Reef reprieve | UN scientific advisers have recommended the Great Barrier Reef not be placed on a list of world heritage sites “in danger” but stressed the planet’s biggest coral reef system remains under “serious threat” from global heating and water pollution.

Yes ‘failing’ | The yes campaign for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum is outspending voice opponents on social media, but has been criticised for failing to counter the no camp’s more targeted tactics.

Doctor’s orders | The peak body for training GPs is considering streamlining its system for approving medical graduates from overseas to help tackle the growing doctor shortage.

Seven order | Seven West Media chairman Kerry Stokes and his commercial director Bruce McWilliam have been ordered by a court to hand over thousands of emails exchanged with Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal team and other documents relating to the soldier’s failed defamation action.

Rate split | Analysts are split over the prospect of another increase in the cash rate at today’s Reserve Bank monthly meeting today, amid fresh signs the property price rebound is losing steam.

‘Wahre Kosten’ | Penny, a leading discount supermarket in Germany, has begun a week-long experiment to raise the prices of a selection of its products to reflect their real cost – “wahre Kosten” – to the environment, with some rising by up to 74%. In the UK, figures show the use of single-use supermarket plastic bags has fallen 98% since retailers in England began charging for them in 2015.

Climate cost | Environmental groups have warned the UK’s climate commitments are under threat after prime minister Rishi Sunak approved 100 new North Sea oil and gas licences to extract as much oil and gas from the North Sea as possible.

Copper pot | A senior Metropolitan police commander who wrote the force’s drug strategy regularly smoked cannabis before going to work, a UK tribunal has heard, and lived in a flat that was “like an Amsterdam coffee shop”.

Climbing death | A man identified as the French climber Remi Lucidi has been found dead in Hong Kong and is believed to have fallen from a high-rise building while attempting a stunt.

Zoo denial | A zoo in eastern China has denied suggestions that some of its sun bears could be humans dressed in costumes, after video of one standing on its hind legs was posted online.

‘We will win for you’ | The Matildas have silenced the doubters with an emphatic 4-0 hammering of Canada to turbocharge their push for the Women’s World Cup – and they didn’t even need Sam Kerr after promising to win for their still-recovering captain. A packed stadium in Melbourne saw Australia destroy the Olympic champions and set up a last 16 showdown next Monday night. With millions watching on TV and at fan sites, it looks like Australia has discovered a new way to come together.

The Ashes | Australia came close to pulling off a sensational run chase in the final Test at the Oval but fell short as their nemesis in England, Stuart Broad, took the final two wickets to seal a thrilling 49-run victory and square the series 2-2.

Formula One | After another Grand Prix victory at the weekend, the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull is becoming a problem for the sport.

Women’s World Cup | Georgia Stanway is expected to step across to be England’s midfield pivot in place of the injured Keira Walsh when they play China later today. Avoid defeat and they also avoid the Matildas next Monday.

Economy | RBA board meeting and rate announcement at 2.30pm.

Canberra | Northern Territory chief minister Natasha Fyles speaks at the National Press Club.

Darwin | Aman and women are in court over the death of an Indigenous pedestrian.

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