Public displays of Nazi hate symbols could soon be outlawed in Australia in a sweeping set of reforms. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced on Wednesday the federal government will introduce a new Bill to parliament next week that will criminalise displays of the Nazi swastika or symbols of the Schutzstaffel (SS). The legislation will also ban … [Read more…]
A security guard at an inner-city Woolworth’s store and another man have been stabbed in front of horrified witnesses after trying to stop an alleged shoplifter. The two men are being treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries after the incident at South Bank, a popular entertainment and tourist precinct on the Brisbane River, about … [Read more…]
The NRL has stood down Parramatta star Dylan Brown under the no-fault stand-down rule after he faced court on Wednesday charged with sexual touching. Brown had been named to play for the Eels against Canterbury on Monday pending his court appearance but will now be stood down while he awaits an outcome of his court … [Read more…]
Police are investigating after a crocodile carcass was discovered in Far North Queensland. There are fears the 40-year-old female was targeted and deliberately killed. The partial remains of a salt water crocodile were found beside a tourist operator vessel moored on the bank of the Daintree River on May 18. Camera IconCrocodiles are dangerous animals … [Read more…]
A mum who died in a horrific head-on crash alongside her four children told her doctor years before her death she was hearing animal voices as if it was “Noah‘s ark”, an inquest has been told. During her numerous meetings with mental health practitioners and psychiatrists, Charmaine McLeod complained of hearing the voices of “tigers … [Read more…]
A mum who died in a horrific head-on crash alongside her four children told her doctor years before her death she was hearing animal voices as if it was “Noah‘s ark”, an inquest has been told. During her numerous meetings with mental health practitioners and psychiatrists, Charmaine McLeod complained of hearing the voices of “tigers … [Read more…]
A leading sexual wellness brand is set to turn heads with its audacious new advertising campaign, taking aim at the interest rate hike revealed by the RBA this week. Lovehoney Australia’s new Out of Home (OOH) campaign was launched on Wednesday seeking to “inject a little happiness” with the unveiling of its new billboards. It … [Read more…]
A mum who died in a horrific head-on crash alongside her four children told her doctor years before her death she was hearing animal voices as if it was “Noah‘s ark”, an inquest has been told. During her numerous meetings with mental health practitioners and psychiatrists, Charmaine McLeod complained of hearing the voices of “tigers … [Read more…]
Disgraced former MP and twice-convicted paedophile Milton Orkopoulos has been bashed in prison as he waits to learn his fate later this year. NSW Police on Wednesday said the former Labor minister was treated for head, body and leg injuries at Long Bay Correctional Complex on Tuesday afternoon. He has been held at the Matraville … [Read more…]
GWS veteran Callan Ward’s stellar performance against Richmond is set to force a change to the composition of the Giants’ midfield in the second half of the season. Ward had 32 disposals, seven tackles and seven inside 50s as he attended his most centre bounces for the season in the Giants’ heartbreaking loss to Richmond. … [Read more…]