Student accused of murder impersonated woman found in ‘body box’, court hears
An international student allegedly murdered a flatmate found in a “body box” and impersonated her to steal more than $700,000, a jury has heard. Yang Zhao today pleaded not guilty to the murder of Qiong Yan, 29, in September 2020 at their apartment in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Hamilton. But he pleaded guilty to interfering with More...
World-class motocross star dies in crash at South Australian speedway
Queensland man Joel Evans was seriously injured in a crash at Gillman Speedway at 3.20pm yesterday during round 3 of the 2025 ProMX championship. The event was abandoned and emergency services were called More...
Sharks could bite humans as a form of self-defence, study finds
A new study has found some shark bites may be an act of “survival instincts” rather than a planned attack. Scientists from Université PSL observed 74 shark bites in French Polynesia from 2009 More...
Liverpool city council plans to tackle trolley dumping with cheap ‘granny trolleys’
A Sydney council plans to crack down on dumped supermarket trolleys by offering cheap “granny trolleys” to locals. Liverpool City Council is so sick of people dumping trolleys that it plans to More...
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warns against excessive card surcharges
Australia’s consumer watchdog is urging businesses to ensure card surcharges are in line with the law. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is encouraging businesses to review More...
Man dies in hospital after being shot on hunting trip in Black Spring near Oberon
Paramedics treated the 69-year-old man for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder before he was flown to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition. Police have launched an investigation into the shooting and More...
North Korea confirms that it dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine
North Korea has confirmed for the first time that it has sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. US, South Korean and Ukraine intelligence officials said North Korea last year dispatched More...
The powerhouse economies of Australia
The economic powerhouses and laggards of Australia have been revealed in a new report today. The CommSec State of the States report ranks every jurisdiction based on eight key economic indicators. The research More...
Attacker had ‘preoccupation with death’ before rampage, coroner told
Before he murdered six people in a busy metro shopping centre during a psychotic episode, a stabber was preoccupied with weapons, violence and mass killing, a coroner has heard. Joel Cauchi had fallen through More...
Man assaulted, robbed of $8000 Pokemon card during late night car park sale
A man has allegedly been assaulted and robbed of a Pokémon card worth more than $8000 during a late-night sale in a NSW car park. The 38-year-old man had arranged to sell rare collectable cards at the intersection More...
