What happened Friday 24 November, 2023
With that, we’ll wrap up our live coverage of the day’s news.
Here’s a summary of the day’s key developments:
Bruce Lehrmann has denied he was trying to get Brittany Higgins drunk on the night she claims he raped her in Parliament House during an after-hours visit, the court in his defamation trial has heard.
A truce in Israel-Gaza began a short time ago. As the Guardian’s live blog reports, around 40 minutes into the truce it’s difficult to say whether it’s holding. You can read more here. Meanwhile, students in Sydney have rallied in support of Palestine.
Australian banks have buckled under pressure and will do more to fight scams by introducing technology that will block customers from transferring money to some fraudulent accounts.
Ex-NSW Labor MP who lured boys for sex with drugs and money sentenced to further 20 years in prison
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Brisbane’s Gabba to be demolished in 2025
The Gabba will be demolished in 2025 ahead of a rebuild that will see it become the centrepiece of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics as part of a $2.7bn project.
Queensland’s deputy premier, Steven Miles, on Friday unveiled the state’s vision for the surrounding precinct, which could be rebranded East Bank, after accepting a project validation report for the iconic stadium.
Demolition work is set to start after the Ashes Test in 2025, 130 years after the Brisbane sporting venue was first established.
Three new pedestrian bridges will be constructed over adjoining roads as part of Queensland’s biggest urban renewal since 1988’s Expo, with retail, dining, housing and open space to also feature.
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