Luxury brands are withdrawing from David Jones following the department store's collapse, according to The Age's national news coverage on Friday. The same report says comedian Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault.
The Age's live coverage did not give further detail on the David Jones situation in the material available, including which brands are leaving or the terms of the collapse.
On the Brand case, The Guardian reports he now faces what it describes as a "significant" prison term for rape and sexual assault. ABC News in Australia carried a similar account of the guilty verdict and the expected sentence. News.com.au reported that police released footage connected to the case, describing it as chilling. The Australian Financial Review framed the conviction as raising questions about power held by celebrities.
The Age's summary did not include the court, the date of the verdict or the specific charges beyond rape and sexual assault, and those details are not reported here.
Two unrelated stories dominated Australia's national coverage on the same day: the unwinding of a major department store's luxury partnerships and a high-profile criminal conviction.
What to watch next: whether David Jones or its administrators comment on the departures, and when Brand's sentencing is scheduled.
