Police fatal shooting raises mental health questions A man believed to have been suffering a mental health episode has been shot by police, after a six-hour siege where he attempted to stab an officer with glass. AAP · Jan 8
NSW police shoot man dead after mental health check turns into six-hour siege Police say 49-year-old man in Springfield on Central Coast tried to stab an officer before being shot The Guardian - AU · Jan 8
Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car An elderly man's body has been found in a burnt-out vehicle at a property isolated by devastating floods, with five deaths now linked to the disaster. AAP · May 22, 2025
NSW flooding: PM delivers climate crisis warning as flood-hit region braces for strong winds and fifth body found Anthony Albanese acknowledges home insurance now a ‘real challenge’ as government announces disaster assistance for 19 local council areas in NSW The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025
Arrests 'not the only point' of coal port blockade A judge has questioned why organisers are fighting an application to declare a planned coal port protest unlawful given a perceived intention to be arrested. AAP · Nov 5, 2024
Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal NSW Police have gone to court to stop a planned blockade of the world's largest coal port in a move campaigners have declared a waste of taxpayer money. AAP · Nov 1, 2024
Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks Police are opposing a climate group's protest against coal exports at a NSW port due to safety and economic risks and concerns over civil disobedience. AAP · Oct 31, 2024
Australia bus driver told passengers ‘if you think that was fast, watch this’ before fatal crash, court hears Brett Andrew Button has been released on bail in New South Wales Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023
Australian bus driver released on bail after being charged over 10 passengers' deaths Police in Australia allege a bus driver was driving too fast when his 57-seat vehicle rolled on its side and hit a guard rail in heavy fog, killing 10 wedding guests and injuring 25 others The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Bus driver in fatal crash weeps as he appears in court The driver of the bus involved in the deadly Hunter Valley wedding crash has wept as he appeared in court on Tuesday. The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023
Hunter Valley bus driver Brett Button said ‘fasten your seatbelts’ moments before crash, court told Magistrate says it is clear Button is ‘suffering’ as he is granted bail in hearing at Cessnock local court The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023
Edinburgh Council 'lack skill and expertise' to run city's Christmas festival After the chaos of last year, councillors have moved to ensure future negotiations will deliver an operator who can properly manage one of the city's flagship events. Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023
Senior BBC journalist likes 'can't stand Humza Yousaf' Twitter post THE BBC is facing questions after one of its senior journalists liked a series of political posts on social media, including one from someone… The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023