A 31-year-old driver crashed an out-of-control ute into a power pole in Bedfield, Sydney's south-west, bringing down power lines. The driver escaped injury but allegedly returned a blood alcohol reading more than three times the legal limit. He immediately lost his licence and has been charged with high-range drink driving, with court proceedings to follow.

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A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly ambushing and stabbing paramedic Sam in the face and neck during a coffee break in Reservoir, Melbourne's north. The attack occurred in broad daylight at 11am, with the victim only saved from further harm by a heroic bystander who intervened. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has pledged to close a legal loophole that fails to provide the same protections for paramedics attacked while on break as those attacked while actively working.

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Five-year-old Kuminjai Little Baby was allegedly abducted and murdered in Alice Springs, with Jefferson Lewis taken into custody as the accused. Violent riots erupted outside Alice Springs Hospital following the arrest, with crowds pelting rocks at police and setting a police car on fire. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for answers over the death and expressed the nation's grief, while Indigenous community leaders, including relative Jacinta Knapp and Jumper Price, demand justice for the horrific crime.

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Prince Jackson, Michael Jackson's eldest son, shares intimate memories of his childhood with the King of Pop in his only Australian interview. The 29-year-old executive producer discusses growing up at Neverland Ranch, his father's parenting style, and private moments like stargazing on rooftops in the Middle East. He reflects on the emotional experience of watching his cousin Jaafar portray his father in the new blockbuster biopic that's breaking box office records worldwide.

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Christina Tosi, founder of New York's Milk Bar, has created an exclusive Australian-inspired dessert for a limited pop-up event at Sydney's Ace Hotel. The chocolate chip cake lamington features layers of chocolate chip cake with marshmallow fluff, dunked in semi-sweet chocolate and coated with toasted cornflake crunch, inspired by Milk Bar's iconic cornflake chocolate chip marshmallow cookie. The pop-up, running Friday through Sunday from 8am to 2pm, is presented in partnership with American Express and Delicious Month Out, marking Milk Bar's first appearance in Sydney.

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A weather forecast covers conditions across Australian capital cities, followed by a Dance League All-Stars performance featuring adult dancers, including mothers, showcasing various dance styles.

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Two foil surfers in California encountered a large white shark up to four metres long that pursued them through the ocean. Ron Takeda managed to stay upright on his foil board for 12 miles while the shark chased directly behind him, with friend Tavis Boyce witnessing and filming the encounter. Both surfers returned to the same location for subsequent runs the following day.

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A luxury jewellery store in Double Bay, Sydney's eastern suburbs, was ram raided just before 5am when thieves reversed a stolen Volkswagen into the shopfront. The gang stole high-end items including Van Cleef, Hermès, and Cartier pieces potentially worth tens of thousands of dollars before fleeing in a stolen Audi. Both vehicles used in the heist were reported stolen from nearby Bondi on Tuesday, and police forensics are investigating the scene to determine the number of offenders and total value of stolen goods.

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A deadly plane crash at Parrafield Airport in Adelaide's north has killed two people—a student pilot and an instructor—and injured several others. The Diamond DA-42 twin-engine aircraft pulled sharply left shortly after takeoff, completing approximately 180 degrees before impacting a hangar building and starting a large fire. Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigators are examining the wreckage, eyewitness statements, and video footage to determine what caused the training flight to go wrong so soon after departure.

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An interim report into the Bondi terror attack will be released today as part of the Royal Commission into Anti-Semitism, focusing on urgent security issues and coordination between state and federal agencies. Key concerns include the failure of information sharing systems between ASIO, AFP and state police, which allowed accused terrorists known to ASIO to obtain gun licences. Former NSW Police Superintendent Robert Critchlow discusses the need for improved inter-agency communication, unified computer systems, and increased counter-terror exercises.

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