Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern married Clarke Gayford at Craggy Range Winery in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. The private ceremony was officiated by Grant Robertson and attended by notable guests including Chris Hipkins and Peter Gordon. Ardern's popularity rose during her leadership but waned due to dissatisfaction with her Covid policies. Since resigning, she has written a book and joined Prince William's Earthshot Prize as a trustee.

Richard Brookman, a 45-year-old fisherman, had a narrow escape when a 12ft saltwater crocodile leapt into his boat with jaws open at St Helens Beach, Queensland. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening after Brookman noticed the crocodile swimming past. He managed to force the crocodile back into the water by retrieving his anchor, causing the animal to overbalance. Wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science are investigating the unusual behavior and may relocate the crocodile. The incident has added to the ongoing concerns and discussions about crocodile attacks and safety in northern Australia.

Richard Brookman, a 45-year-old Australian fisherman, narrowly escaped a potentially dangerous encounter when a 12ft saltwater crocodile leapt into his boat with open jaws at St Helens Beach, north of Mackay, Queensland. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening after Brookman noticed the crocodile swimming past. He managed to evade the crocodile by stepping over it and retrieving his anchor, causing the animal to overbalance and fall back into the water. Wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science are investigating the unusual behavior and may relocate the crocodile if found. The incident has reignited discussions about crocodile management and public safety, as attacks have become more frequent in northern Australia.

Richard Brookman, a 45-year-old Australian fisherman, had a narrow escape when a 12ft saltwater crocodile leapt into his boat with jaws open at St Helens Beach, north of Mackay, Queensland. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening after Brookman noticed the crocodile swimming past. He managed to force the crocodile back into the water by retrieving his anchor. Wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science are investigating the unusual behavior and may relocate the crocodile. The incident has added to the ongoing debate about crocodile attacks in northern Australia, with some calling for a cull following increased frequency of attacks.

Richard Brookman, a 45-year-old fisherman, had a narrow escape when a 12ft crocodile leapt into his boat at St Helens Beach, Queensland. The incident occurred on a Sunday evening after Brookman noticed the crocodile swimming past. Wildlife officers from the Department of Environment and Science plan to investigate the crocodile's behavior, which is considered atypical and concerning. This event comes amid increasing crocodile attacks in northern Australia and discussions about authorizing wildlife rangers to issue fines for safety violations.

New Zealand's government, led by a conservative coalition, is considering withholding taxpayer funding from sports organizations that allow transgender athletes to compete against women at the grassroots level. The policy, driven by the New Zealand First Party, aims to ensure fair competition and is supported by the National and ACT parties. While the policy targets amateur sports, it has sparked concerns among transgender athletes, like champion mountain biker Kate Weatherly, who fear exclusion. The government plans to invest $9.3 million into community sports clubs, with funding contingent on compliance with the new policy. Chris Bishop, the sport and recreation minister, acknowledges the complexity of the issue and aims to work with sporting bodies to address it.

New Zealand's conservative coalition government, led by the New Zealand First Party, is threatening to withhold taxpayer funding from sports bodies that allow transgender athletes to compete against women at the grassroots level. The policy aims to ensure fairness and safety in women's sports but has sparked controversy, with critics like transgender athlete Kate Weatherly arguing it could exclude transgender individuals from participating in community sports. The government plans to invest $9.3 million into community sports clubs next year, and clubs that do not comply with the new policy may lose this funding.

King Charles and Queen Camilla are planning a visit to Australia in 2024, potentially around the time of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa. This visit, yet to be confirmed by Buckingham Palace, will be their first since 2018 and could serve as a measure of republican sentiment in Australia following Queen Elizabeth's death. The visit is strategically planned to align with Canberra's parliamentary schedule.

America and Australia are increasing efforts to address gender bias in healthcare. Australia has created a National Women’s Advisory Council to investigate disparities in treatment and diagnosis for women, especially indigenous women. In the U.S., President Joe Biden signed a memorandum to initiate the first White House research on women's health, led by first lady Jill Biden. The initiative aims to improve research and treatment for women's health issues. Disparities in healthcare affect indigenous women in Australia, who face both social and racial prejudices, leading to poorer health outcomes. In the U.S., the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advocates for a patient-centered approach, but experiences like Kimberly Turbin's, who suffered trauma from an unwanted medical procedure, highlight the need for change. The White House directive calls for federal agencies to propose actions to enhance women's health research.

A Chinese warship allegedly injured Australian Navy divers with sonar pulses during a tense encounter in international waters off Japan, potentially straining recently improved Sino-Australian relations. The incident occurred as the Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba was clearing fishing nets from its propellers. Despite warnings, the Chinese destroyer approached and used its sonar, causing minor injuries to the divers. Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles condemned the action as unsafe, while opposition spokesman James Paterson called it risky and urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address the issue with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit. The event contrasts with recent diplomatic progress, including eased trade sanctions following Albanese's visit to Beijing.