The Daily Aus

They unpack a landmark law reform to ban ‘good character’ references in NSW criminal sentencing. They trace the campaign that pushed the change and a survivor’s traumatic courtroom experience that sparked it. They explain how the proposed law would apply across all cases and outline the political path it faces in parliament.

Coverage includes a tragic skiing death in Japan and the government helping the family. A billionaire is taking legal action against new political donation caps. New research finds nearly 40% of cancers could be prevented. Scientists confirm a 230-million-year-old dinosaur footprint as Australia’s oldest fossil discovery.

A walk through newly released DOJ files that name several high-profile Australians. Brief looks at texts linking a major political donor to a costly ad claim and emails about attempted meetings with a former prime minister. A rundown of how authorities and politicians are reacting and what legal follow-ups may come next.

A major central bank interest rate rise and the inflation context behind it. New Australian sanctions on Iran and concerns about internet blackouts. High-profile U.S. political figures set to testify in an inquiry connected to Jeffrey Epstein. A positive sports note: two mothers break into the top ten of women’s tennis.

A landmark U.S. trial accuses major platforms of designing features that addict young people and harm mental health. The conversation covers alleged addictive mechanics like infinite scroll and autoplay. They look at which companies are targeted, ongoing related lawsuits, and how a bellwether trial could reshape platform design and legal responsibility worldwide.

Police conduct a cadaver search as investigators say the accused shooter is likely deceased. A failed leadership challenge leaves the Nationals with the same leader amid coalition tensions. New figures reveal huge political donations and election spending, including a single donor's massive outlay. Kevin Parker scores another Grammy win for his Tame Impala project.

Anna Burkly, Head of research and operations at Australia Reads, explains why romance and erotica are drawing a new generation to books. She talks about viral book culture, TV adaptations sparking interest, and how digital discovery like BookTok is making reading more visible. The conversation also covers youth reading habits and finding age-appropriate ways to bring teens back to fiction.

A new temporary shadow ministry and a one-week ultimatum for coalition reconciliation. A $25 billion boost to hospital funding and the national cabinet’s long-term health deal. Rising tensions as Iran warns the United States about potential military action in the region. A promising vaccine method from the University of Virginia that could be faster and cheaper to produce.

A man threw a bomb into a crowd at an Invasion Day rally in Perth and it failed to detonate. CCTV, police action and charges are discussed alongside why the accused remains unnamed. First Nations communities’ reactions and concerns about racism and police communication are explored. Authorities are weighing whether to classify the attack as terrorism.

Police treat a homemade bomb at an Invasion Day rally as a potential terrorist attack. A manhunt continues for a suspect accused in a triple killing in western NSW, with warnings to the community. Authorities urge caution during a heatwave and warn against aiding the suspect. On a brighter note, two Australian pairs have reached the Australian Open doubles finals.