Bali Flights Grounded as Indonesian Volcano Erupts

NAIDOC Week 2025 celebrates 50 years of honoring Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The theme "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy" highlights the achievements of the past and the bright future ahead, empowered by young leaders, community vision, and ancestral legacy. The National NAIDOC Committee is moving towards independence, embracing self-determination as a model for the next generation. This year's logo, designed by Kamilaroi artist Teagan Malcolm, features a community gathering symbol representing unity in celebration. The core of the design symbolizes Country, culture, and kin.

Parkway Drive is bringing their Park Waves festival to Australia. The Australian edition of the festival will be curated by Parkway Drive and feature a lineup that aligns with their signature sound. Fans can register on the parkwavesfestival.com website for updates.

Robert Irwin is an Australian conservationist and television personality. He began his career hosting programs at his family's zoo and on the Discovery Kids Channel. He co-created the "Robert Irwin: Dinosaur Hunter" book series and made a cameo appearance in "Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove". In 2024, Irwin was announced as a competitor on season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars".

Cierra Ortega's LinkedIn profile is accessible upon sign-in. On June 29, 2020, the Indian government blocked 59 apps, including TikTok. The TikTok India team is working to comply with the directive and is seeking clarification from the government about the issue. Ensuring user privacy and security in India remains a top priority for TikTok.

Zachary Rolfe, a police officer who was acquitted of murder for the shooting death of Kumanjayi Walker, is offering speaking engagements on topics like leadership, crisis management, and ethical decision-making. He reportedly charged between $5,001 and $10,000 per talk. Rolfe shot and killed Walker, a 19-year-old Warlpiri man, during an attempted arrest in the remote community of Yuendumu, Australia. The shooting sparked controversy and led to protests. A coroner's inquest into Walker's death is ongoing. During the trial, claims emerged that Rolfe lied about Walker attempting to take his gun before he was shot. An inquiry heard that Rolfe's ego played a role in the events leading to Walker's death.

An enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms is forecast today and/or tonight across the central to northern Plains. Severe wind gusts and large hail are the primary threats. Isolated damaging winds are also possible in parts of the Lower Great Lakes, Upper Ohio River Valley, and the Northeast.

Tim Miles has a history of coaching in college basketball. He previously served as head coach at North Dakota State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Nebraska. At Mayville State, he led the Comets to NDCAC Championships and appearances in the NAIA II National Tournament. Miles became head coach at Colorado State in 2007, replacing Dale Layer. His teams gradually improved over several years after a winless conference season in his first year. In 2012, Miles took on the head coaching position at Nebraska, succeeding Doc Sadler.

Cruz Hewitt, born in Sydney on December 11, 2008, is an Australian professional tennis player. At age 13, he became the youngest male to win an ITF junior tournament after receiving a wildcard entry into the J1 Traralgon qualifying draw in January 2022. He secured his third ITF junior title a month later at a J60 Darwin tournament.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the Indonesian island of Flores erupted, spewing an ash tower over 11km into the sky. Authorities raised the highest alert level and advised residents to stay within a 7km radius of the crater. Numerous flights to and from Bali were canceled or delayed due to the eruption. Airlines affected include Air India, Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Juneyao Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Virgin Australia. The cancellations also impacted domestic AirAsia flights leaving for Labuan Bajo on Flores.

McDonald's Australia is promoting their McGriddles as a tasty and convenient breakfast option available until 11:30 am.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Monetary Policy Board will hold its next meeting on November 3-4, 2023. This follows meetings held in July and August, with future meetings scheduled for October, December, and beyond into 2025. Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser recently gave a speech at the Australian Conference of Economists focusing on the past century of Australian macroeconomic thought and its future contributions. The RBA also hosts events and training programs throughout the year to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among various stakeholders like businesses, government agencies, investors, and academics.

Global superstar Lewis Capaldi is returning to Australasia for the first time since 2019. This tour marks his return after a two-year hiatus. His new track "Survive", co-written with Romans (who also worked on his hit song "Someone You Loved"), reflects this renewed sense of purpose.

A 34-year-old man, Angelo Loras, has been charged with arson, endangering life and property damage after an attack on the East Melbourne Synagogue. Flammable liquid was ignited at the synagogue's door on Friday night while 20 worshippers were having a Shabbat meal inside. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke met with Jewish leaders at the damaged synagogue, condemning the attacks as unacceptable in Australia.

On June 1st, a suspect attacked Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails, injuring 15 people and a dog. Victims were part of a march for Israeli hostages. Governor Greg Abbott declared July 6th, 2025, as a Day of Prayer in Texas due to devastating floods that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend in Central Texas and the Hill Country.

A lion killed a man at a luxury lodge in Namibia while he was using the toilet outside his tent. Other campers scared off the lion, but the man, identified as Kebbel, was already dead. In April, a lion killed a 14-year-old girl in Kenya near Nairobi National Park. A separate incident in California involved a mountain lion attack that resulted in a fatality on March 23, 2024. This is the first confirmed mountain lion death in California since 2004. All mountain lion hunting in California was prohibited in 1991 due to the California Wildlife Protection Act.

Kumanjayi Walker, born Charles Arnold Walker, was born in 2000 in Alice Springs. He died in November 2019 during a confrontation with Constable Zachary Rolfe at his home in Yuendumu. Rolfe shot Walker in the back, causing his death. Rolfe was charged with murder and intends to plead not guilty. The case has been postponed due to the complexity of evidence, which includes over 160 witness statements, hundreds of documents, and multiple body camera videos.

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holds regular meetings to discuss monetary policy and payments systems. The Monetary Policy Board meets approximately eight times a year, typically over two days. The Payments System Board also meets around eight times per year, with similar meeting durations. Both boards are chaired by Governor Michele Bullock.

NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of honoring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The theme, "The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy," celebrates the achievements of the past but focuses on the bright future ahead, empowered by young leaders, community vision, and ancestral legacy. NAIDOC began as a movement for recognition and rights, sparking a future built on justice and equality. This year, the National NAIDOC Committee takes an important step toward independence, embracing self-determination as a model for the next generation. The 2025 logo features a community gathering symbol created by Kamilaroi artist Teagan Malcolm, representing the coming together of Indigenous communities in celebration and the core values of Country, culture, and kin.