NAB warns scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, finding new ways to rip off unexpected Aussies. According to NAB’s experts, there are five key scam trends that all Aussies need to know about in 2025. NAB Executive, Group Investigations Chris Sheehan says while scammers are constantly evolving, there are some common red flags to watch out … Read more
A Victoria Police officer accused of performing a Nazi salute won’t face criminal charges, but still faces an internal investigation. The 65-year-old female sergeant had been suspended following accusations she had performed the gesture at the state’s police academy on October 8 last year. It was alleged she did so after approaching two colleagues with … Read more
Residents in eastern parts of Australia are being put on alert for possible wild weather conditions, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees in other parts of the country. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned residents in eastern parts of NSW there could be severe weather on Thursday. “We’ll continue to see showers and thunderstorms across … Read more
A woman who was punched, stomped on and pushed into a wall by a senior constable felt too scared to call triple zero after being told “all police would be like him”. Jonathan Charles Bettles, 37, physically abused the victim a total of 10 times between August 2019 and August 2021 at her southwest Sydney … Read more
It only took one day and 300 visitors to completely upend a free campground this weekend, with the popular state forest location left with rubbish strewn across grassy areas and the river and public bathrooms trashed. Emergency services were even called after fears over campfires on the hot day. Coopers Creek, situated a short day-trip … Read more
A police officer will not face criminal charges for allegedly performing the Nazi salute twice following advice from state prosecutors. The veteran police sergeant allegedly made the banned gesture at the Victoria Police Academy at Glen Waverley, in Melbourne’s southeast, on successive days in October. In a statement on Wednesday, Victoria Police said the criminal … Read more
Concerns are mounting that forest being considered as part of a new Aussie national park is rapidly being cut down before its borders are ratified. Satellite analysis shared with Yahoo News reveals an area at least 13 times the size of the Sydney CBD (3,513 hectares of forest) was harvested in just over a year. … Read more
Australians are being told to remain mindful of their surroundings on roads and reserves this summer, with newly-hatched chicks venturing out of their nests for the the first time — and being particularly vulnerable to traffic, predators, and human activity. This week, a concerned wildlife advocate took to social media to warn Aussies to be … Read more
The home of some of Australia’s best-known beaches is inching closer to ditching shark nets as more communities voice concern about the century-old system. NSW installs the barrier devices at 51 beaches each summer in an effort to protect swimmers and surfers. But growing community concern about their effectiveness is leading more councils to press … Read more
The man accused of killing an English teacher whose body was later found by workers at a green waste facility has revealed plans to fight the case at trial, a court has been told. Stephen Fleming, 45, returned before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday afternoon for his first court appearance since he was formally … Read more