A week since a group of 13 Australian women and children with ties to former Islamic State fighters left a Syrian refugee camp for Australia, they remain in the capital Damascus in a state of limbo.
TikTok stated that 98% of harmful content in Australia was removed proactively before users could see it in Q1. The platform testified before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, addressing a rise in hate speech since the Oct 7 attacks.
Wayne Douglas Carnell was denied bail after police allegedly found 100g of methamphetamine in his car outside Cadell Training Centre and more drugs and a loaded firearm at his Spalding home. He will appear in Adelaide court in November.
Amber Bryant's family thanked paramedics for their efforts to save her brother, Nic Bryant, who died after a workplace accident. The family found comfort in his organ donation, which has helped three people, and urged others to register as donors and share their wishes.
Richard White is stepping down as chair of WiseTech Global due to recent media attention, though he remains on the board. The company's shares rallied on the news, but remain significantly down over the past year due to personal scandals impacting the share price. Raelene Murphy has been appointed independent chair.
Six teenagers have been charged after vandalising the Cherbourg cemetery, damaging headstones and fences. Elders expressed deep disappointment and shame, calling for respect and community action to address youth offending.
NRL star Jai Arrow married Berina Colakovic in a small Sydney ceremony. This follows Arrow's recent revelation of motor neurone disease, with the couple planning an Italian celebration and fundraising events for Arrow's 31st birthday.
