Kidnapped, held for ransom and beaten with bats – that's what detectives say a 53-year-old Mt Pritchard man endured during his two-day hostage ordeal before being rescued by police.

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There are more developments on our exclusive report on deadly mould at the state's top hospital, Royal Prince Alfred. We can reveal that more patients are affected than first thought, and the state government today blamed an expert panel for keeping the scandal a secret, but still denies a cover-up.

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The young woman raped by Tom Silvagni is bravely speaking out, opening up about the pain and distress of the high-profile case. She is also throwing her support behind the Allan government's new move to axe character references for convicted criminals.

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Australia's one-dollar coin is receiving a design update with a sixth kangaroo being added to the existing mob of five. The additional kangaroo commemorates six decades of decimal currency in Australia. The special limited-edition design will only be minted in 2026 before entering circulation.

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2DAY FM breakfast host Nathan Roye was pranked by a Bad Bunny impersonator who won a lookalike contest. The host completely fell for the deception during an on-air interview, believing he was speaking with the actual Spanish music icon before the truth was revealed. Roye took the prank in good spirits.

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A new daily weight loss pill called orforglipron, manufactured by Eli Lilly, has demonstrated superior results to Wegovy in a clinical trial of over 1,500 adults with type 2 diabetes across five countries. After 12 months, participants taking orforglipron experienced 6-8% weight loss compared to 4-5% with oral semaglutide, along with bigger drops in average blood sugar levels. However, orforglipron caused more severe gastrointestinal side effects including vomiting and diarrhoea, leading up to 10% of trial participants to discontinue use, and the medication is still awaiting regulatory approval in Australia.

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Sydney police have launched Operation Mardi Gras ahead of the parade, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to line Oxford Street, Flinders Street and Anzac Parade to watch 150 floats. Riot Squad officers will patrol the event, though police are not aware of any specific threats to the celebration.

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Sussan Ley has formally resigned from Parliament following her removal as Federal Opposition Leader, triggering a by-election in her seat of Farrer. The seat has been held by the Liberal Party for 60 years and the National Party for 17 years. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor faces a crucial test of his leadership and the Coalition's polling prospects in the upcoming by-election.

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Hillary Clinton testified before a congressional committee in a closed-door hearing about her alleged ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating she never met him, flew on his plane, or visited his properties. The former Secretary of State characterised the six-hour deposition as a fishing expedition to distract from President Trump's actions, while Democrats questioned why documents detailing allegations against Trump were excluded from the publicly released Epstein files. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify next, marking the first time in living memory that a former president has been called before a congressional committee.

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Magda Szubanski has completed chemotherapy for stage four blood cancer and is now in remission. The Australian actress and comedian shared the news on social media, expressing gratitude for the support from her followers. While not a cure, the successful remission is expected to keep the cancer at bay for an extended period.

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