#9News can exclusively reveal the contents of Ken Lay's long-awaited report on a safe injecting room for Melbourne's CBD.

The former police chief delivered his findings to the state government almost a year ago but until now, they've been kept secret. Laura Turner

A serial activist, who delayed thousands of commuters by blocking the West Gate Bridge, has been thrown back behind bars after having her sentence increased on appeal. Carrie Greenbank #9News

Dozens of climate rebels have been dragged away after staging a sit-in in the heart of Melbourne.

They blocked the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets ending days of city disruptions. Carrie Greenbank #9News

A #9News Freedom of Information investigation has uncovered the alarming rate of violence on our public transport network.

The secret government documents reveal at least one commuter, and one staff member are being assaulted every day. Carrie Greenbank

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer. Buckingham Palace says it was picked up during his treatment for enlarged prostate. The Palace says it’s not prostate cancer and the King remains wholly positive about his treatment, which has commenced. 9News Australia The Today Show

King Charles diagnosed with cancer and will postpone public-facing duties while undergoing treatment, Buckingham Palace says bbc.in/3w5G2g6

A statement from Kensington Palace

This morning an electronic billboard on my way to work is displaying this Putin quote: “Russia’s borders do not end anywhere.”

UK High Court judge rules Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers… and there was 'extensive' phone hacking by MGN from 2006 to 2011. 9News Australia

'There is nowhere safe. This place is not safe. Under that table is not safe. Children in that hospital are not safe.' - UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder, speaking to UN News from Rafah in southern Gaza 🎙️⤵️

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Israel's bombing of Gaza has intensified, especially in the north, where many civilians remain trapped and unable to escape.

Tonight, DFAT is trying to help a group of Australians and their families flee the region. Carrie Greenbank #9News

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is expected to break his silence tomorrow

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has announced that 20 Australians are safely in Egypt tonight after escaping Gaza through the Rafah Crossing after an agonising 25 days of constant fear. Carrie Greenbank #9News

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Communication has been restored to Gaza – revealing to the world the extent of the damage of the ‘second phase’ of the conflict.

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Video activity of the IDF Ground Forces in Gaza.

The table set for those kidnapped by Hamas fighters on Oct 7, families desperate their plight isn’t forgotten. Israel’s military has revised the number of Hamas hostages up to 224. 9News Australia

There’s been a steady barrage of Israeli artillery fire and a couple of air strikes into northern Gaza in the few hours that we’ve been based here in Sderot. Smoke billowing over Gaza right now. 9News Australia

'Each person had a guard watching him or her. They took care of all the needs. They talked about all kinds of things, they were very friendly.'

Yocheved Lifshitz details what it was like while being held hostage by Hamas.

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📢 We facilitated the release of 2 more hostages, transporting them out of #Gaza this evening.

Our role as a neutral intermediary makes this work possible & we are ready to facilitate any future release.

We hope that they will soon be back with their loved ones.