After hearing evidence from more than 60 witnesses across five weeks, a jury retired to deliberate on Thursday afternoon and returned a verdict on Monday.
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 36-year-old man in Taree, New South Wales. Officers found the victim with stab wounds at a Ronald Road home shortly before 5 am on June 6. The man died at the scene. Authorities are appealing for public assistance to identify the offender and are canvassing the area.
Australia and Fiji have elevated their security ties to a formal treaty alliance with the signing of the Ocean of Peace Alliance. The agreement, open to other Pacific nations, aims to bolster regional prosperity and security and counter China's growing influence in the Pacific.
Erling Haaland scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 victory for Norway over Brazil, advancing them to the quarter-finals. The win marks a historic moment for Norwegian football, while Brazil's Neymar announced his international retirement after the match.
Cameron Munster seeks to honor Queensland Origin greats by leading the Maroons to a series victory against NSW in Brisbane. Having learned from legends like Thurston, Cronk, Smith, and Slater, Munster aims to captain the Maroons to a home series decider win.
A teenage team from Whyalla, South Australia, won the H2 Grand Prix Finals in Switzerland, achieving redemption after a disqualification at the 2025 world qualifiers. The community rallied to raise funds for the wildcard entrant team to compete.
The Australian Space Agency has confirmed that objects found on a north Queensland beach are likely pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle. The debris, discovered in Forrest Beach, has prompted a multi-agency investigation and warnings for the public to avoid touching suspected space junk.
