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St Kilda's Collard to learn sanction after being found guilty of homophobic slur
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent. Source link
Child sex attack survivor calls on minister to deport abuser back to UK
A girl who was sexually assaulted in Perth by a British citizen has written to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, “begging” him to cancel the man’s visa after he avoided deportation on appeal. Source link
Business confidence crashes to lowest level since April 2020 — as it happened
The outbreak of the war in the Middle East saw business confidence post its second-largest monthly fall on record, a NAB survey found. Source link
Australia to join UK, France at summit on Strait of Hormuz — as it happened
Australia will join more than 40 nations to discuss safeguarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Labor’s Pat Conroy has confirmed. Take a look back at the day’s coverage below. Source link
Philippines accuses China of 'sabotage' by dumping cyanide in South China Sea
Manila has accused China of poisoning waters around a ship where it has marines stationed, but Beijing has dismissed the allegations. Source link
Swimming becomes first major sport to lift Russian restrictions
Ukraine condemns a decision by World Aquatics to lift a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their flag and anthem ahead of the LA Olympics. Source link
Optus strengthens spectrum strategy expertise
Dips into Telstra’s talent pool again. Source link
AI-boosted hacks with Anthropic’s Mythos could have dire consequences for banks
Researchers and experts warn. Source link
SE Qld councils to collaborate on common data, ID foundations
Will also coordinate planning around connectivity approvals. Source link
Banks raise 300 red flags in five months on illicit tobacco activity
Australia’s big banks have made hundreds of reports of suspicious activity related to illegal tobacco since the anti-money laundering regulator called for a crackdown late last year. Source link