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Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has clarified her previous comments likening reports of mass sexual assault by Hamas to 'propaganda', saying they were misinterpreted. Ms Tame has apologized for any harm caused by her remarks and reaffirmed her support for survivors of sexual violence.
A court in New South Wales has heard a challenge to the planned aerial culling of wild horses in Yuraygir National Park, with a decision pending. The cull, slated for August 26-28, has been put on hold as the Land and Environment Court considers whether the National Parks and Wildlife Service has the statutory authority to carry out the cull.
A former politician has given evidence in the trial of broadcaster Alan Jones, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching relating to six men. The politician was questioned about an event where Mr Jones allegedly kissed a prominent athlete on the mouth.
A woman has told a jury in Newcastle District Court that she repeatedly said 'no' and 'stop' before she was allegedly raped by two country rugby league footballers in the Hunter Valley. The two men, Ryan Matthew Hawkshaw and Hayden Charles Topliss, are facing a joint trial after pleading not guilty to a series of charges.
A lobbyist has told a NSW corruption inquiry that he was 'frustrated' with a fugitive property developer over late payments, including one for a Porsche. The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating whether people linked to the NSW Liberal Party solicited funds from prohibited donors and other sources.
NSW Police are set to be granted broad new powers to tackle underworld violence, but the effectiveness of the move remains to be seen. The new powers come after two mistaken identity gangland murders within 48 hours last week.
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed he will not be called to testify at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism, despite being a key architect of the inquiry. The decision comes amid rising tensions over the cross-examination of Jewish community leaders by pro-Palestinian legal teams.
Cricket NSW has expressed concerns over Cricket Australia's decision to seek private investment in the Big Bash, fearing it will hinder their ability to invest in grassroots cricket. The move, which begins with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades, has been met with disappointment from Cricket NSW.
Manly Sea Eagles veteran Nathan Brown has announced he will leave the NRL at the end of the season to pursue opportunities in the Super League. The 33-year-old forward has been thrust into the starting lineup for this Friday's crucial clash against the Dolphins amid a severe injury crisis.
A severe track injury to a five-year-old greyhound in New South Wales has ignited a political firestorm. As race footage is quietly scrubbed from online platforms, advocates are renewing their push to ban the sport.
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