The world’s most senior Catholic to be found guilty of concealing child sex abuse was today called a liar and remorseless, inside a Newcastle court. Outside, abuse survivors strengthened calls for Archbishop Philip Wilson to resign – and go to jail.

Passengers on a Qantas flight to Port Macquarie have been shaken by a lightning strike, which forced the plane to turn back to Sydney. The bolt struck near the Central Coast with the pilot telling those onboard the weather was like nothing he’d seen for months.

Lawyers for the Adelaide’s Catholic Archbishop, Philip Wilson have argued he should be spared a prison sentence, because of his failing health. The 67-year-old will be sentenced next month for concealing child sexual abuse.

State of Origin preparations are underway in Sydney, with New South Wales holding their first training session of the week.

It was the day last October when chaos came to the main street of Singleton, in the form of a stolen truck that ploughed into several cars and two buildings, leaving eight people injured. Now footage has emerged showing the full, frightening impact of the crash, and the arrest of the driver.

Incredible new video has captured the moment a ute launched into the air, landing on top of three cars at traffic lights north of Brisbane. The dashcam is both breath-taking and confronting – depicting just how lucky it is, that everyone escaped with their lives.

Updating #NBNNews The Liberal party gathers for its Federal Council meeting – rallying troops ahead of three upcoming elections. A shake-up for the electricity market with a free service to help households find the cheapest deal. Donald Trump’s ex campaign manager sent to jail amid new charges in the Russia meddling investigation. Stephen Hawking farewelled at a memorial service in London. And the socceroos prepare for their opening World Cup match.

Vladimir Putin welcomed the world to Russia, while Robbie Williams gave the world the finger as sport’s biggest show began in Moscow. For the next month, 32 teams – including the Socceroos – will battle it out to be crowned champions.

Sergeant Geoffrey Richardson lost his life while trying to help fellow officers, involved in a pursuit in the Hunter Valley. Today the start of an inquest into his death heard he was on his way to deploy road spikes, but never made it.

Hope is on the horizon for the almost four-million Australians suffering osteo-arthritis. A new trial is investigating whether a patient’s blood can help cure their symptoms.