17 August 2026

The Snoop: One Nation's undercover agent unmasked, News Corp's bush advertorials and more - Crikey

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Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Complainant C said he and a friend went for a drink in Jones’s room when they were visiting Melbourne for a sporting event and they knew it was “nice” because it was Packer’s personal suite.

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Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears

Australia

17 August 2026

Ralph Carr in ‘living hell’ after being convicted of rape, Victorian court hears

Lawyer for the entertainment industry and AFL figure says his career is ‘destroyed’ following conviction Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Carr was convicted of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault after a trial in the county court of Victoria last month.

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New Zealand

17 August 2026

Live: PM and infrastructure minister speak to media at post-Cabinet conference

The work would be carried out by an independent "senior responsible officer" completed some time in 2027.

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New Zealand

17 August 2026

Ngāi Tahu to take pest management, commercial farming seriously at Molesworth Station

Ngāi Tahu says it will take pest management and commercial farming very seriously when it anticipates taking over the lease of the country's largest farm next year.

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