Updated: 15:18, Saturday July 28, 2012 A 58-year-old man charged with murdering his 55-year-old ex-girlfriend has appeared in a Queensland court. Ian Hannaford appeared in the Toowoomba Magistrates Court on Saturday charged with killing former girlfriend Gail Lynch. He was remanded in custody to reappear in October. Ms Lynch disappeared from Warwick, southwest of Brisbane, […]
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Two Thai men charged with Aussie murder
Australian authorities are liaising with their Thai counterparts after two men were charged over the murder of Perth travel agent Michelle Smith in Phuket. The 60-year-old was fatally stabbed on June 20 when two men on a motorbike tried to snatch her handbag. “We are aware of reports two people have been charged over the […]
Police shoot alleged armed man after 75km pursuit ended near Killarney
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Teens charged over Parramatta stabbing
POLICE have charged two teenagers over the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy during a brawl in Parramatta earlier this week. The boy was stabbed during a fight between a group of young men at the Argyle Street bus interchange in Parramatta on Monday night. Police on Saturday said two 18-year-old men, one from Toongabbie and […]
Missing woman Jade Briskey found
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Treasurer renews attack on Campbell Newman over NDIS funding
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3D printer plans for a pistol, assault rifle parts, posted online
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German tourist attacked by dingos
Posted July 28, 2012 17:49:09 Rangers are patrolling Fraser Island off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast following a savage dingo attack on a German tourist. It is understood the 23-year-old man holidaying near Hope Valley on Fraser Island wandered away from his tour group this morning, fell asleep on a track, and was attacked by two dingos. […]
Time for a Sheikh out: GetUp! boss moves on
The GetUp! board has anointed the deputy national director, Sam McLean, as successor and Mr Sheikh says he’s leaving the organisation in experienced hands. ”Sam has been involved in every key decision GetUp! has made in its recent history, and is one of the world’s most capable experts in this unique field.” Mr Sheikh married […]
NSW upper house Liberal MP to leave party
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell says he is yet to speak to Liberal upper house MP Charlie Lynn who has confirmed he will resign from the party. Mr Lynn told News Ltd that he would resign after the party’s state executive refused his demand to reopen nominations in Fairfield, in southwest Sydney, before council elections in […]
NSW upper house Liberal MP to leave party
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell says he is yet to speak to Liberal upper house MP Charlie Lynn who has confirmed he will resign from the party. Mr Lynn told News Ltd that he would resign after the party’s state executive refused his demand to reopen nominations in Fairfield, in southwest Sydney, before council elections in […]
Woman dies in freeway accident
A crash southeast of Melbourne has claimed the life of a woman whose car veered into the path of a truck. Police believe the woman lost control of her vehicle while attempting to enter the Princes Freeway at Point Cook on Saturday morning. The woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, was the only […]
Woman dies in freeway accident
A crash southeast of Melbourne has claimed the life of a woman whose car veered into the path of a truck. Police believe the woman lost control of her vehicle while attempting to enter the Princes Freeway at Point Cook on Saturday morning. The woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, was the only […]
Qld duo charged over large cannabis stash
Police have found a large marijuana stash and cannabis-growing equipment at a house in the Gold Coast hinterland. A 33-year-old-man and and a 32-year-old woman have been charged with a range of drug offences after 33.9kg of marijuana was found at the house in Austinville on Friday. Police say they also found money and hydroponics […]
Qld duo charged over large cannabis stash
Police have found a large marijuana stash and cannabis-growing equipment at a house in the Gold Coast hinterland. A 33-year-old-man and and a 32-year-old woman have been charged with a range of drug offences after 33.9kg of marijuana was found at the house in Austinville on Friday. Police say they also found money and hydroponics […]
Man in hospital under guard after chase
A 34-year-old suspected armed robber is under guard in a Brisbane hospital after being shot three times in the leg by police. The man was airlifted by helicopter to Princess Alexandra Hospital on Friday night with gunshot wounds to his arm and leg. He was shot when police used a tyre deflation device to stop […]
Man in hospital under guard after chase
A 34-year-old suspected armed robber is under guard in a Brisbane hospital after being shot three times in the leg by police. The man was airlifted by helicopter to Princess Alexandra Hospital on Friday night with gunshot wounds to his arm and leg. He was shot when police used a tyre deflation device to stop […]
Sydney Ferries franchising begins
The franchising of Sydney’s Ferries began on Saturday with the NSW government promising that commuters will get better services. The Harbour City Ferries consortium, made up of Transfield Services and Veolia Transdev, has begun the $800 million, seven-year contract to maintain and operate the ferry services. NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian said handing over the […]
Sydney Ferries franchising begins
The franchising of Sydney’s Ferries began on Saturday with the NSW government promising that commuters will get better services. The Harbour City Ferries consortium, made up of Transfield Services and Veolia Transdev, has begun the $800 million, seven-year contract to maintain and operate the ferry services. NSW Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian said handing over the […]
‘Armed robber’ shot by cops may lose leg
A suspected armed robber could have his leg amputated after being shot in the limb three times by Queensland police. The 34-year-old man is currently under guard in a Brisbane hospital after being arrested following a 75km high-speed chase that commenced at Aratula in southeast Queensland at 9.30pm (AEST) last night, police say. The man […]