The Daily Briefing

A Townsville man has been sentenced to 12 years' jail for predatory offences against minors, following a court ruling on his 'sinister' motivations.

A former South Australian Uber driver receives a 12-month prison sentence for the indecent assault of a passenger, raising fresh concerns over rideshare safety.

North Queensland grazier Darryl Valroy Young found guilty of the 2022 Bogie triple tragedy. Read the full report on the jury's verdict and the impact on the local community.

ASIC admits a lack of visibility into 551 misconduct complaints involving Big Four firms KPMG, PwC, EY, and Deloitte during a parliamentary inquiry.

Premier Roger Cook backs a high-stakes merger between WA's last coal miners to secure energy stability ahead of the 2030 exit from state-owned coal assets.

Retirees face heartbreaking financial ruin following the collapse of Bella Modular. We investigate the liquidation process and the slim hopes for creditor recovery.

Miraculous rescue in Nepal as two workers survive nine days trapped in a flooded tunnel, while hundreds remain missing in a deepening humanitarian crisis.

UN experts warn of a record-breaking El Niño event intensifying through 2027, threatening global climates and Australian weather stability.

Papua New Guinea authorities are hunting a sophisticated gang after a multimillion-dollar gold heist targeted a secure security convoy.

The federal government halts enrolments in a graduate diploma program to stop non-genuine international students from exploiting visa loopholes and 'course hopping.'

Teachers' unions hit back at the National Party's 'anti-boy' ideology claims, calling the remarks a malevolent mischaracterisation of Australian schools.

PM Anthony Albanese faces scrutiny in Fiji as a sobering UN report warns of climate targets slipping away amid a lack of international attendance at regional talks.

Physicists may have just glimpsed the invisible. Explore how a single flash of energy is rewriting our understanding of dark matter and the universe's deepest secrets.

A shocking privacy breach as an Australian buyer discovers candid footage of Chinese factory workers on a new pair of camera glasses.

A shocking privacy breach reveals factory footage on new camera glasses, raising urgent questions about global supply chain security and digital surveillance.

Football legend Lionel Messi retires from international duty with Argentina following a personal tragedy. Explore the impact of this historic departure on the global game.

Alex de Minaur faces a strategic path at the US Open after drawing a qualifier. We analyse the Australian star's chances of reaching a third consecutive quarter-final in New York.

Live coverage of the 2026 AFL Awards: Nick Daicos claims early honours as the league prepares to unveil the All-Australian team and the season's MVP.