Star Casino has entered a trading halt on the stock market ahead of the public release of a report about the suitability of the company to hold a gaming license in New South Wales.

Star Entertainment requested its shares be put on a trading halt on Monday morning following a report from The Australian which said the inquiry led by Adam Bell SC has recommended its gaming license in NSW be revoked, unless it undertakes compliance reform a number of compliance steps and overhaul its board.

The halt will end either on Wednesday or when the report is released. 

LIVE UPDATES: Surprise appearance from Queen's children

The Bell report was handed to the state government earlier this month but is yet to be publicly released.

In a statement this morning, Star Entertainment did not comment on its trading halt but said the report's release is imminent.

The Star Entertainment Group Limited notes media attention this morning on the yet-to-be-released report from the review of The Star Sydney undertaken by Mr Adam Bell SC in accordance with the Casino Control Act 1992," the statement said.

READ MORE: Man murdered in Brisbane gym ambush

"The Star has not received a copy of the report, is unaware of its contents, but understands the report will be released soon.

"The Star will make a further statement after the report is received.

The Bell inquiry was launched following a joint investigation by 60 Minutes and the Sydney Morning Herald and Age which alleged Star facilitated money laundering in its casinos

Christchurch photographer Diana Stewart has been identified as the fourth victim to have died in the Kaikōura boat tragedy.Five people died after a Fish Kaikōura charter boat with 11 people on board capsized off Goose…

A young man has been killed in a "disturbing and brazen" ambush after being dragged out of his car and stabbed in Brisbane.

The 23-year-old drove a white Mercedes into the car park of a Mansfield gym this afternoon when he was pursued by a black Audi and rammed by a Nissan Patrol, police said.

Five men piled out of the cars and smashed the driver's side window with a crow bar, chasing their victim as he tried to flee from the passenger door.

READ MORE: Jason Roberts served 8001 days behind bars, he won't serve another day more

"These males were extremely motivated to hunt this individual down," Queensland Police Detective Superintendent Andrew Massingham said today.

The 23-year-old was stabbed multiple times in the torso by one of the men before four got back in the Nissan Patrol and left.

A fifth fled on foot, police said.

"It is a disturbing act, it's a brazen act and it's a cowardly act," Massingham said.

A man was taken into custody a short distance away after being tracked by a police dog.

He is assisting police with their investigation.

The entire "brazen" attack was captured by security cameras.

"The CCTV is confronting and horrific," Massingham said.

First aid was given to the 23-year-old but he died at the scene.

He is yet to be identified.

Massingham said police were investigating possible bikie links to the attack.

"The motive is unknown," he said.

"We need to identify the victim to give us a starting point," he said. 

Police have found two backpacks in bins nearby, which are yet to be examined.

The Nissan Patrol involved has not yet been located.

Police have urged residents not to approach the car if they see it, and instead contact police. 

A woman has been allowed to change the surname of her three children after their father barely had anything to do with them for four years.The man, who lives overseas, was “difficult or impossible” to engage in guardianship decisions,…

Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air The University of Auckland has signalled a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, announcing the sponsorship of Aotearoa’s leading celebration of national kapa haka excellence, Te…

By Finlay Dunseath of RNZ With countries around the world dropping mask mandates as the pandemic appears to enter a new phase, questions remain about what we can learn from countries that have already left masks behind. Here’s…

Air New Zealand hopes to unmask the smiles of passengers on flights as it ditches mask mandates.The company revealed it will discontinue mask mandates for passengers and crew from tomorrow following the Government’s announcement…

A teen alleged to have been instrumental in the shooting of former Mongols bike Sam Abdulrahim has been denied bail.

Baby-faced 18-year-old Yasir Al Qassim is charged with the attempted murder of Mr Abdulrahim who was shot five times in the upper body on June 25 this year.

It's not alleged Al Qassim was one of the two offenders in the car that followed Abdulrahim from a burial in Fawkner shortly before the shooting, but that he was instrumental in its planning.

READ MORE: Man murdered in Brisbane gym ambush

EXPLAINER: The Aussies to get a four-day weekend for Queen's day of mourning

A car pulled on to the wrong side of the road while the former bikie was stopped in traffic and seven shots were fired into his driver side door.

