Western Australia is moving to dramatically tighten up its gun laws in the wake of the horrific home invasion murders of Perth mum Jennifer Petelczyc and her 18-year-old daughter Gretl. Mark Bombara, 63, was searching for his ex-partner when he slaughtered the Petelczycs at their Floreat home before turning theContinue Reading
The driver of a wedding bus that crashed and killed 10 people and injured 25 in NSW’s Hunter Valley last year has reached a plea deal to have the most serious charges of manslaughter dropped, according to a report. Brett Andrew Button, 59, was facing 89 charges over his roleContinue Reading
A former Australian journalist turned aid worker has vented her frustration over security measures put in place by Israel not being met, after the convoy she was travelling in was struck by bullets outside a checkpoint to enter northern Gaza. Tess Ingram, a former Australian Financial Review and WAToday journalist,Continue Reading
Brace yourself for the turbulent truth. Although they’re called the friendly skies, jetsetting off into the clouds can sometimes result in a bumpy ride. But when trouble is afoot, assuming this position comes in handy for flight attendants, the New York Post reports. “Ever wonder why [the] cabin crew sitsContinue Reading
Two government rail organisations have pleaded guilty to criminal charges after a deadly high-speed train derailment in Victoria. The XPT train service between Sydney and Melbourne derailed on February 20, 2020, near the regional town of Wallan with 155 passengers on board. The train driver, John Kennedy, 54, and hisContinue Reading
Australian pilots have shared concerns air safety measures have been “significantly eroded” after two Qantas planes nearly flew too close together as a result of miscommunication. Procedures were overhauled at Sydney Airport after the “close proximity event” between the two 737s at Sydney Airport on April 29, 2023. Australian TransportContinue Reading
Roughly 18 bull sharks are detected lurking in Sydney Harbour on a typical summer’s day, but the famed body of water has been especially inundated this year, one expert has revealed. The apex predators tend to favour shallow areas near the shore at dusk – the exact conditions that sawContinue Reading
A mum who was left unable to walk or talk after she was crushed by a massive tree has told of how she’s learning to live again. Caroline Leafe, 70, and her husband Ken were on a leisurely stroll with dog Monty while on holiday in East Sussex in theContinue Reading
A port operator is calling on the federal government to intervene in a union dispute over claims they are encouraging employees not to work, with major implications for the national supply chain. DP World Australia is currently in dispute with the Maritime Union of Australia over new claims their employeesContinue Reading
A driver who smashed his car into a tree and allegedly killed two children has been charged with drag racing at the time of the horrific crash. Jimmy Martin Brito was allegedly behind the wheel of a blue Subaru WRX at 9.50pm on August 25 when it slammed into aContinue Reading