In an industry brimming with rumours of dodgy operators, cotton grower John Norman was staking his claim as an honest broker. But while being publicly celebrated as a farming success story, he was secretly defrauding the taxpayer. 

Bradley Murdoch spent the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio. Those who knew him behind bars say he was a "lone wolf" and a master manipulator, who was uncooperative until the end.

The independent NSW MP has faced political pressure over media reports alleging emotional and physical abuse of his ex-partner Nathalie Matthews.

It comes hours after The Wall Street Journal reported on a 50th birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein that Donald Trump allegedly sent in 2003. 

The visit was a textbook case of China trying to portray itself as the steady and calm adult in the global room.

The Liberals, having been in power since 2014, are hoping to stave off Dean Winter and his Labor Party, which successfully ran a no-confidence motion against Premier Jeremy Rockliff in June.

Late-night talk show hosts rally around Stephen Colbert following the announcement that his show won't return after 2026, with US President Donald Trump writing on social media: "Kimmel is next."