Good morning. Today, in an exclusive investigation, dozens of women come forward to accuse high-profile Melbourne talent manager (and now convicted rapist) Ralph Carr of “terrifying”, “creepy” and “intimidating” behaviour in the workplace.Plus, we hear about Australia’s $50,000 parent visa that leaves applicants in limbo facing mental anguish and financial hardships – and takes so long to process that some die while waiting.We meet traumatised locals on the frontline of the H5 bird flu in South Australia. And Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has issued its first construction contract for conflict-ravaged Gaza: a military base.AustraliaSydney surgical trainee Ji Tu with his parents and children. He says ‘we hope our children can grow up surrounded by their grandparents’
Family visas delay | Waits for visas to bring parents to Australia are so long that more than 1,500 applicants died before receiving their visa over a 21-month period to 31 March, data has revealed.
‘It’s just awful’ | It’s only been three weeks since H5 bird flu was detected on South Australia’s Limestone Coast and already encounters with sick or dead birds are becoming commonplace.
Analysis | Amid revelations that could damage the Liberals’ state election hopes, the New South Wales government has been releasing key documents on three contentious issues, Penry Buckley writes.
