In Queensland's Lockyer Valley, new figures suggest a third of the region's 41 hospital beds are not regularly available for new patients.
A pulsating AFL third quarter saw the Sydney Swans narrowly lead the Fremantle Dockers 7.12 (54) to 6.16 (52). The quarter featured multiple lead changes and impressive goals from both sides, including a hat-trick from Charlie Curnow and crucial scores from Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss.
Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay after prisoner Isaac Thompson, 26, allegedly escaped custody while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital. Thompson, linked to the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested after a 48-hour manhunt. A 45-year-old man was charged with aiding his escape.
Live updates from the AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Sydney Swans. The Swans took an early lead, with Tom Papley scoring the first goal. Both teams struggled with kicking accuracy in the initial stages, marked by numerous behinds and missed opportunities.
A Queensland family is appealing for information after the disappearance of Jana Armstrong, a 30-year-old mother, last seen in Newtown, Toowoomba. Her car was found abandoned, and police are concerned for her welfare.
Three Northern Territory corrections officers have been stood down with pay after prisoner Isaac Thompson, 26, allegedly escaped custody on Sunday night while being escorted to Royal Darwin Hospital. Thompson, an alleged associate of the Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang, was arrested yesterday and charged with escape, assaulting a worker, and theft. A 45-year-old man was also charged with aiding the escape.
An independent review of Tasmania Police found a significant surge in calls over the past decade, with youth crime, family violence, and 'scope creep' of duties placing pressure on the force. Recommendations include addressing administrative burdens and improving inter-agency collaboration.
