Afternoon Update: Alan Jones trial hears cash, car and kissing allegations; Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling firms gave him cocaine; and Indigenous leaders focus on future

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.Good afternoon.The high-profile trial of former broadcaster Alan Jones, where he is accused of indecent assault and sexual touching, began today. Jones, 85, is facing 22 charges and has pleaded not guilty.Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling companies supplied him with cocaine and alcoholLiberal powerbrokers left phones in car to avoid tracing before discussing corruption probe, Icac hearsRalph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former stafferEVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisisNew Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’Socceroos on the move: Herrington headlines post-World Cup transfers Continue reading...