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A lawyer representing two women involved in the Sydney Swans scandal says his clients intend to seek damages for "pain and suffering" following the incident.

ABC reporting suggests there's an allegation that one player touched a woman without her consent.

How has the scandal unfolded? 

The Australian Federal Police have charged a dual Russian-Australian citizen with foreign interference, accusing the man of attempting to send secrets to Russia.

It's alleged he infiltrated the Ukrainian military with ulterior motives.

It's the first time that someone has been charged since Australia introduced tougher foreign interference laws in 2018.

A Queensland council is hoping a trial of traffic lights equipped with artificial intelligence will help ease congestion.

In an Australian first Moreton Bay council north of Brisbane will install the AI powered light at one intersection.

Electric vehicles are no longer a niche choice in Australia.

More drivers than ever are swapping petrol for battery power, with recent data showing almost half of all new vehicles sold in the first half of the year were either electric or hybrid.

And for the first time, battery-electric vehicles edged ahead of petrol hybrids.

So, are we reaching a tipping point?

NSW Police have apologised "unreservedly" after the family of missing bushwalker Lily Hooper were mistakenly told she had been found alive.

The 18 year old's disappearance sparked an eight-day search in the New South Wales Southern Highlands.

Hopes were raised for a short time due to a miscommunication, but a body believed to be that of Ms Hooper was located in bushland. 

The British Royals who left their day jobs in the UK and embarked on a new life in the United States are going home.

Prince Harry and Meghan are set to arrive within two weeks, as Harry hopes to spend more time with his father, the King.

But reconciling a fractured relationship with his brother, William, the heir to the throne, might be a step too far. 

There's been widespread anger over Israel's decision not to pursue criminal charges against soldiers involved in the deaths of seven humanitarian workers, including Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she's outraged by the decision and she's expressed Australia's concerns directly with the Israeli ambassador.

So who was Zomi Frankcom and how was she killed?

Five Sydney Swans players remain suspended for the rest of the 2026 AFL season for breaching the club's behavioural standards.

Swans Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, Riley Bice and James Jordon are also linked to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations at East Melbourne's Pullman Hotel on Monday morning.

The players are yet to be formally interviewed or charged, and it is not suggested that any of them are being accused of sexual assault.

Australia's eSafety Commissioner will be able to take the gaming platform to court if it finds Roblox is not honouring its commitments to keep Australian children safe.

The court-enforceable undertaking is the latest example of eSafety using its enforcement powers against online platforms. 

Five Sydney Swans players have now been stood down for the rest of the season for breaching behavioural standards over their late night drinking and bringing women back to their hotel.

At the same time, an investigation by Victoria police continues into a report of sexual assault at the hotel where the Swans were staying.

It is not suggested that any of the banned players are being accused, and the club says none of them have been formally interviewed by police.