Protesters marching against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's controversial visit to Australia have been urged to move their rally route or face arrest.
A Queensland man accused of preying on hundreds of children using fake profiles online will remain in custody after being charged with more than 600 offences.
There's been a final twist in the saga of notorious crime figure Tony Mokbel with his outstanding drug conviction charge withdrawn after a lengthy court battle.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has told MPs government spending is pushing up inflation. Westpac is now forecasting a May rate hike, after Ms Bullock warned of another interest rate rise.
Prosecutors withdrew the remaining drug charge against underworld figure Tony Mokbel after "careful consideration" of public interest and retrial prospects.