A survivor advocate behind the campaign calling for good character references to be abolished in sentencing perpetrators of sexual offences has described the NSW reform as "an absolute victory".
Two brothers, Connor and Liam Harnett, appeared in Melbourne Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of their stepfather, Andre Szep. DNA and forensic testing are expected to take up to three months, with investigators still seeking missing evidence. The alleged assault occurred in front of parents and students at Strathaird Primary School.
A Melbourne businessman faces trial for rape and sexual assault, accused of attacking a former personal assistant at his home in 2023 after a night of drinking and cocaine. The defense claims the woman's credibility is a major issue and alleges false accusations.
Bondi Beach terror attack victim Arsen Ostrovsky is outraged at YouTube for keeping a video on its platform that questioned his injuries and suggested the attack was a "false flag". YouTube policy manager Rachel Lord stated the video did not breach hate speech policies, sparking criticism from Jewish community leaders.
Victoria Police have arrested seven men in connection with an alleged fraud investigation at the Greater Shepparton City Council and a local business. The council referred the allegations internally, leading to the arrests of men aged 36-55, who were later released pending further inquiries.
Essendon forward Emily Gough details her challenging ACL recovery, including a specialized five-day intensive rehabilitation program at a center in Doha, Qatar, highlighting the disparity in resources for women's sports.
Telstra's nationwide outage on Wednesday was caused by malfunctioning "nodes" managing time synchronization in data centers, affecting millions of Australians. The root cause remains unknown, but the telco is working to restore services, with nearly 90% of calls and data now flowing.
