Stories from Australia

Two Victorian women, aged 53 and 31, appeared in a New South Wales local court following their arrival at Melbourne Airport last night. The women face charges related to crimes against humanity allegedly committed in Syria. Counsel for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions noted that the defense is also seeking an urgent psychologist's report today. A release application for a Ms. Safar is also expected to be heard this afternoon. The source confirmed this development. Three women have been charged in connection with Islamic State fighters landing in Australia. No specific details regarding the location of the landing or the identities of the women were provided in the transcript.

A Skymark training flight crashed in Australia, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The exact location of the crash and the identities of the victims were not immediately released. An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

Skymark has announced a fatal training accident involving a trainee in Australia.

Playwright and librettist David Malouf died last week at the age of 92. The broadcaster noted that many other writers have been discussing his signature style this week.

Cyclone Narelle has worsened existing shortages in an isolated town, according to local licensee Mark Lucas. The storm caused damage, including ripping the roof off a resident's home.

Police arrested three women linked to former ISIS fighters after they arrived in Australia. Two women, aged 53 and 31, were arrested in Melbourne and charged with crimes against humanity, including enslavement. In Sydney, 32-year-old Nay Safar was taken into custody and charged with entering and remaining in the country after failing to declare her arrival. The group, which included children, arrived in Australia on Thursday night. The women were reportedly taken in a white minivan to begin new lives in the city. The Australian government stated that any children involved will stay with family and undergo reintegration programs. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential radicalization of children exposed to extreme views in the camp. Two women with alleged links to Islamic State were arrested at Melbourne Airport last night.

Airbus Helicopters and Australian health-technology firm Lindo signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop cabin disinfection for Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). The partnership aims to pioneer new disinfection technologies for medical aviation.

Koby Evans, a player for the Brisbane Lions, has been banned for four games. The disciplinary action follows a finding of conduct unbecoming after using a homophobic slur.

A six-week-old baby has been flown to a hospital in Darwin following reports of suspicious head injuries. The infant had been allowed to remain with its family in a remote Aboriginal community despite previous welfare concerns being raised.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is planning to roll out a business tax relief proposal. The plan would allow companies to reduce their tax retrospectively. This move aims to lift productivity growth and prevent an investment crash forecast by the Reserve Bank earlier this week.