Hadley testifies at Jones trial as 22 indecent assault charges aired

Ray Hadley testified for three days in the trial of Alan Jones, 85. Jones faces 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching without consent against six men, dating back to 2003.

Why it mattersHigh-profile criminal trials involving media figures draw scrutiny to workplace power dynamics and personal conduct. The evidence shapes public understanding of allegations against a prominent broadcaster.

AustraliaTwo of Australia's most recognisable radio personalities are at the centre of a major Sydney court case. The outcome affects the credibility and legacy of both figures in Australian broadcasting.

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Victoria's car thefts and break-ins surge far past every other state

Victoria's home break-ins nearly doubled NSW and Queensland combined, while Melbourne topped all other capitals in car thefts.

Why it mattersRising property crime drives up insurance premiums for all Victorians and signals a public safety problem the police alone cannot fix.