Revealed: Former Knox student allegedly made videos at childcare centres
New details have emerged about David James – charged after allegedly producing abuse videos of 10 children in his care.
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Australia’s relief in new Trump tariff orders; ResMed lifts
Australia gets 10 per cent reciprocal tariff as Canada, NZ get bigger Trump blow. ResMed beats earnings forecasts. Major companies brace as pandora’s box on tax reform opens. Clock ticks for Star on $41m payout to HK partners after failed talks.
Recognition to delay hostages’ release: Leibler
Jewish leaders have warned Anthony Albanese against premature recognition of Palestinian statehood after Canada pledged to make the change.
One dead, six hospitalised in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak
A man has died and another six people are in hospital in a deadly disease outbreak in inner Sydney.
Anthony Koletti, conwoman’s partner, charged with assault
The partner of Melissa Caddick has been charged with assaulting a 73-year-old woman in a park near where the conwoman vanished.
Probe after man shot dead by cops in Victoria
Police say the man was seen assaulting a woman before being fatally shot by an officer at a property in Victoria.
Exiled tobacco kingpin linked to synagogue firebombing probe
A Dubai-based crime kingpin is being investigated by anti-terror police over the firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue.
Richard White dragged into Mark Latham AVO case
A lawyer for billionaire Richard White has appeared in the local court after being dragged into the application for a domestic violence order against former federal Labor leader Mark Latham by his ex-partner.
Family of tasered 95yo breaks silence
The family of an elderly woman are “struggling” to come to terms with a decision to keep the ex-cop who fatally tasered her out of jail.
Rio Tinto profit miss; ASX gains on RBA rate cut hopes
June quarter inflation falls lock in 25 basis-point cut next month. Rio Tinto profit misses estimate. IGO, Chinese partner in talks to stop Kwinana refinery cash bleed. Coal miner Bowen Coking in administration. Austrac sues Mounties.
One of Blackstone’s highest-ranking women killed in Manhattan rampage
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone’s real-estate megafund, took cover behind a pillar during gunman Shane Tamura’s shooting spree.
Trump drops another tariff bombshell that may hit Australia
Donald Trump has flagged the US could double the baseline tariff on foreign imports to 20 per cent.
Banks trims fall as declines narrow; Greatland drops
Australia faces trade pain as US President Donald Trump flags 15-20 per cent baseline tariffs for no-deal nations. Woodside in driver’s seat at Bass Strait after 50 years. Viva’s weak first-half weighs. Greatland’s worst one-day drop since June IPO.
Crocodile wrangler pleads not guilty to perverting justice over fatal NT crash
Netflix star Matt Wright has denied attempting to pervert justice over a fatal helicopter crash that killed his co-star Chris Wilson in remote Arnhem Land.
Minns moves to block pro-Palestine Harbour Bridge march
NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to fight plans for a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge, warning Sydney would ‘descend into chaos’.
ASX 200 gains on US-EU tariff deal; Boss Energy tanks 40pc
US-EU tariff deal lifts Wall Street, Euro futures, signalling strong start to trading week. Boss Energy guidance weighs as share price hits 2022 lows. WiseTech shares up on internal pick for top job. Tamboran’s sudden CEO exit.
Macron says France will recognise State of Palestine, angering Israel
French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will formally recognise a Palestinian state, the most powerful European nation to announce such a move.
Miners, banks a drag; Newmont, ResMed hit records
Newmont hauls higher gold grades at Cadia mine in NSW. Whitehaven beats coal guidance as sales jump. Analysts note Macquarie’s ‘deja vu’ on earnings miss. Rich-lister’s latest buy-in caught up in ICAC NSW probe.
ASX down slightly; Macquarie, Bapcor disappoint
Macquarie quarterly profit falls, CFO flags exit. RBA governor cautions on speed of inflation fall. Bapcor sinks on profit warning, board exodus.
Justice Department told Trump in May that his name is among many in the Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi also told the President at the meeting that the department decided to not release more Jeffrey Epstein documents because of the presence of child pornography and the need to protect victims.
ASX hits 3-day high led by miners, resurgent banks
Glencore preps for Queensland smelter closure. Ampol flags lower earnings. Woodside’s US hydrogen hit. Quarterly updates weigh on Telix, Paladin.
Qantas plane makes sudden landing
The aircraft was en route from Mildura to Melbourne before it was forced to make a ‘priority’ landing with 63 passengers on-board.
ASX ends flat amid banks/miners switch; RBA keeps rate cuts in the frame
CBA leads bank losses, offset by gains in miners and CSL. RBA lowers chance of ‘severe’ hit to economy. Insignia’s relief rally as CC Capital’s lower-than-expected $4.80 per share offer lands.
‘Transgender cult’ purges Greens of its true believers
The Greens in some states have been taken over by a cult that has come to control key decision-making positions in the party.
‘Social justice doesn’t stop’: Greens leader backs co-founder’s expulsion
Larissa Waters has defended the party’s decision to expel Drew Hutton and hit out at the 78-year-old activist after he denounced the Greens as an intolerant ‘cult’.
‘Absolute legend’: Veteran ABC journalist dies at 64
Walkley Award-winning reporter Peter Ryan has been remembered as an generous mentor who worked in the industry for 45 years.
PM reveals he shared jokes with Xi, but Taiwan wasn’t raised
Anthony Albanese has declined to share what ‘personal’ topics he discussed with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a one-hour lunch, but said they discussed their backgrounds and shared jokes.
Banks drag ASX 200 down while resources rise
The ASX 200 index fell sharply from a record high as banks are hit by profit taking. Resources outperform. AMP hails super win in volatile market. South32 beats FY25 output guidance. Insignia’s $3.4bn offer yet to materialise as talks continue.
Explosive texts reveal tech billionaire’s links with Latham’s ex-lover
The former Labor leader suggested Richard White might want Nathalie Matthews to perform oral sex on him to ‘celebrate’ after he gained greater control of his company.
BHP, CSL, banks, Wesfarmers, Goodman lift ASX 200 to record high; Mesoblast top gainer
Bullish sentiment boosts local bourse as ASX 200 breaks key chart point. BHP’s FY26 production forecasts more subdued amid Jansen blowout, but CEO upbeat on China. Mesoblast banks first millions from key US product sales.
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