
Alan Jones criminal trial begins: Week one prosecution case examined
The criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has begun nearly two years after his arrest on multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching, charges he denies.

The criminal trial of veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has begun nearly two years after his arrest on multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual touching, charges he denies.

Alan Jones is scheduled to appear in court today to face 22 charges of indecent and sexual assault, which he denies. The charges span nearly two decades, marking a significant turn for the former media figure now at the center of a high-profile Australian criminal case.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's right-wing populism is surging in Australian polls, while the progressive Greens party sees its support flatline. This analysis explores why the Greens are failing to connect with voters and suggests strategies for their improvement.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a new defence alliance with Fiji to counter China's influence in the Pacific. He will also host leaders from Papua New Guinea and Tonga, while his team addresses domestic criticism over comments about Kylie Minogue.

New evidence suggests police ignored repeated warnings about the killer of toddler Mason Lee, who died from a ruptured bowel after being punched. His case, along with that of Baby Justin who suffered fatal head injuries, appears to have been mishandled.

Australia's high court ruled indefinite immigration detention unlawful in 2023. Over 350 individuals, the NZYQ cohort, cannot be deported. Sara fears her father may be deported to Nauru under a new government deal.

Former environment minister Peter Garrett will lead an independent inquiry into the Aukus defence pact, launched by Labor veterans and public figures concerned about the $368bn plan's scrutiny and potential risks.

Former PM Tony Abbott's appointment as Liberal president has sparked debate about his return to politics and its potential impact on conservative politics in Australia.

Internal BHP documents, leaked to The Guardian and ABC's Four Corners, reveal the world's largest miner has strategized to significantly postpone its decarbonisation efforts. The files suggest a focus on delaying climate action rather than implementing it.