1. Chris Dawson found guilty of murdering wife in case that has captured the nation

The infamous ‘Teacher’s Pet’ case (commonly referred to following the investigative podcast series of the same name) involving ex-rugby league player Chris Dawson has been resolved 40 years later, with Dawson found guilty of murdering his wife Lynette in 1982.The verdict from Justice Harrison was that of a strong conviction despite the lack of concrete evidence. Justice Harrison said he found Dawson asked a family member to take his two children to the beach on January 9, 1982.

That was so he could "return home alone, having already killed his wife".
Justice Harrison said no one had ever known what Dawson did on the night of January 9, 1982 or the following morning, because Dawson was alone.

"The evidence does not reveal how Mr Dawson killed Lynette Dawson," he said.
"It does not reveal if he did so with the assistance of anyone else or by himself.
"It does not reveal where, or when he did so. Nor does it reveal where Lynette Dawson's body is now."
Justice Harrison said the case against Dawson, 74, was wholly circumstantial - but he had been convinced.
"The circumstantial evidence in this case, considered as a whole, is persuasive and compelling.
"None of the circumstances considered alone can establish Mr Dawson's guilt.
"When regard is had to their combined force, I am left in no doubt.
"I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Lynette Dawson died on or about 8 January, 1982, as a result of a conscious and voluntary act committed by Mr Dawson with the intention of causing her death.
"Christopher Michael Dawson on the charge of that on or about 8 January, 1982, at Bayview or elsewhere in the state of New South Wales, you did murder Lynette Dawson, I find you guilty." (ABC)

2. Electric Vehicle surge mired by continued supply chain issues and fuel efficiency standards
The rise in popularity and governmental push for Australia to transition to EVs is all well and good, but wait-times for deliveries are still being delayed by months.  

But that’s not the only issue facing EVs in Australia. Electric Vehicle Association of Australia chief executive Behyad Jafari said the wait for EVs has been “exacerbated by Australia not having fuel efficiency standards, which meant EV carmakers prioritised other key markets,” the AFR reports.

3. Tributes flow for Australian agri-business millionaire after plane crash casualty
The three people who died in a light plane crash in the Somerset region, west of Brisbane, on Monday have been identified as millionaire businessman (founder of Packhorse) Tom Strachan, his son Noah and pilot Garry Liehm.

The successful agri-business mogul, 48, his 20-year-old son and the 63-year-old Gold Coastpilot were all killed when the plane came down in dense bushland near Fernvale.

Packhorse chairman Tim Samway released a statement on the loss: "We are just devastated by the loss of Tom and his son Noah, along with our pilot Garry. We're a very close family at Packhorse and this is a huge loss," he said.

Mr Samway said Tom Strachan was both a business associate and a close friend.
"Tom was an inspiring entrepreneur, he was extremely generous, everybody he met loved him," he said.

4. Crypto.com, which uses Matt Damon in its ads, mistakenly transferred over $10 million
One of Australia's highest profile crypto platforms accidentally transferred almost $10.5 million to a woman instead of a $100 refund - and took 7 months to realise the error in a company audit just before last Christmas.

Crypto.com launched legal action against Thevamanogari Manivel and her sister Thilagavathy Gangadory after taking seven months to realise its mistake.

The error happened when the company attempted to give Ms Manivel a $100 refund in May 2021, but entered an account number in the payment section of the transfer.

Thevamanogari Manivel reportedly bought a luxury house in the Melbourne suburb of Craigieburn and transferred a significant amount overseas.

The company subsequently took legal action in the Supreme Court against Ms Gangadory seeking to get back the cost of the house plus 10 per cent interest. Judge James Dudley Elliott ordered Ms Gangadory pay Crypto.com $1.35million, interest of $27,369 and costs, and that the Craigieburn house be sold.

5. ASX overnight update
ASX futures down 61 points or 0.88 per cent to 6857 near 6.30am AEST

On Wall St: Dow -1% S&P 500 -1.1% Nasdaq -1.1%

AUD -0.7% to 68.57 US cents

In Europe: Stoxx 50 -0.2% FTSE -0.9% CAC -0.2% DAX +0.5%

10-year yield: US 3.12% Australia 3.60% Germany 1.50%