Illegal dumping has been pinned as the likely source of confirmed or suspected asbestos contamination at seven Melbourne parks, as a similar but apparently far-wider spread issue in Sydney is still being investigated for criminal wrongdoing. On Sunday, Environmental Protection Authority Victoria staff checked parks and reserves across Altona, AltonaContinue Reading
The death of a top cop’s 18-year-old larrikin son has sent an emotional shockwave through the nation as Australians from every walk of life confront the shock of a sudden tragedy striking at a beloved family. Charlie Stevens, the son of South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, died after heContinue Reading
The family of Charlie Stevens has released a heartfelt message of thanks to all those who have reached out to them following the tragic death of their beloved son. In a statement read out by former South Australia Police Assistant Commissioner and close family friend Peter Harvey, Police Commissioner GrantContinue Reading
It’s Friday night and four young friends are out together celebrating Schoolies at the beachside town of Goolwa Beach, south of Adelaide. It should have been just another night in their long lives, but it collapsed into tragedy when one of the four, Charlie Stevens, was killed in an allegedContinue Reading
A twilight service will be held to celebrate the life of Charlie Stevens, the son of South Australia’s top cop, who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run while celebrating schoolies. The tragedy made headlines around the country, and television presenters were left in tears after SA Police Commissioner Grant StevensContinue Reading
The first details in a shocking alleged hit-and-run that killed the young son of South Australia’s police commissioner have emerged in court documents, as the teen driver at the centre of the tragedy was granted bail. Three witnesses state accused hit-and-run driver Dhirren Randhawa, 18, did a U-turn in hisContinue Reading
After nabbing the only Australian spot on Lonely Planet’s 2024 must-visit list, South Australia is celebrating another tourism win with an epic new adventure draw that takes travellers through the splendid vistas of a regional national park. Thrill seekers can now take on a new 38km mountain bike trail atContinue Reading
Emergency services are responding to reports of a shark attack in South Australia, the second attack to strike the state in October. The reported attack took place at the Westall Way Loop near Streaky Bay on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula at 10.20am. Initial information from the sceneContinue Reading
Maccallum pool is a harbourside hidden gem with unique local history that is becoming increasingly popular on social media – but not everyone is happy about it. For decades, North Sydney locals have enjoyed a hidden swimming spot with panoramic views of what has been named the world’s most beautifulContinue Reading
Horrified survivors of the devastating Hawaii bushfire recounted seeing dead bodies littering the hellscape that was left in the wake of the raging inferno that has killed at least 36 people. The fire overwhelmed the popular resort city of Lahaina on Maui, turning the earthly paradise into an apocalyptical nightmareContinue Reading