'ISIS bride' to live 'peaceful existence' if granted bail, court hears
By Jesse Thompson

After being charged with four slavery-related offences, Kawsar Ahmad is seeking bail in a multi-day hearing before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-22/isis-bride-kawsar-ahmad-bail-hearing/106826646

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Eviction notice for elderly Melbourne renter ruled invalid
By Jesse Thompson

HousingFirst has lost its bid to repossess the inner-east Melbourne property of an elderly tenant who disputed the validity of a rental increase.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-18/eviction-notice-for-elderly-glenloch-renter-struck-out/106814800

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