Overview
- Kate McClymont gave sworn evidence on Tuesday alleging indecent assaults by Alan Jones and saying she did not offer payments to complainants for stories.
- The testimony adds fresh, directly reported claims to the ongoing defamation proceedings against Jones and will form part of the trial record.
- Point Of Law won the 2026 Melbourne Cup, a result that drew extra attention because the horse was previously owned by King Charles.
- Household finances are under strain after a string of Reserve Bank of Australia rate rises this year, and consumer pieces published the same day offered practical money‑saving tips for families who have already cut spending.
- Separate brief reports flagged an Asian Cup postponement tied to a Saudi Arabia conflict and an alleged attack on a One Nation volunteer in Victoria, though both items were shown with limited detail.