More people will be randomly searched for weapons in some public spaces after police were handed greater powers to crack down on knife crime. New “wanding” laws passed NSW parliament in June, giving police the power to declare public areas designated zones and randomly search people for weapons. Police will not need a warrant or … Read more
A woman has been injured after falling into a hole caused by an explosion at an Australian tourism hotspot. Queensland Ambulance said a woman in her 20s fell into a hole created by an explosion in a manhole on Cavill Avenue at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast around 5pm on Sunday. The woman was … Read more
Authorities are cracking down on jetski owners ahead of Christmas in one east coast state, launching a fresh campaign to enhance water safety and ensure all riders are licenced. Kicking off Operation Ride Right over the weekend, NSW Maritime, a division of Transport for NSW (TfNSW), said jetskis has “soared in popularity” in the state … Read more
Peter Dutton is pledging to set up an “anti-Semitism taskforce” if the Coalition wins next year’s federal election. The Opposition Leader’s promise comes after the firebombing of a Melbourne synagogue sparked fresh fears in Australia’s Jewish community. Mr Dutton said on Monday “the blatant racism that we’ve seen against people of Jewish faith and heritage … Read more
More than 100 alleged drug dealers have been arrested in a statewide sting operation, with cars, cash and drugs seized. Between November 22 and December 7, NSW police arrested and charged 108 people as part of a strike force aiming to bust open dial-a-dealer schemes predominantly related to cocaine. Of these, 64 were charged with … Read more
The federal government has been accused of emboldening those who wish Jewish Australians harm as police consider designating a synagogue firebombing as a terrorist attack. The firebombing at Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue is being investigated by Victoria Police and a counter-terrorism squad, who will take part in a meeting with Australian Federal Police on Monday. … Read more
Summer has well and truly arrived for Queenslanders with the bureau warning parts of the state will be gripped by a “severe” heatwave over the coming days. A low intensity heatwave is expected across most of southeast Queensland, sending temperatures soaring. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe heatwave warning on Sunday for large parts … Read more
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s character has been called into question in the latest Newspoll. Mr Albanese has been found to be the weakest prime minister Australia has seen in decades, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is considered to be the stronger and more decisive leader, the poll conducted for The Australian has found. Mr Albanese’s … Read more
Retirees might be more inclined to use super for its intended purpose – income for retirement – under a proposal to tax oversized withdrawals. Four actuaries have waded into the ever-contentious tax debate with a discussion paper thrashing out opportunities to make the super system simpler and more equitable. In the paper commissioned by the … Read more
Jewish community leaders have vowed to rebuild a firebombed synagogue “bigger and better” as senior federal and state police meet to determine a motive for the alleged anti-Semitic attack. “We’ll come back bigger and better,” Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne board member Benjamin Klein said. “The building will be a beautiful jewel in the crown … Read more