Your afternoon Briefing: ’Heroes’ end Sydney CBD knife attack

Three men described as ‘heroes’ have told of how they stopped a knifeman after he stabbed a woman in Sydney’s CBD.

Three men described as ‘heroes’ have told of how they stopped a knifeman after he stabbed a woman in Sydney’s CBD, and the Consumer Action Law Centre warns ASIC’s Federal Court loss to Westpac opens the way for unscrupulous lenders to exploit the vulnerable.

Heroes who tackled alleged Sydney CBD stabber: From left, Lee Cuthbert, Paul O’Shaughnessy, Alex Roberts; and the alleged knifeman. Pictures: Sascha O'Sullivan/Channel 7

’Heroes’ end Sydney CBD knife attack

Three men described by police as “heroes’’ have told of how they tackled a man in Sydney’s CBD who allegedly stabbed a woman and attempted to maim others in a knife frenzy. Police are also investigating if a woman’s body found nearby is linked to the knife attack.

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Queensland's embattled Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has publicly released a diary note detailing her "unwise" and "unusual" Sunday phone call to the boss of the state's corruption watchdog

Unwise, unusual: Jackie Trad releases diary note

Queensland’s embattled Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has publicly released a diary note detailing her “unwise” and “unusual” Sunday phone call to the boss of the state’s corruption watchdog.

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Photo of Israel Folau leaving the Kenthurst Uniting Church, Cnr Kenthurst Road and Jones Road, on 30/06/2019.(Daily Telegraph-Flavio Brancaleone)

Folau ‘strong’ in his convictions

Israel Folau still wants an apology from Rugby Australia, and remains “extremely strong” in his fight against his sacking, according to his lawyer.

16/02/2018: Gerard Brody is CEO of the Consumer Action Law Centre, which has made an influential submission to the financial services royal commission. Stuart McEvoy for The Australian.

’Wagyu’ judgment opens doors

Action group warns ASIC’s Federal Court loss to Westpac opens the way for unscrupulous lenders to exploit the vulnerable.

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