The National Drug Research Institute found 30 per cent of bottle shops it audited across different areas of Melbourne and regional Victoria were stocking illicit alcohol.
Egypt's Football Association has filed a formal complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into referee Francois Letexier and his crew following their controversial 3-2 World Cup exit against Argentina. Egypt alleges serious refereeing mistakes and double standards that led to their loss.
The Fremantle Dockers' 14-game winning streak in the AFL was dramatically ended by the GWS Giants, who secured a significant upset victory. Despite Fremantle's dominance this season, the injury-hit Giants executed a strong game plan to overcome the league leaders.
Telstra customers are still experiencing issues calling triple zero due to a secondary problem from Wednesday's outage. Regional train services in Victoria and NSW remain suspended as Telstra's 4G network interferes with backup satellite phones. Investigations and potential penalties are being considered.
Backrowers Liam Martin and Hudson Young were instrumental in NSW's State of Origin decider win, embodying the team's relentless 'mad' mentality. Young's try and high work rate, coupled with Martin's defensive dominance, epitomized the Blues' desperate effort to reward coach Laurie Daley's faith and overcome external noise.
A midtown Manhattan high-rise evacuation due to buckled columns and sagging floors has led to street reopenings and resident returns. Mayor Zohran Mamdani vowed a full investigation into the office-to-apartment conversion project's safety breakdown.
A trainee surgeon, Ryan Cho, has pleaded guilty to 13 charges including stalking and installing hidden cameras to film hundreds of people in hospital bathrooms in Melbourne. The crimes involved thousands of intimate images and videos, with victims able to provide statements at his pre-sentence hearing in November.
