A-League star on trial accused of raping 21-year-old woman

ASIC's review of the superannuation industry found that in over 75% of death benefit claims, delays were caused by processing issues within the control of super funds. Poor customer service was prevalent among the 10 trustees reviewed, with excessive delays and instances of dismissive behavior reported. ASIC made 34 recommendations to improve customer service, response times, monitoring, claims processes, staff training, and accessibility for First Nations claimants. Full Article

Jarome Luai will miss Wests Tigers' crucial game against Brisbane due to a high tackle charge, potentially opening the door for Latu Fainu to step in. The Tigers' loss to the Warriors denied them a chance at three straight wins, with Alex Seyfarth avoiding suspension for his own high tackle incident. Luai could return for the following game against Newcastle if he accepts an early guilty plea. Full Article

An executive at US Bank, Terry Dolan, is believed to have been killed in a small plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday. The aircraft, registered to Dolan, crashed into a home, resulting in no survivors from the plane and the house being a total loss. The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash, with preliminary findings expected in two weeks. Full Article

US President Donald Trump has hinted at serving more than two terms, potentially beyond 2029, despite constitutional restrictions. He mentioned potential methods to achieve this, although experts note the difficulty in changing the constitution. Trump's approval ratings have been disputed, with claims of high popularity, and he has joked about serving longer terms in the past. Full Article

A bus crashed into a couple's home on Guildford Road, Guildford, in Sydney's West, causing damage to walls and the roof. The homeowners, Tony and Jamal Mannah, narrowly escaped harm, with Jamal having been in bed just minutes before the crash. Despite their home being unlivable, the Mannahs are grateful to be safe and uninjured, with the bus driver also escaping serious injury and passing a breath test. Full Article

Supermarket giant Coles recalled over a dozen spinach products due to STEC bacterial contamination concerns, causing gastroenteritis. Woolworths, Aldi, and IGA also issued recalls for various pre-packaged spinach, stir fry, and salad mixes. Customers can return the affected products for a refund. Full Article