A man being sought in connection with the alleged abduction of five-year-old Sharon Granites near Alice Springs has a long history of violence and prison time in the Northern Territory.
An inquest found a paramedic had a "flawed understanding" of his powers to force entry into a home, leading to a delay in reaching a distressed man, David Low, who later died. Coroner David Whittle made recommendations for improved training and equipment.
A wildlife rescuer in Queensland, Australia, was seen in a hazmat suit attending to a sick northern giant petrel on Noosa Main Beach. The bird was tested for H5 avian influenza, raising concerns about a potential outbreak in the region. Wildlife organizations are taking precautions and appealing for donations for quarantine facilities.
A 55-year-old man has died after being attacked by his dog on his property in Coonabarabran, NSW. Police euthanased the animal at the scene, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in "My Brilliant Career" and "Jurassic Park," has passed away at the age of 78. His social media account announced his death in Sydney, stating it was sudden and unexpected but that he was cancer-free.
Sea World Helicopters CEO believes pilot Ashley Jenkinson was distracted by passengers, leading to a fatal mid-air collision near Gold Coast. The crash killed four people in 2023. The inquest heard pilot's alleged drug interest, though employer had zero tolerance.
South Australia's greyhound racing industry has reached a two-year deadline to improve animal welfare standards, following revelations of abuse in 2023. A final report on compliance with the Ashton Inquiry's recommendations is expected in the coming months, with the industry body claiming all measures are met, while a protection group expresses skepticism.
