Are you ready for an outdoor adventure? Think again! Many 4WD owners are putting themselves and others at risk by attempting a common, yet dangerous, manoeuvre. We’re talking about river crossings, folks! The Risks Are Real A local man, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared a harrowing story with us about a rescue mission in Turon National Park, New South Wales. He helped save a driver from the “deep part” of a river, highlighting the importance of doing river crossings the right way. “When exploring the outback, river crossings are common,” he said. “But there’s a way to do it…
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A devastating collision between a car and several cyclists in Armidale has left one cyclist dead, a driver fighting for their life, and three others injured. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and an investigation is now underway. The Crash Emergency services were called to Long Swamp Rd, near the intersection of Edwards Road, around 3:30 pm on Saturday. Witnesses reported that a car had collided with multiple cyclists before careening out of control and slamming into a tree. The scene was nothing short of chaotic, with debris scattered everywhere and people screaming for help. A Life Lost…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing backlash after making comments that have been deemed “insensitive” and “tone deaf” by the Jewish community. According to Sky News host Sharri Markson, Albanese told prominent Jewish leaders that “Arabs are doing it really tough at the moment” – a remark that has sparked outrage and disbelief. The Context: Rising Antisemitism in Australia The comments came at a sensitive time, just days before the firebombing of Melbourne’s Adass Israel Synagogue and following a string of antisemitic attacks in Woollahra, a prominent Jewish suburb. The attacks, which included vandalism and graffiti, have left the community…
The Australian federal opposition has finally released its costings for its nuclear power proposal, claiming it will be $263 billion cheaper than the government’s plan to roll out renewables. However, this claim has been met with heavy criticism, just days after the CSIRO found that nuclear power would cost around twice as much as solar and wind power. A Cheaper Alternative or a False Promise? The opposition’s plan, put together by Frontier Economics, estimates the cost of building nuclear plants across seven sites in Australia at $331 billion. According to Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, this plan will “make electricity reliable,…
Queensland’s Police Commissioner, Steve Gollschewski, has shed light on the dire burnout crisis affecting frontline officers, with new figures revealing the state’s force is responding to over 100,000 jobs a month. The Sobering Statistics Between July and December this year, police responded to more than 500,000 calls for service, a whopping 6% increase from the same period last year. But what’s driving this surge in demand? Domestic Violence on the Rise According to the Queensland Police Service’s latest crime statistics, domestic violence offences are continuing to grow, while other areas of criminality are experiencing a decrease. In 2019-2020, domestic violence…