In this bulletin;
- 830 Australians named on the King's Birthday Honours list
- Further deadly incidents outside aid distribution centres in Gaza
- Carlos Alcaraz retains his French Open title for a second straight year
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830 Australians have been recognised as part of the King's Birthday Honours.
14 Australians have been awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia, including Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin for their services to the arts.
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia for his leadership on the issues of COVID-19, economic initiatives, and the establishment of the AUKUS agreement.
The Wiradjuri Elder also known as Aunty Millie has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division for her significant service to the Indigenous community of New South Wales.
She says she's grateful to receive the honour this year.
"Last year I was recognised as Elder of the Year for Naidoc and that's by my Aboriginal peers, so that was exciting too. So I'll like accept the award because people are happy to give me an award. I'm happy to take it and I'll take it in good grace."
There's been two further deadly incidents near aid centres in Gaza, with at least 13 reported dead and 150 wounded, according to Palestinian health officials and witnesses.
The civilians had been heading to two aid distribution, run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a US-backed group that's been criticised by the United Nations and humanitarian agencies.
Israel's military says troops opened fire in southern Gaza, adding that they were warning shots directed at a group that was moving towards soldiers.
Witnesses say the incident occurred around 6am, and the bodies were taken to Nasser Hospital, which confirmed the death toll.
Adham Dahman says he was injured in the attack.
"They told us there was aid west of Rafah. They posted the news yesterday. We went to the aid point, they let us in, then surrounded us. A tank came, surrounded us, and began firing shells at us. The boat fired at us, and the soldiers also shot at us. We couldn't get out. We all left, wounded and martyred, and there are still martyrs lying on the ground to this day."
The opposition's spokesman on trade says Australia's critical mineral supply could be a valuable tool for negotiations with President Trump over tariff exemptions.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet the United States President in Canada this week, on the sidelines of the G-7 summit.
Australia is rich in critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, manganese, cobalt and tungsten, as well as rare earth minerals.
Shadow trade minister Kevin Hogan says such minerals are an important asset that can be used in negotiations with the US.
"Look I'm not going to lay down what critical minerals are the most important and the way we should play that, but certainly as a national security partner, and supply chain reliability, with whole lot of things, critical minerals and a whole lot of other things, I certainly think that should be a part a deal that we do, absolutely."
A candlelight vigil has been held in northeast Queensland for Pheobe Bishop, after police discovered human remains in the search for the missing 17-year-old.
Forensic testing is being undertaken to formally identify the remains discovered near Good Night Scrub National Park near Gin Gin.
The discovery came after Pheobe's accused housemates, 34-year-old James Wood and 33-year-old Tanika Bromley, were arrested and remanded in custody.
Both have been charged with murder and interfering with a corpse.
Ms Bishop's cousin Whitney Woodfield says Pheobe was a loving and loyal person and is hugely missed by her friends and family.
"Honestly, I will remember her as the loyal person she was. She was always that first person to stand up and defend someone, even when that person couldn't defend herself. Something I always loved about her too was how much she loved children, being excited for her sister in law to have a niece, and being excited for our friends, she just loved children. The way that she cherished them is something I'll always remember."
In Tennis, Carlos Alcaraz has successfully defended his French Open crown against Jannik Sinner.
After the longest and perhaps most epic of all Roland Garros showdowns - lasting five hours and 29 minutes - champion Alcaraz prevailed 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 [10-2] against world No.1 Sinner to win his fifth grand slam.
