There have been 25 top news stories today from Australia. A Melbourne driver who misled police about her Tesla’s autopilot feature has been sentenced to jail while an Australian supermarket chain implements tracking devices onto meat trays to combat theft.

Bruce Lehrmann will learn today the amount owed following the loss of his defamation suit against Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten. Follow live!

ANZ’s shock move

ANZ Bank has shocked Australians by temporarily suspending cash withdrawals and deposits at some branches, purportedly as a response to declining transactions; critics speculate it might be part of an effort toward cash elimination altogether.

While ANZ’s decision to stop offering cash withdrawals will undoubtedly hit some customers hard, RateCity has found that more banks are reducing savings rates rather than raising them, making saving difficult for Australians.

Taylor Swift’s European tour

Swifties have expressed immense anticipation over her Eras tour’s European leg. Swifties are looking for clues in her tell-all lyrics that may hint at former relationships that Swift has experienced and is exploring through song lyrics for information about those.

Baby Reindeer star, alleged real-life stalker from hit Netflix show has come forward in an explosive interview to criticise creator Elon Musk’s social media platform X for publishing posts depicting an Australian bishop being stabbed, saying this constitutes public discussion.

Waleed Aly has engaged in an extended debate over calls for a rent freeze on The Project, inciting viewers to calculate what savings tenants might achieve from such measures. 9News crunched the numbers to show their potential savings potential.

ANZ’s cost of living crisis

Australian and New Zealand inflation has hit its three-decade peak, leaving many shift workers struggling to pay for daily necessities such as groceries. According to research by ANZ, many shift workers face difficulty meeting this expense.

In a new survey conducted by Deputy, over one quarter of shift workers are experiencing difficulties meeting their living expenses despite wages increasing faster than inflation.

Despite rising concerns about affordability, mortgages continue to get larger. The average owner-occupier loan has hit its highest level since 2021.

Highline Caravans going bust

Campbellfield custom caravan builder Highline Caravans has called in liquidators from Wild Apricot Corporate Insolvency & Advisory Services with Altan Djenab serving as their liquidator.

This week on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Melbourne father, Chris Jones shared his heartbreaking account of his family home robbery on The Kyle and Jackie O Show.

Agent and auctioneer known for his appearances on The Block has stated that some colleagues are acting similarly to bankers prior to the global financial crisis. You can watch live now.

An Australian bikie’s rape charges have been dropped

Troy Mercanti, 56-years old and senior member of Perth motorcycle gang Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, had been charged with sexual penetration without consent last week following an alleged incident at his mother’s Karrinyup residence. But today his accuser decided to drop her claim against him, leading to his charges being dismissed without prejudice.

Director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold decided to drop the case because medical evidence indicated a trial could pose an unacceptable life-threatning risk for former government staffer Brittany Higgins who alleges she was sexually abused in her Parliament House office by one of her colleagues.

A local practice’s eye-watering job offer

As they mark two years since Finlay went missing in Perth, his parents are hoping for some form of closure as they mark two years since his disappearance. They would like to hear from anyone who might help identify any bodies found on beaches in search for him.

Wil Powell of the Gold Coast Suns could face action from the AFL for using homophobic language in an incident at training last month, while a woman who falsely reported her Tesla’s autopilot feature hitting a pedestrian is to pay costs judgment against her.

Australian company puts unprecedented focus on transparency in their workplace environment – but is this strategy effective?

The High Court’s landmark ruling

Australia’s High Court has upheld Australia’s Constitution’s provision that dual citizens cannot serve in parliament. The ruling came following an extended legal battle and is considered to be landmark ruling.

Cried out with joy as an NRL star George Burgess was vindicated from any sexually touching a woman without their consent, while Bruce Lehrmann will learn today how much money he owes Lisa Wilkinson and Network 10 after losing their defamation case.

Footy legends have given their backing to an AFL bid that would see a famous nursery become its 19th team. Meanwhile, one supermarket chain is installing trackers on meat trays to prevent theft due to a cost-of-living crisis.