10 h. ago Watching the watchdog: Why new ARLC powers hurt the match review committee

There are good reasons why the NRL’s match review committee has been an independent body, filled with experts. The ARLC being able to charge players itself might do more harm than good.

Politics

28 h. ago Daryl Maguire found guilty of misleading corruption watchdog

The former Liberal MP is facing up to two years in jail after being found guilty of giving misleading evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Politics

49 h. ago Details emerge about Sydney plumber accused of Bali shooting

New details have emerged about the Sydney plumber who has been charged with murder over a shooting at a villa in Bali.

Events

50 h. ago WA government accused of ‘financial trickery’ to hide real blow to household budgets

Treasurer Rita Saffioti boasted about a 0.8 per cent, or $52, cut in government fees and charges to households, but that is without the impact of the vanquished power credit.

Politics

52 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 35 as it happened: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

52 h. ago British police ‘failed family’ of teen killed in crash caused by US envoy’s wife

Independent investigators have accused police of mishandling the investigation into a crash in which Harry Dunn died, and the American fled the UK, claiming diplomatic immunity.

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52 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has just concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

Events

56 h. ago Actor accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault in $400 million lawsuit

The billionaire entertainment mogul and royal friend allegedly repeatedly harassed and assaulted an actor working on his show The Oval.

Economics

57 h. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, expected to close arguments on Thursday on triple murder trial

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, is expected to conclude his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, as we near the end of week eight of proceedings.

Events

3 d. ago Paul Keating accuses Marles of ‘careless betrayal’ over China

The Labor elder accused the defence minister and the government of “intellectually ceding Australia to the United States” as a platform for conflict with China.

Politics

3 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 34 as it happened: Defence barrister Colin Mandy tells jury accused mushroom cook wanted to be close to in

Patterson’s barrister will continue his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four on Thursday, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

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3 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Defence lawyer Colin Mandy tells jury accused wanted to be close to in

Erin Patterson’s defence barrister is expected to continue delivering his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four this morning, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

3 d. ago Optus to pay $100 million fine over sales to vulnerable customers

Optus has agreed to pay $100 million in penalties after landmark legal action from the consumer watchdog for “unconscionable conduct”.

Economics

3 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE: Accused mushroom cook’s defence lawyer to give closing arguments

Erin Patterson’s defence barrister is expected to continue delivering his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four this morning, after the judge warned jurors to expect a long direction from the bench next week.

Events

3 d. ago Elon Musk reveals drug test results after ketamine use accusations

Elon Musk has hit back at claims he routinely used ketamine in the run-up to the US election.

Politics

4 d. ago Workers’ compensation legislation suffers blow after key MP turns

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey accused a Greens MP of “deliberately misleading” the public during a heated second public hearing considering the government’s workers’ compensation reforms.

Politics

4 d. ago Political attack suspect planned to ‘inflict fear’ with wider killing spree, prosecutors say

The man accused of assassinating a Minnesota politician and shooting another could face the federal death penalty. He tried to attack two other officials, prosecutors say, and had many more on a hit list.

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4 d. ago Political attack suspect planned wider killing spree, prosecutors say

The man accused of assassinating a Minnesota politician and shooting another could face the federal death penalty. He tried to attack two other officials, prosecutors say, and had many more on a hit list.

Events

4 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Prosecutor resumes her closing address to jury

As accused killer Erin Patterson watches from the dock, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is continuing her closing arguments to a Supreme Court jury sitting in Morwell.

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4 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial LIVE updates: Accused set up ‘dummy phone’ to throw police; isn’t a ‘credible witness’, prosecutor tells jury

As accused killer Erin Patterson takes notes in the dock, prosecutor Nanette Rogers, SC, is continuing her closing arguments to a Supreme Court jury sitting in Morwell.

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