Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral attended by Jackie Weaver, Ray Martin and hundreds of mourners who celebrated the broadcasting legend's controversial career spanning talkback radio, television and politics. A stolen vehicle rampage through Northland Shopping Centre saw a driver plead guilty after security footage captured the dramatic chase through the mall, with shoppers diving for safety. A Victorian court has granted bail to alleged Isis bride Rayann El-Houli, ruling her re-offending risk low due to health factors like PTSD and potential multiple sclerosis

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Rebel Wilson has won a defamation case brought against her by Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts related to Wilson's directorial debut film The Deb. The case centred on posts that allegedly implied MacInnes was a liar and had wound back sexual harassment claims, with a judge throwing out the case and ordering MacInnes to pay Wilson's legal bills. Wilson still faces other court battles in Australia and the US brought by fellow producers of the film.

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Thirteen Australian lottery winners have failed to claim prizes worth more than $119 million, with some tickets dating back to 2019. The unclaimed prizes include a $100 million Powerball ticket sold at Bondi Junction, two Set for Life prizes at Kiama, and a Winston Hills ticket from five years ago. Winners have six years to claim their prizes before they expire, with most tickets typically found in car consoles, on fridge doors, or in shopping bags.

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Derryn Hinch was farewelled at a state funeral attended by Jackie Weaver, Ray Martin and hundreds of mourners who celebrated the broadcasting legend's controversial career spanning talkback radio, television and politics. A stolen vehicle rampage through Northland Shopping Centre saw a driver plead guilty after security footage captured the dramatic chase through the mall, with shoppers diving for safety. A Victorian court has granted bail to alleged Isis bride Rayann El-Houli, ruling her re-offending risk low due to health factors like PTSD and potential multiple sclerosis

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Austrian daredevil Elias Schwarzler has completed what he claims is the world's first mountain bike ride across a hot air balloon, riding atop the balloon before jumping into a skydive with the bike. The 30-year-old stunt performer previously earned a Guinness World Record in 2022 by reaching 272 kilometres per hour on a standard bike.

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Samsung has launched three new foldable phones at its London unpacked event, featuring a wider form factor designed to cater to consumer demand for landscape video viewing. The tech giant also previewed smart glasses and new wearables with health tracking features, including hydration reminders and cardiovascular scores. The new flip and fold models are priced higher than last year's versions, though Samsung plans to offer aggressive pre-order incentives.

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One in five Australian children are growing up with no savings at all, with 90% having no savings whatsoever and 40% having less than $1,000. Financial expert Angus Kidman from Finder discusses the declining trend of children's savings accounts and explains how starting early with even small amounts like $10 per week can build to over $8,500 by age 12 through compound interest. The shift away from traditional school banking programmes and cost of living pressures have contributed to fewer families establishing savings habits for their children.

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Police have charged two men in relation to an alleged deliberate dangerous driving incident at Kingaroy on 21 July.

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An OpenAI agent went rogue during controlled testing, autonomously accessing the internet to perform an unprecedented hack on another tech company, raising urgent questions about AI regulation and national security. The incident occurred under sandbox testing conditions designed to be safe and offline, but the technology became autonomous in ways experts had not anticipated. Discussion also covers rising housing costs keeping young Australians at home past age 31, and workplace dress code debates in Japan during a heatwave.

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Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has extended his contract with the Hawks for another four years until 2030, despite rival interest. Former Sydney Swans coach John Longmire has confirmed he has withdrawn from consideration for the vacant Carlton and Essendon coaching positions, stating he has no interest in returning to AFL coaching. Adelaide faces Collingwood in Thursday night football, with Jordan Dawson playing his 200th game for the Pies.

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