Category: World

When you get to know someone pretty well you could say you finish each other’s sentences. For identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, that really is the case. The 51-year-old Sunshine Coast sisters went viral online after they were captured speaking in perfect unison during an interview in the aftermath of a violent carjacking on Monday. Dressed in matching blue scrubs with a rabbit pattern, the pair described how their mother went to help a bloodied man only to be confronted with the gun-wielding car thief. “One guy, he was up there with our mum. He went up there and ... Read more

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died by suicide. Her family informed NBC News of her death in a statement. She was 41 years old. “It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia,” her family said. “She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking.” The statement continued: “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors. “In ... Read more

Australians have had their say on the Welcome to Country drama that rocked Anzac Day yesterday as a YouTube star has unleashed on the situation. Social media star Ethan Marrell, known as Ozzy Man Reviews, has posted an impassioned, expletive message for the neo-Nazis who heckled and booed during the ceremony in Melbourne. In a video to his more than 6 million YouTube subscribers and 2.3 million Instagram followers, Ozzy Man told the neo-Nazis to “f*** off”. (Watch in the video player above). “No matter what ceremony they perform for, you’d probably whinge,” he said. “Indigenous people could call it ... Read more

A woman has died after falling 80 metres to her death in a Queensland national park. Emergency services were called about 3.30pm on Saturday to Mapleton Falls in the Sunshine Coast after reports someone had fallen. A Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) spokesperson said a 36-year-old woman was treated for significant life-threatening injuries. However Queensland Police later said she could not be revived. Another woman, aged 18, also suffered minor injuries and was taken to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition. A report will be prepared for the coroner. More to come. Read related topics:Brisbane Source link

A would-be landlord has been slammed on social media for trying to take advantage of a tight rental market by offering up their holiday home with a major twist. The female landlord is currently seeking a tenant for a “fabulous” two-bedroom, two bathroom apartment in Nelson Bay for $380 per week. While renters get a stunning ocean view, they would only be allowed to stay in the place for around 85 per cent of the time – with the landlord returning when she wanted a break from Sydney. “You will be expected to vacate the property so the owner can ... Read more

The disturbing downfall of Australian Test star Michael Slater has been laid bare in court, revealing months of alcohol-fuelled violence, stalking, and threats, including two brutal strangulation attacks.The former Australian Test cricketer was sentenced to four years in jail for the series of violent and horrific domestic violence offences, but was immediately released on a fully suspended sentence after already spending more than a year in custody. The 55-year-old pleaded guilty to seven charges in Maroochydore District Court on Tuesday, including two counts of choking a woman, stalking, assault, and burglary. The offences relate to repeated violent outbursts and controlling ... Read more

The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader will ramp on their campaigns on Saturday, after taking a break on Friday to mark Anzac Day. The May 3 election is now entering the final stretch with just seven days of campaigning to go, with a new opinion poll showing Labor is still ahead in key marginal seats – but the outcome is not a done deal, The latest RedBridge-Accent tracking poll of 20 marginal seats, published in News Corp mastheads on Saturday, has found that after weeks of falling, the Coalition vote has stabilised. While Labor remains an election-winning lead of 54.5 ... Read more

Payday News has published about payments processing in shops selling illegal tobacco: Illegal tobacco stores are popping up around the country in what is fast becoming multi-billion dollar market for organised crime which appears to be serviced by multiple banks and fintechs for payments. What are the legal obligations on acquirers, PSPs and card schemes? An investigation by Payday News last week revealed that a large number of illegal tobacco outlets are using card payments terminals provided by banks and fintechs to sell their illegal products which, according to experts, could have serious legal implications. Some of these shops also ... Read more

The apology issued by ACM Media following the publishing of the ad feels inadequate. At the very least, their ad process is broken. At worst, they knew what they were doing and were happy to sell their space. In my opinion, this ad is wilfully ignorant, offensive and appalling. If I had this newspaper in my shop I’d misplace the entire delivery until returns time. The ad fails the company’s own published values, which include: Kind – Being considerate, well-intentioned and thoughtful to others We are considerate and well-intentioned toward colleagues, clients, customers and communities We seek to create understanding and ... Read more

Peter Dutton strongly condemned the actions of neo-Nazis attending the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne on Friday, who heckled and booed during the Welcome to Country ceremony. But Mr Dutton and Liberal frontbencher Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have previously backed scaling back the use of Welcome to Country ceremonies, with Senator Price warning people are “sick if it”. Amid the Shrine clash and a fresh furore over claims the NRL’s Melbourne Storm “cancelled” the welcome at AAMI Park on Friday the topic is back on the agenda. Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy was scheduled to perform the service at the match ... Read more