Consumer watchdog alleges Optus pressured vulnerable customers into sales

Last night, damaging wind gusts up to 100km/h north of Brisbane caused trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off homes, with one occupant sleeping through the destruction. About 300,000 homes and businesses in Queensland, along with 13,000 in New South Wales, are without power due to ongoing thunderstorms and tree damage. Emergency warnings have been issued, with hundreds of schools closed and residents in certain areas advised to take caution due to flooding...

James Safechuck revealed that he felt a part of himself died after allegedly being abused by Michael Jackson from age 10 to his early teens, leading to self-hatred and drug use to numb the pain. Becoming a parent made him realize the absurdity of the abuse, and since sharing his story in the documentary 'Leaving Neverland', he has developed a better understanding of the abuse's severity and manipulation, finding the abuse of power more horrifying...

Syrian authorities are facing an insurgency by Assad's Alawite sect, resulting in over 1000 deaths and a major challenge to the new government in Damascus. Revenge killings of Alawites by Sunni Muslim gunmen have led to widespread violence, looting, and destruction in Alawite villages. The international community is urged to protect Syrian Alawites fleeing to Lebanon for safety due to the escalating conflict. Full Article

Madison de Rozario, an Australian wheelchair racer and Paralympian, had a life-altering moment when she was rushed to the hospital with a blood clot before the 2014 Commonwealth Games. This experience made her realize her deep love for the sport despite feeling trapped by it. De Rozario's early success as a Paralympian led to her shaping her identity around the sport, but she ultimately found a new perspective and appreciation for it after facing a...

About 315,000 homes and businesses in south-east Queensland are without power due to ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, with Brisbane north and central areas most affected. Energex crews restored power to 70,000 customers but are now responding to an additional 100,000 impacted. Restoration times vary, with some areas facing prolonged outages, requiring residents to be prepared for potential days without power. Full Article

Spanish star Sergio Garcia and American Peter Uihlein both shot six-under par rounds of 64 to tie with Paul Casey for first place at 11 under after the second round at LIV Golf Hong Kong. Uihlein's round included one eagle, eight birdies, and four bogeys, while Garcia and Casey had bogey-free rounds with six and four birdies respectively. Mito Pereira also impressed with a hole-in-one during his 64 to join Phil Mickelson and Sebastian Munoz...