A Wollongong man drove to Lightning Ridge with his police officer friend to rob an elderly convicted paedophile of $100,000.
A 26-year-old Perth doctor, Christian Jack Joseph, has been charged with manslaughter after a late-night scuffle in Fremantle resulted in the death of a 63-year-old man. Joseph, who was celebrating a birthday, allegedly put the man in a chokehold for nearly two minutes before performing CPR. He was refused bail and remanded in custody.
An Adelaide home was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on Saturday morning. The Jewish Community Council of South Australia condemned the act, calling it "un-Australian." Police are investigating, with CCTV footage showing two individuals approaching the property.
A-League players have unanimously rejected the latest pay deal proposed by the Australian Professional Leagues (APL), leading to potential industrial action. The previous collective bargaining agreement expired on June 30, leaving the leagues without a CBA and players free to strike.
Actor Sam Neill, known for his role in Jurassic Park and his charisma, has died at 78. The New Zealand-born actor, who considered Australia his second home, revealed in 2023 he was undergoing treatment for a rare blood cancer but urged people not to worry.
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.
