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A 25-year-old drunk driver allegedly destroyed up to 10 parked cars during a high-speed rampage through a residential street in Colyton, Sydney's west, leaving debris scattered across 500 metres. No one was injured in the incident despite the extensive vehicle damage along Shepherd Street. An Australian soldier, Samuel Michael Pedrazzini, was killed by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine. His parents bravely travelled into the war zone to bury their only son. Former New South Wales MP Daryl Maguire has been found guilty of being involved in a fake visa racket while in Parliament. He now faces sentencing in October.

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Reverse mortgages are experiencing a surge in popularity among younger Australian borrowers in their mid to late 50s, who are using home equity loans to fund early retirement, renovations, debt repayment, vehicles, regular income and travel. The trend is strongest along the east coast in affluent areas including Broadbeach, Southport, Byron Bay, Sydney's upper north shore and Melbourne's city and western suburbs. While reverse mortgages can carry interest rates as high as 8%, borrowers can remain in their homes indefinitely and never owe more than the property's value, with the federal government also offering a cheaper alternative scheme.

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The state government is being accused of using dirty tactics to get a deal done with disgruntled Victorian teachers. They've upped their pay offer, but so far it's done nothing to stop next week's planned strike action.

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A 46-year-old Eltham man led police on a high-speed chase through Melbourne's north, reaching speeds of 120km/h in a stolen Kia before crashing spectacularly in Preston just after midnight. After crawling from the flipped vehicle, the driver attempted to carjack a Good Samaritan who had stopped to help, before being tackled and arrested by pursuing police. His 30-year-old female passenger, who was dumped moments before the crash, was also taken into custody.

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The families of Bayside teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles are reeling from a new blow in their fight for justice. The government in Laos has indicated no one will face criminal charges for the deaths of the two girls and four others after they drank lethal alcohol.

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Reverse mortgages are experiencing a surge in popularity among Australian homeowners in their mid to late 50s, with demand shifting from traditional retirees to younger borrowers. These home equity loans are being used to fund renovations, debt repayment, new cars, regular income and travel, with most borrowers located along the east coast in affluent areas including Broadbeach, Southport, Byron Bay and Sydney's Northbridge. While reverse mortgage interest rates can reach as high as 8%, the Federal Government offers a cheaper alternative scheme providing seniors with lump sum or fortnightly cash payment options.

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Telstra has confessed the problem that led to last week's nationwide network meltdown could have easily been prevented. Fielding a barrage of questions in a Senate inquiry today, the telco's bosses admit it went unresolved for years.

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Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, after being caught behind the wheel with two children in the car last month. Dennis had been banned from driving for five years following the 2023 death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in a car accident outside their Adelaide home. He faces possible jail time and will be sentenced in September.

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Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, after being caught behind the wheel with two children in the car last month. Dennis had been banned from driving for five years following the 2023 death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in a car accident outside their Adelaide home. He faces possible jail time and will be sentenced in September.

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Laos has decided not to pursue criminal charges over the deaths of Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, who died from toxic alcohol poisoning. The investigation concluded there is insufficient evidence for criminal prosecution, with only fines to be imposed despite six deaths. The Australian government has dispatched a special envoy to Laos and Foreign Minister Penny Wong will meet with her Laotian counterpart to demand accountability.

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