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Landlord claims Bruce Lehrmann caused $13k in property damage

Bruce Lehrmann is facing claims for almost $20,000 to cover damage and rental loss from the owner of a luxury property in Sydney.

Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne’s rape convictions quashed on appeal

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has successfully appealed sexual assault convictions, leaving it for prosecutors to decide whether he will face a fourth trial.

‘Dark day’: staff sacked from failed airline Bonza

More than 300 Bonza workers have had their employment terminated after the financially stricken budget airline failed to find a buyer before a key deadline.

New chair to take reins as Peter Costello quits Nine board

Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.

Australia to push anti-smoking, vaping ads in campaign

A national campaign aimed at stamping out the use of vapes and cigarettes among Australians will be rolled out, with TikTok used to spread the health message.

Coalition gains on Labor as Dutton closes gap: Newspoll

Labor and the coalition are neck and neck on a two-party preferred basis while Peter Dutton has narrowed the gap as preferred prime minister, Newspoll shows.

Truth behind schoolgirl Charlise Mutten’s death may remain unknown

Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was shot and killed at a remote Blue Mountains property - but the reason why her life was cut short may never be fully understood.

Nine boss Peter Costello denies assaulting journo at Canberra Airport

Nine boss Peter Costello has rebuffed suggestions he struck a journalist who was questioning him over alleged culture issues at the media company.

Verdict looms for schoolgirl’s alleged murderer

A jury has begun deliberations over whether Justin Stein murdered his former partner's daughter before dumping her body in a barrel.

Queensland win Origin I after NSW’s Suaalii sent off

Queensland have thrown the first punch in the State of Origin series by securing a 38-10 win over NSW, whose debutant centre Joseph Suaalii was sent off early.

X labels eSafety case drop a win for freedom of speech

Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing

‘Quick witted’ Hey Hey It’s Saturday voice John Blackman dies aged 76

The voice behind Hey Hey It's Saturday character Dickie Knee, radio and television personality John Blackman, has died.

‘Democracy will suffer’ unless social media reined in

Social media corporations are increasingly turning against the news but News Corp Australasia executive warns they must abide by Australian laws and interests.

Economy ‘very weak’ but RBA dismisses stagflation label

The head of the Reserve Bank expects another subdued quarter of growth and is "not ruling anything in or out" on interest rates.

Alleged killer of Charlise Mutten says he ‘never touched’ her

A man accused of fatally shooting Charlise Mutten has denied any involvement in the girl's death, as his murder trial nears a conclusion.

Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away

A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.

Minimum wage to increase by 3.75 per cent

Australia's lowest paid workers will receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump as the Fair Work Commission considers lingering cost-of-living pressures.

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

Brisbane overtakes Canberra as second-most expensive capital city

The Queensland capital now sits only behind Sydney for median house value as the government pledges more funding to its housing plan in the budget.

Australians love diversity but say migration ‘too high’

Though most people believe multiculturalism makes Australia a better place, almost half say the number of migrants - who bring cultural diversity - is too high.

Lisa Wilkinson’s silk charged $8k a day for Lehrmann trial

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson paid thousands of dollars each day for the two barristers she recruited to defend a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, documents show.

‘You’re not in trouble’: plea to mum over Sydney baby mystery

A placenta and umbilical cord will undergo forensic testing to determine how they ended up beside a river as a search goes on for a missing mum and baby.

Zachary Rolfe tells inquest he’s ‘bored’ of process

An inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard the former NT police officer who fatally shot the 19-year-old is "bored" of the ongoing process.

Saving the new fashion as financial pain hits retailers

Tax cuts and energy rebates will help prop up family budgets but the long wait for interest rate cuts should keep spending subdued.

‘Limited’ chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill

Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back.

Federal Government: More support for child sexual abuse survivor

The government is investing $33 million in National Redress Scheme services to increase support for institutional child abuse survivors.

Vulgar tweet didn’t hurt MP’s reputation: Latham lawyer

While a tweet by Mark Latham was crass, vulgar and offensive, it did not actually harm the reputation of the NSW MP it was aimed at, his lawyers have said.

More delays for stranded Australians in New Caledonia

French authorities have advised further evacuation flights for Australians in New Caledonia would not be able to take place on Thursday.

Archaeologists rethink how early humans came to Australia

Archaeologists have reassessed the route early humans took to reach Australia, following an excavation on Timor Island.

Red flags raised over Anzacs ensign claim

Myths about the Anzacs and the flags they fought under are continuing to spread online.
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