Jackie 'O' Henderson's legal team has confirmed in federal court that the former breakfast host intends to pursue her $82 million claim against Kiis FM, despite co-host Kyle Sandilands settling his dispute with ARN Media for a $12 million cash payout. The court formally discontinued Sandilands' legal claim after the settlement was reached.
The development comes as the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued a statement supporting Guardian Australia journalist Sarah Martin, who was subjected to a personal attack by Senator Pauline Hanson. The federal parliamentary press gallery committee also condemned threats by the One Nation leader to ban journalists.
In other news, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that net overseas migration fell to 301,000 in 2025, down from 330,400 in 2024, as migration arrivals dropped by 32,000 to 563,500. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an increase in the small business capital gains tax exemption threshold to $10 million, five times the previous level, alongside a new tax concession for startups.
Qantas has rescheduled the launch of its nonstop Sydney-to-London service to October 2027, using specially manufactured A350 aircraft that will cut four hours off travel time. Meanwhile, a scathing auditor general's report on the Snowy Hydro project highlighted cost blowouts, delays, and poor administration, with the project's cost now expected to exceed $13 billion.
The Coogee shark attack victim, Leah Stewart, underwent further surgery for extensive wounds contaminated with sand and debris. Her brother Joshua Stewart reported that the risk of infection is extreme and asked for prayers. Stewart's mother, a registered nurse, remains at her bedside.
