Virus samples vanish from major state lab

Virus samples vanish from major state lab

Infectious viral samples have gone missing from a state-run laboratory in what one state government has called a “major breach” of biosecurity controls. Queensland’s newly minted LNP government has announced a Part 9 investigation into the health headache at Queensland’s Public Health Virology Laboratory a year after the breach was first reported. The laboratory provides … Read more

‘Bagging it’: Dutton attacks bombshell findings

‘Bagging it’: Dutton attacks bombshell findings

Peter Dutton is again defending his plan to take Australia nuclear after the national science agency estimated it could cost at least twice as much as Labor’s renewables plan. In its latest modelling, the CSIRO put the cost of a regular large-scale nuclear plant operating 90 per cent of the time at $155 a megawatt … Read more

Date set: PNG PM spruiks NRL team to potential sponsors

Date set: PNG PM spruiks NRL team to potential sponsors

An announcement date for Papua New Guinea’s NRL team has been set as the nation’s prime minister whet the appetite of potential sponsors. James Marape concluded a lengthy speech at a major Papua New Guinea economic conference in Sydney on Monday by addressing the one topic on all attendees’ lips. “On Thursday, hopefully, some of … Read more

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend wants city trial

Hannah McGuire’s accused killer has applied for his murder trial to be held in Melbourne, against prosecutor plans for a Ballarat trial. Lachlan Young, 22, has pleaded not guilty to his ex-girlfriend’s murder and elected to fast-track his case to the Supreme Court in September. The 23-year-old woman’s body was found in a burnt-out car … Read more

Dramatic scenes amid Dial-a-Dealer sting

Dramatic scenes amid Dial-a-Dealer sting

Dramatic scenes have unfolded after more than 100 alleged drug dealers were arrested in a sweeping sting operation in NSW in which police seized vehicles, cash and drugs. NSW Police’s Dial-a-Dealer operation, which took place over three weekends between November and December, oversaw the arrest of 108 people, 64 of which were charged with supplying … Read more

Homeowner’s garden photo highlights ‘devastating’ Aussie problem

Homeowner’s garden photo highlights ‘devastating’ Aussie problem

Wildlife authorities around the country are reminding the public about the importance of responsible cat ownership, after an Australian woman shared her total “devastation” at finding out two recently-rescued native fledglings had been snatched from outside her property. Taking to social media this week, the West Aussie wrote that she saw two Willie wagtail parents … Read more

Homicide probe after body found in bushes near airport

Homicide probe after body found in bushes near airport

A homicide investigation is under way after a body was found in bushes near Sydney Airport. Police on Monday said officers were investigating following morning reports that a body had been found in bushland off Foreshore Rd at Botany, in Sydney’s southeast. Local investigators were being helped by specialist police from the Homicide Squad after … Read more

Major breakthrough in 30-year cold case

Major breakthrough in 30-year cold case

Police may have made a major breakthrough in a 30-year cold case on the NSW south coast. Pauline Sowry, who was also known by her married name Pauline Lawrence, was last seen by family in Wollongong’s northern suburbs in December 1993. In 2022, NSW Police set up a taskforce to take a fresh look at … Read more

Body wrapped in plastic found in bushland

Body wrapped in plastic found in bushland

A body has been found wrapped in plastic in bushland. The disturbing find was made along Foreshore Rd at Botany, near Sydney Airport on Monday morning. “A police operation is underway in bushes off Foreshore Road, at Botany, following reports of a body located,” a police spokesman said. “Officers attached to South Sydney Police Area … Read more