Good morning. The dust is only just beginning to settle after Saturday’s voice referendum defeat. Indigenous leaders have asked for a week of silence for Australians to reflect on the role of racism and prejudice in the no result. The Albanese government will consider new steps to close the gap and reboot reconciliation. One option is a new short-term policy advisory group to report directly to the prime minister. In the meantime, focus is likely to shift towards state-based voice and treaty arrangements.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is deepening as Israel seeks out Hamas targets with ongoing airstrikes and its forces mass on the border ahead of an expected ground incursion. As displaced Palestinian civilians continue attempts to evacuate from northern Gaza, Egypt is now moving more troops to Gaza’s southern border.

And: Afghanistan have trounced a much-fancied English side by 69 runs at the Cricket World Cup to secure a historic victory.

Australia must now have a reckoning about how it can advance reconciliation and improve practical outcomes for Indigenous Australians without a voice. Paul Karp considers three options in front of Australia.

From spearheading the #ItTakesOne campaign to end sexual harassment at gigs to calling out festivals for gender inequality in lineups, Camp Cope’s activism has been passionate and fearless. In their final ever show – at the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House – a band that challenged and changed the Australian music landscape gave a fitting reminder of what they achieved and what we’ll miss.

The Metro Tunnel Project is prepared for up to 12 months of delays during a risky phase of testing and trial operations, which could push the opening of Melbourne’s new underground train line to late 2025, says the Age. Fugitive developer Jean Nassif has made a last-minute payment of $300,000 to keep alive a defamation case, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.

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