A high-flying Sydney politician, previously pictured with sports cars and luxury clothes, has been told he risks delaying a trial years in the making after he was refused public aid. Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer is alleged to have falsely signed the name of a former solicitor in order to witness his own signature … [Read more…]
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The City of New Bedford announced its slate of events for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, including a number of memorial events and the traditional parade. “The weather is going to be good, we want people to get out to all the events that we have over the weekend,” Mayor Jon … [Read more…]
The government has stopped short of guaranteeing no job losses as part of the Australia Post modernisation process, rather maintaining it is committed to the viability of the crucial service. As the corporation prepares to hand down its first yearly financial loss since 2015, chief executive Paul Graham fronted senate estimates on Thursday. The government … [Read more…]
A Queensland police officer who was struck by an allegedly stolen truck has emerged from a coma. Detective Senior Constable Steven Ingerson, 54, remains in Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital after he was seriously injured when officers tried to stop the truck at Meringandan near Toowoomba the previous day on Wednesday. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Multiple … [Read more…]
When the former mayor of Bathurst read the contents of an anonymous letter sent to a councillor splashed on the front page of his local newspaper, he said “that bloody Darryl”. Robert “Bobby” Bourke has pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office over an anonymous letter sent to Councillor Jacqui Rudge in March 2020, … [Read more…]
According to reports, La Liga giants Barcelona have ‘accepted’ to sell Jules Kounde this summer and Man Utd are the ‘first interested’ in him. The 24-year-old has previously enjoyed stellar spells at Bordeaux and Sevilla. He was heavily linked with Chelsea before his move to Barcelona last summer. Kounde has mostly played at centre-back in … [Read more…]
Toby Greene didn’t even know how to make his bed when he moved to Sydney after being drafted among the inaugural intake of GWS players in 2011. More than a decade later, he’s about to play his 200th game as captain, a role he never thought he’d be good at, and one of the best … [Read more…]
Multiculturalism adds so much to our society, from immersing ourselves in new food and traditions to sharing stories and exchanging cultures — it brings so much life and colour into our daily lives. Bunbury’s Susanne Becker-Hamersley has been recognised for her contribution to multiculturalism in our region, awarded a top prize at last week’s WA … [Read more…]
Police have shot a man after reports he was brandishing a knife close to a Sydney supermarket. Emergency services were called to Alexander Ave in North Willoughby shortly before 11.30am on Thursday following reports of a man threatening residents. The two responding officers were allegedly confronted by a man, who was armed with two knives, … [Read more…]
A man who ran at police with two large “chef-style knives” has been shot dead on a quiet suburban street on Sydney’s leafy lower north shore. Assistant Commissioner Leanne McCusker said officers were called to Alexander Ave at Willoughby just before midday on Thursday after multiple reports a knife-wielding man was behaving erratically and had … [Read more…]