Live: One Nation wins Farrer by-election, ABC projects
Polling booths across Farrer have closed as a crowded contest of candidates jostle for Sussan Ley's former seat in NSW. Follow live.

Polling booths across Farrer have closed as a crowded contest of candidates jostle for Sussan Ley's former seat in NSW. Follow live.

NSW government and police have incurred nearly $500,000 in legal fees from cases lost against pro-Palestine groups, including unsuccessful defenses of protest laws deemed unconstitutional. These costs highlight a significant expenditure on legal battles over public assembly restrictions.

A six-year-old boy has died in hospital four days after a two-vehicle crash in Gleneagle, near Beaudesert. The boy was a passenger in a Nissan Qashqai that collided with a Subaru Impreza. Police are appealing for witnesses.

The Wallabies are set to face a familiar French pack in Brisbane, seeking a crucial win to avoid a sixth consecutive Test defeat, a 10-year low. With an untried flyhalf, Declan Meredith, due to debut, captain Harry Wilson emphasizes the need for victory over close losses.

A six-year-old boy has died in hospital four days after a two-vehicle crash in the Scenic Rim, Queensland. The boy was a passenger in a Nissan Qashqai that collided with a Subaru Impreza on Monday. Police are appealing for witnesses.

A Sydney woman, Denise Nataly Migliore, 51, will stand trial in Louisiana for allegedly voting illegally in two US federal elections. Prosecutors claim she falsely stated she was a US citizen while being a legal permanent resident. Migliore states she believed permanent residents could vote and considered herself a citizen after nearly three decades in the US.

Native grasses offer a low-maintenance, water-wise alternative to traditional lawns, requiring minimal mowing and supporting biodiversity. Experts recommend species like weeping grass, wallaby grass, kangaroo grass, Dianella, and Lomandra for their resilience and ornamental value.