Those people, identified only as offender one and offender two, tried to flee in the stolen car but crashed into another car and a fire hydrant.

Offender one carjacked another car at gunpoint and fled, while offender two hid in a bin behind a KCF before running away.

Al Qassim is alleged to have driven the two offenders to the stolen car used in the shooting, of meeting up with them afterwards and helping offender one access a passport.

READ MORE: Jason Roberts served 8001 days behind bars, he won't serve another day more

Both offenders one and two fled overseas in the days after the shooting.

Al Qassim was charged in late August.

Prosecutors said evidence against him included his DNA on a bullet cartridge found at the scene.

Magistrate Donna Bakos found there were many and significant reasons that amounted to exceptional circumstances for releasing Al Qassim on bail.

During the bail application last week Al Qassim's barrister Adam Chernok had given the magistrate a photo of the teen, who he described as "baby-faced" and likely vulnerable in adult prison.

"You can already hear the wolves circling from here," he said.

Bakos found his young age and lack of prior offending counted strongly in Al Qassim's favour in the bail application, but there were no conditions that could mitigate the real and significant risks to the community if he was released.

Prosecutor Glenn Mohammed said there were serious concerns Al Qassim was a flight risk.

"The risk is very real. It can be done – we know this because two people involved in this offending have already done it," he said.

Chernok had argued Al Qassim could live with his parents, or one of two brothers. One brother offered Al Qassim a job while another volunteered a $100,000 surety.

But Bakos said she wasn't satisfied that any of those things were sufficient to address concerns.

Al Qassim will remain in custody.

New Zealand will mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II with a one-off public holiday on September 26.The public holiday would be called “Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day” and legislation would be passed next week to bring the holiday…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australians will be given a public holiday on September 22 to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The day will officially be called the "National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen", and will give a four-day long weekend to one state.

Retailers are being forced to juggle unplanned "complications" after the sudden announcement but Albanese has defended the decision, saying the memorial public holiday is "appropriate".

Here is everything you need to know about the day.

READ MORE: Strict rules in place for saying farewell to the Queen

Will I get a public holiday?

Yes, everyone living in Australia will be entitled to a public holiday to mourn the contribution Queen Elizabeth ll made to the country.

Is Friday a public holiday?

If you live in Victoria, yes.

The day falls just before the AFL Grand Final Friday holiday, creating a four-day weekend.

For those living outside Victoria, Friday September 23 will not be a public holiday.

READ MORE: The life and achievements of Queen Elizabeth

Why is the Queen's National Day of Mourning Public Holiday on Thursday September 22nd?

The public holiday is timed around when the prime minister and governor-general return after flying to London for the Queen's funeral. 

Albanese and David Hurley will travel to London on Thursday ahead of the service on Monday, and return on Wednesday.

Long-established protocol dictates the official day of mourning should fall the day after their return. 

Will we get this public holiday next year?

No.

This public holiday will only be observed to mourn Queen Elizabeth's death and will be a one-off for 2022.

READ MORE: What we know about plans for the Queen's funeral

Will there be a national memorial?

A National Memorial Service will be held at 11am in the Great Hall of Australian Parliament House in Canberra.

The service will begin with one minute's silence and will be broadcast live on 9News.com.au.

What do the states and territories say?

South Australia premier Peter Malinauskas says all schools and banks will be closed in the state but retail can operate between 12pm and 9pm, with penalty rates applicable.

We are yet to hear from other premiers and chief ministers.

ANALYSIS: After a lifetime of preparation, Charles takes the throne

Will New Zealand have a national day of mourning like ours?

A decision is yet to be made in New Zealand about whether a public holiday will be observed.

The nation's cabinet are considering options for a memorial and day of mourning today.

Do businesses have to pay public holiday rates?

If a business decide to operate on September 22, they will have to pay their workers public holiday rates but the finer details are still being organised in each state and territory.

The Australian Retailers Association urged states and territories to quickly clarify trading conditions.

EXPLAINED: Day-by-day guide from now until the Queen's funeral