Investigators will attempt to salvage the remaining wreckage of a seaplane that crashed during take-off, killing three people and seriously hurting three other passengers. It’s believed the aircraft carrying seven people struck a small limestone outcrop near popular holiday spot Rottnest Island, off the coast of Perth, about 4pm on Tuesday. The Cessna 208 Caravan … Read more
Small businesses will be steered towards electric cars, trucks, utes and forklifts with taxpayer-funded low-interest loans to accelerate uptake. Another $50 million partnership between the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) and lender Metro Finance will get more Australian businesses into the market, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Thursday. Eligible customers financing … Read more
Bargain-hunters are set to take the spotlight following a promising inflation readout. After Wednesday’s inflation numbers, analysts will turn their attention to retail sales from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday for a read on consumer behaviour. November’s retail trade numbers will cover the Black Friday sales, which have been growing in popularity. An … Read more
A leading Jewish community figure has slammed a decision to not charge a police officer accused of performing the Nazi salute twice. 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. The 65-year-old woman was accused of approaching two … Read more
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