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Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted bail by Local Court Judge Greg Grogin in Sydney after being charged with five counts of war crime murder. The 47-year-old former SAS corporal was released from Silverwater Correctional Complex on Friday, April 17, 2026, following a hearing where the court acknowledged the exceptional circumstances of the case, noting that the trial could take years to resolve. Bail conditions imposed on Roberts-Smith include: Forfeiting his passport and reporting to police three times a week. Granting authorities access to his electronic devices. A strict travel restriction preventing him from leaving Queensland except for legal or medical reasons. A $250,000 bond (surety) provided by his father, former judge Len Roberts-Smith, which would be forfeited if conditions are breached. The judge ruled that these stringent conditions would mitigate risks regarding flight or witness interference, despite opposition from Crown prosecutors who argued the charges were gravely serious and that there was evidence suggesting Roberts-Smith had attempted to move overseas. While Roberts-Smith denies the allegations, the criminal case follows a 2023 defamation trial where a judge found the accusations of murder were substantially true.

My son has been on holiday in Thailand with mates for 10 days. He was due to fly home tonight, arriving sometime in the morning. He texted to say his flight had been cancelled. I'm assuming it was a fuel situation. Another text a few minutes ago to say he had been moved to another flight arriving 12 am Sunday. Fingers crossed.

The refinery is 70 years old. They say it was an equipment failure that caused it.

Here is Jon Stewart, The Daily Show, sending up Trump, first on his attack on the Pope, then he spots the likeness to himself in the 'patient' being healed by Trump appearing as Jesus in an AI picture, and Trump's weak explanation of the picture. You can disregard the rest of the video, or watch it if you you like.

I went out this evening to get some extra petrol before the effect of the Geelong refinery fire is felt. 91 octane at the local BP and the 7-Eleven was at 211.9/l.

One of PHON's seats has been thrown into doubt. https://au.yahoo.com/news/absent-votes-cast-doubt-over-015650889.html

The decision to build lots of multi storey residential units will put a strain on things - not a lot of rooftop space to handle 10 to 15 levels of home units.

Midsomer.

Gina Rinehart has suffered a legal blow, with a court ruling the family of her father's former business partner has the rights to royalties from her Hope Downs mine in WA's Pilbara. Justice Jennifer Smith found both Mrs Rinehart's company Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto were jointly liable for the royalties payments to Peter Wright's family's company, Wright Prospecting. But Justice Smith dismissed claims from Wright Prospecting and two of Mrs Rinehart's children that they owned part of Hancock Prospecting's share of the Hope Downs mine. Justice Jennifer Smith dismissed all claims, including by Mrs Rinehart's children and Mr Wright's descendants, to an ownership share in the Hope Downs iron ore mines and tenements, currently operated as a joint venture between Mrs Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto. Justice Smith found both Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto were jointly liable for the royalties payments to Mr Wright's family's company, Wright Prospecting. ABC News.

This one has been seen before, but worth a rerun.

I was going through some old images on a hard drive, and on today of all days, I came across this.

Vance should be known as Kiss of Death Vance. This week, JD Vance had two jobs: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice president. Then there was his visit with Pope Francis, who died a few days later. And he's the default President if Chump carks it?

It's all Litespeed's fault. He mentioned Abbott on page one, and that was enough to send Nev into his usual rants. DO NOT mention anything other than Ukraine reports in this thread. If you must, start a new topic.

I didn't realise Kharg Island (red pin) was almost 850 km from the Strait of Hormuz.

And they pronounce potato cakes as fritters. Don't mention scallops, they're seafood.

Had some incredible luck today. In my previous post (last post previous page) I said that the appointment with the ENT specialist was on July 3. I decided to take the letter of referral and test results to his office this afternoon. The receptionist was serving another patient and said "Take a seat in the waiting room. I'll be with you in a minute and get some details." There was another patient in the waiting room. His door opened and she was called in. She was out again in 5 minutes. The receptionist came around and said "His next patient is not here yet, you can have a word with him now if you like." I went in and explained my situation. He checked my ears, looked at the test graphs and told me a few things to do before my scheduled appointment. Then the receptionist collected information like my pension number, medicare number etc., and said she would organise a pre-cochlear test. So effectively, moved things up 3 months. She said "Don't tell your GP. Nobody gets to see him on day 1."

Does that include Barron?

The Devil speaks.

OK. One of the most common silent letters is G when combined with N. Examples : GNAW, GNAT, GNOME. Crossword Clue Helper lists 121 GN,, words. But that's not the biggest list. Merriam-Webster Scrabble lists: Words That Start With KN: 233 Words | Scrabble® Word Finder Words that start with KN: knap, knar, knee, knew, knit, knob, knop, knot, know, knur, etc. Merriam-Webster Dictionary lists 387 words that start with KN Knife, kneel, kneeling. knack. knackers, knackery, knead, knowledge, to name a few.

This is probably BS, haven't heard it reported anywhere else, but thought you might be interested anbout what's on the net. https://nflinsight360.com/posts/anthony-albanese-has-jυst-set-the-iпterпet-oп-fire-aпd-washiпgtoп-is-shakiпg-suhao-suhao/

Rang up today to make an appointment with the Ear Nose and Throat specialist regarding the Cochlear Implant. First available, 3rd July.