Prosecutors have dropped all charges against current and former footballers Dion Prestia and Steven May over an alleged brawl in Sorrento on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula on Boxing Day in 2024.
Northern Territory Labor leader Selena Uibo has removed MLA Manuel Brown from his role as opposition whip due to ongoing controversies regarding speeding infringements and allowing underage children to drive his vehicle. Brown also faces scrutiny over travel allowance claims and a past fatal crash.
South Australia is testing a suspected H5 bird flu case in a migratory seabird, a giant petrel, at Hardwicke Bay. Samples show low viral levels, awaiting confirmation from national labs within 48 hours. This follows one confirmed case in SA and others nationally.
Launceston General Hospital's emergency department faced severe overcrowding with over 70 patients on Monday night, leading to treatment in hallways and waiting rooms. Nurses' union cited systemic flow issues, while state and federal health ministers exchanged blame over funding and implementation.
Coleen Lamarre, 63, has been granted bail after being accused of attempting to influence a witness in the double murder trial of her son, Beau Lamarre-Condon. She has been in custody since April and faces charges of perverting the course of justice.
A new report reveals Queensland's prison population has surged 54% in a decade, with projections for continued growth. Almost half of released inmates reoffend within two years, particularly those convicted of property crimes. First Nations prisoners have a higher recidivism rate than non-First Nations individuals.
Belgium's Nicolas Raskin described their 4-1 World Cup victory over the United States as "justice" following a controversy where Folarin Balogun played despite a red card. FIFA suspended Balogun's one-match ban after a request from US President Donald Trump, a decision Belgium's football federation challenged.
