A workplace death, a fatal truck collision on the Toowoomba bypass, and an elderly man killed in a fire have made for a tragic 24 hours in the regional city.
Adelaide Crows legend Tony Modra has left hospital following a serious truck crash in June. He was injured when the truck he was driving hit a tree on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula and expressed gratitude for the support shown to him and his family.
An Australian Defence Force Academy cadet, Tain Stephens, faces 79 new charges, including child abuse material offenses, for allegedly using a hidden camera in a women's bathroom. He pleaded not guilty and remains on bail.
TikTok stated that 98% of harmful content in Australia was removed proactively before users could see it in Q1. The platform testified before the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, addressing a rise in hate speech since the Oct 7 attacks.
Wayne Douglas Carnell was denied bail after police allegedly found 100g of methamphetamine in his car outside Cadell Training Centre and more drugs and a loaded firearm at his Spalding home. He will appear in Adelaide court in November.
Amber Bryant's family thanked paramedics for their efforts to save her brother, Nic Bryant, who died after a workplace accident. The family found comfort in his organ donation, which has helped three people, and urged others to register as donors and share their wishes.
Richard White is stepping down as chair of WiseTech Global due to recent media attention, though he remains on the board. The company's shares rallied on the news, but remain significantly down over the past year due to personal scandals impacting the share price. Raelene Murphy has been appointed independent chair.
