Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly remains included in royal funeral preparations known as the Bridge Plans, despite being stripped of his titles amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The former Prince Andrew could be laid to rest in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle alongside Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, though the palace has refused to comment on the arrangements. Royal insiders suggest the plans may be revised to a more modest service, while taxpayers and Epstein's victims express outrage at the prospect of a multi-million pound royal funeral.

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A woman was injured and trapped in her Honda sedan after colliding with a taxi at the corner of Rawson Road in Auburn at approximately 1am. Both drivers returned negative breath tests at the scene. The woman is recovering from her injuries, while her passenger and the taxi driver were unharmed.

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Geelong Football Club has held an emergency board meeting to address controversy over a secret concussion deal with former player Jake Kolodjashnij that was never lodged with AFL headquarters. The agreement aimed to absolve the club of future legal action, and AFL chairman Craig Drummond's position is under scrutiny as he was Geelong president when the deal was overseen. The AFL has issued a memo to all club CEOs reinforcing that any separate agreements to standard playing contracts must be lodged with the league or will be treated as ineffective.

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Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has warned at a public inquiry that the AUKUS deal may fail to deliver nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, citing insufficient American production capacity and problems with British shipbuilding. Turnbull and a retired Army Chief criticised parliamentarians for refusing to answer serious questions about the defence agreement. The government also faced criticism for allowing American troops to deploy at a Perth military base.

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An automotive workshop in Penrith was destroyed by fire in the early hours of the morning, with the blaze breaking out just before 4am. Fifty-two firefighters from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains worked to contain the fire, which forced power cuts affecting 24-25 neighbouring businesses in the factory complex. The owner had only operated the mechanic for three months, and while the fire is not being treated as suspicious, video footage shows a person near the premises minutes before the blaze started.

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Census night is closing in and preparations to ensure every single person and household is counted are ramping up. But there has some misinformation and misconceptions online about what the Census is used for. So, here is a quick guide to the country's most comprehensive survey.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism from Tokyo's former ambassador over comments made during a podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, where he joked about crown melons received as a gift from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The opposition is demanding a personal apology while senior government ministers reject the criticism. Meanwhile, Albanese has met with the opposition leader to secure support for NDIS reforms and gambling advertising legislation changes.

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New South Wales police discovered what they initially believed to be a woman's decomposing body in a suitcase near Goulburn, but forensic testing revealed it was actually a realistic life-size doll. Members of the public reported finding the bag at O'Allen in the southern tablelands, prompting a full homicide investigation with resources brought in from across the state. Superintendent Linda Bradbury confirmed the investigation followed proper police protocol, and while no crime has been committed, investigations remain ongoing.

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A male passenger has died after a tree fell and crushed a car travelling down Mount Buller, with a branch impaling him at the scene. The female driver was hospitalised in serious condition with upper body injuries following the incident around 9:15am. Mount Buller Road remains closed in both directions, with visitors and residents unable to leave the resort as police investigate the fatal accident that occurred during wild weather conditions with wind gusts of 100 kilometres per hour.

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Air Services Australia CEO Rob Sharp has apologised to the travelling public following a near-miss incident on the tarmac at Sydney Airport and ongoing flight delays. Sharp acknowledged that air traffic controllers are working under high workload conditions and admitted the organisation has failed to meet public expectations for reliable services. The CEO confirmed safety measures including increased spacing between aircraft are causing delays, while the organisation works to build workforce resilience and improve performance across the network.

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