minister, Boris Pistorius, says the economic impact of the war is “absolutely evident”.
Australia’s Home Affairs Department said decision to ban Iranian visitors amid the war was in the ‘national interest’.
EU’s Von der Leyen says critical minerals partnership is ‘crucial’ as China dominates supply chains.

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has called for negotiations with Iran and an end to hostilities.
Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses ‘major threat’ to global economy, Fatih Birol says.
Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions.