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A girl has died after a four-vehicle crash on a major arterial route in inner-city Melbourne this afternoon. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident on Dynon Road, in West Melbourne, just before 4:30pm. Police said a female child in one of the vehicles died at the scene, with further information not yet…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A red kangaroo that had been on the loose in Quebec has been captured following what officials described as a delicate operation. In an update Tuesday, authorities confirmed the animal is now in the care of professionals who will assess its health. Further details were not immediately…
A former Tasmanian teacher’s aide, who used social media to send images of his genitals to teenagers, has been sentenced to 15 months’ prison. WARNING: This story contains details of grooming and sexual offences committed against young people Brandon Lee Anthony Chell, 28, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempting to involve a person under…
Quebec City is very much on the CFL’s expansion radar but Dr. Reginald Bibby feels the league should again incorporate American-based franchises. Last month, veteran journalist Sylvain Bouchard divulged talks have been ongoing for more than a year between the CFL and business leaders regarding an expansion franchise and new stadium in Quebec City. A…
A former Northern Territory legal aid staffer who was busted asleep in bed with a convicted killer after helping him flee his parole in Alice Springs has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice. Samantha Alampi, 37, faced the NT Supreme Court yesterday, where she formally admitted to helping the then 19-year-old…
South Australia’s upper house has passed a bill to restrict access to late-term abortion. The legislation passed 10 votes to 9 on Wednesday afternoon with the support of three newly-elected One Nation MPs. It will be debated by the lower house later on Wednesday evening. The bill, introduced by Family First MP Sarah Game, effectively…
Almost four years after a violent confrontation on a Nowra street on the NSW South Coast changed their lives forever, four young police officers have been recognised for the bravery they displayed in protecting the community. Retired Constable Tyrone Saddler, Retired Constable Jessica Richards and Constable Max Godfrey were today awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation for…
A court has heard 20 applications containing false or misleading information were lodged with the Department of Immigration as part of an alleged fraudulent visa scheme involving former NSW MP Daryl Maguire. Mr Maguire has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit an offence over his alleged involvement in the scheme between…
Two women accused of vandalising RSLs and spraypainting offensive slogans have been granted suppression orders, after the pair received death threats and abuse online. Magistrate Michael Wighton banned “any image or likeness” of the accused vandals, Charlie Tidmarsh and Edith Pope, being published until 12 months after their cases are finalised. Ms Tidmarsh and Ms…
Tracy Wing is not the same person she was eight years ago, before her 17-year-old son was fatally shot by Quebec provincial police. One of the many things that’s changed is her confidence — or lack thereof — in public institutions and those established to keep them in check. She doesn’t trust Quebec’s police watchdog….