Police have used teargas to control rioters in Alice Springs who laid siege to the town's hospital, where a man arrested in connection with the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby was being held. Jefferson Lewis, 47, was taken into custody after a tipoff from community members and found at a house in Alice Springs at about 10pm last night. The arrest sparked turbulent scenes outside the hospital.
Special Report: One Nation Funding
A special report reveals Gina Rinehart's growing financial backing of Pauline Hanson's One Nation. The rapidly expanding party is reaping the bounty of Australia's richest person, raising questions about the price voters may pay for this support.
Former Oil and Gas Chiefs Warn Government
Former oil and gas industry leaders, including senior executives from BP and Shell, are warning the Albanese government that Australians risk ongoing price shocks and higher costs if it prioritises fossil fuel development in response to the global energy crisis. Deloitte has also said that limiting changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing rules to new investments would severely delay desperately needed budget reforms.
Palantir and Bondi Royal Commission
The US spy tech company Palantir says it is just a software company amid calls for Australian government agencies to ban new contracts. Meanwhile, Queensland has rejected key recommendations from the Bondi royal commission's interim report, insisting plans for a national gun buyback will not keep weapons out of the hands of terrorists and criminals.
Cost-of-Living Crisis Hits Food Stocks
Shares in companies making pizza, fried chicken, and doughnuts have fallen sharply on the ASX as households trim their budgets amid the growing cost-of-living crisis.
World News
Iran's supreme leader has broken his recent silence to proclaim a new order for the region. Donald Trump has lashed out at Germany's chancellor. The UK terrorism threat level has been raised to severe after the Golders Green stabbings. An explosion killed an army officer in Russia's far east. Israel's foreign ministry said the IDF had taken control of more than 20 boats sailing in a flotilla to Gaza. A French teenager has been charged with mischief in Singapore after licking a straw from a vending machine.
Australian Comedy Investment
With the season of comedy festivals upon us, Rebecca Shaw celebrates the international recognition of Australian comedies such as Colin From Accounts. She exhorts everyone to invest in Australian comedy.
Sport
Jesse Southwell was the star for the Blues as she kicked a crucial field goal to help win the opening Women's State of Origin game. Craig Bellamy has been diagnosed with an unspecified neurodegenerative disorder but will remain as coach of Melbourne Storm. Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa face up in the Europa League semi-final. Cameron Smith faces an uncertain future after Saudi Arabia pulled funding from LIV Golf.
Media Roundup
The Sydney Morning Herald details how over-60s dominate the investment property market since negative gearing. The ABC reports national house prices saw the slowest pace of growth in over a year. Port Adelaide's oldest pub is closing for winter due to tough economic conditions.
