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The ICAC has heard that former Toplace lawyer Sharangan Maheswaran provided a private investigator with a brief naming David Elliott as its principal target and containing information about the former minister’s family and staff. The material also listed details about Elliott’s sons, his wife, his chief of staff and several Hills Shire councillors, the inquiry was told. Maheswaran is due to continue giving evidence for the rest of the week. He said property developer Jean Nassif was considering defamation action against a person who had made negative comments about his developments. Maheswaran told the commission Nassif wanted to establish whether…

Justin Bieber was spotted performing at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles on Tuesday, 22 September, joining fellow musicians for an impromptu session as surprised visitors filmed the scene on their phones. The pop star was seen playing at the park and greeting young fans, according to footage shared on TikTok by user @SONYGT502. The brief appearance drew attention from passers-by who recognised the singer and began recording. Bieber is reported to have performed several songs that have not been officially released, including “SPEED DEMON”, “ALL I CAN TAKE” and “Yukon”. It remains unclear why he visited MacArthur Park or whether…

Artist Badiucao and journalist Melissa Chan have released You Must Take Part in Revolution, a graphic novel set in a dystopian future where the United States and China are at war. The work combines political conflict with a speculative vision of a world reshaped by tensions between the two powers.

A film producer has told a court that a “bath incident” involving Rebel Wilson’s lead actor was used to blackmail her, insisting she had done nothing wrong. The producer said the incident had been “weaponised” against her. Her evidence centred on the claim that what happened in the bath was a medical emergency. The allegations were made during court proceedings involving the film producer and the actor.

Charlies Foundation for Research is seeking to raise $100,000 in 24 hours to fund patient-care projects at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park hospitals in Perth. The foundation’s annual Giving Day on Wednesday will support seven initiatives developed by hospital teams working in cancer care, transplant research, emergency and intensive care, and Osborne Park Hospital’s ward four. Foundation chief executive Vicki Rasmussen said the projects focused on practical improvements that could have a significant effect on patients and their families during treatment and recovery. “Giving Day gives our community the opportunity to directly support projects that hospital teams know will…

A manhunt is under way after a 28-year-old man escaped unharmed when a gunman allegedly opened fire outside his home in Greenvale, Melbourne. The man had just returned from work and was walking towards his home in Galileo Place at about 5.50pm on Tuesday when a dark-coloured car approached. Security footage appears to show a passenger leaving the vehicle and running towards him before firing several shots. The man can then be seen dodging the gunfire and running to safety. A neighbour went outside after the shooting and warned other residents to remain indoors as the gunman fled. Police believe…

Family lawyers for Arizona State University hockey player Matthew Mayich have criticised the university’s account of the training session during which the 21-year-old collapsed and suffered a life-threatening medical emergency. Arizona State’s initial review, released on Monday, sets out a timeline of the August 20 workout but does not identify anyone as responsible. Instead, it recommends creating an external advisory panel to review outdoor training, emergency responses and the use of outside consultants. ([newsroom.asu.edu](https://newsroom.asu.edu/statements/hockey)) Leonard Aragon, one of Mayich’s lawyers, said the proposal failed to address whether existing safety rules had been followed. He described the recommendations as “an absurdity”,…

Thousands of supporters turned out for Fremantle’s final home training session before Saturday’s grand final, with captain Alex Pearce’s late appearance providing relief after he was initially absent from the main group. The Dockers’ open session at the Cockburn ARC became a major event for fans, who lined the sidelines and erupted when the players arrived. Media attention, meanwhile, focused on whether any of Fremantle’s key players were carrying injuries or soreness before the match against Brisbane at the MCG. Pearce, known to supporters as “Moose”, was not among the first group to run out. He later appeared to a…

Arizona State University has launched a review of outdoor training practices after hockey player Matthew Mayich was hospitalised when he collapsed during a team workout on 20 August. Mayich fell shortly before 8.30am at Sun Angel Stadium on the university’s Tempe campus, during the first day of a planned three-day team-building event. He was initially responsive, but his condition deteriorated before emergency medical services arrived. ASU said the workout took place between about 7am and 8.30am, with temperatures ranging from 86F to 89F (30C to 32C) and humidity between 46 and 51 per cent. The session included calisthenics, bodyweight exercises…

Thousands of Fremantle supporters turned out for the Dockers’ final home training session before Saturday’s AFL grand final, with captain Alex Pearce’s late arrival providing an early moment of tension at the Cockburn ARC. The crowd roared as the players emerged, while media watched closely for any signs of injury or soreness ahead of the meeting with Brisbane at the MCG. Pearce was initially absent from the main group, prompting concern among those watching. He later appeared to a loud chorus of “Moose”, drawing visible relief from the crowd. The Fremantle captain did not join several of the early running…