The Daily Aus Headlines: Former Liberal MP on trial for child abuse
Mar 9, 2026
A high-profile politician faces mixed verdicts and a possible retrial over charges involving a 13-year-old. Markets tumble and oil spikes as US-Israel–Iran tensions escalate. A drive-by shooting is reported at a famous pop star’s Beverly Hills home. A Paralympic snowboarder wins silver despite a dislocated shoulder.
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Trial Leaves Some Charges Unresolved
- Former Liberal MP Rory Amon was acquitted of eight charges but jurors were hung on further rape and indecent assault charges, meaning a retrial is possible.
- Amon admitted one sexual meeting in 2017 and claimed he honestly believed the teen was over 16, shaping the disputed facts in court.
Markets Plunge Amid Middle East Escalation
- The ASX 200 plunged more than 4% as the US-Israeli war with Iran intensified, wiping out nearly $130 billion in market value.
- The drop put the index at its lowest since late November and matched the scale of the April 2025 4.2% plunge during Trump's trade war.
Shots Fired Into Rihanna's Home
- About 10 shots were fired from a vehicle into Rihanna's Beverly Hills home while she was reportedly inside, but no injuries were reported.
- A 30-year-old woman was detained in connection with the incident according to LA police and local reports.