Desperate Search for Victorian Hiker Samuel Whitsed Enters Third Month as Fears Grow for His Safety on Remote WA Track WA Police are racing against time to find missing Victorian hiker Samuel Whitsed, last seen in February near the treacherous Bibbulmun track in WA’s south-west. Concerns for the 27-year-old’s welfare have grown as the search enters its third month, with police urging locals to check their properties and sheds for any sign of the experienced bushwalker. Whitsed’s family, who have been searching for him since he went out of contact, have revealed he has a history of taking shelter in…
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Farrer By-Election: A Battle for the Heart of Rural Australia as Voters Demand Action from Canberra Voters in the NSW electorate of Farrer head to the polls today to decide on a replacement for former federal opposition leader Sussan Ley, with 60% expected to cast their ballots. One Nation candidate David Farley has brushed off last-minute criticisms, including ties to a family behind a massive water buyback deal, as he vies for the seat. Independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe is still in the running, despite being a dark horse, and has criticized Farley’s comments on healthcare as “ignorant”. The outcome of…
Electric Vehicle Tax Break Sparks Fury as Nationals Leader Calls it ‘Upper-Class Welfare’ – But Is He Ignoring the Facts? A $2 billion electric vehicle tax discount has been branded a “completely failed scheme” by Nationals leader Matt Canavan, sparking outrage among supporters of the policy. Despite criticism, the policy has driven a surge in electric vehicle sales, with second-hand EVs leaping 138% between February and March. The tax break has been hailed as a success by the government, with 64,000 more EVs on the road and a reduction of two days’ worth of carbon emissions. But Canavan claims the…
Teenage Joyrider, 13, Leads Police on Wild Chase in Stolen SUV Across NSW South Coast Before Dramatic Road Spike Takedown A 13-year-old girl has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly leading a high-speed police pursuit in a stolen SUV across the NSW South Coast. The joyride, which spanned multiple suburbs, ended with the deployment of road spikes and the arrest of three teenage occupants. The incident raises serious concerns about youth crime and the ease with which minors can access and drive stolen vehicles. The sun had barely set on the NSW South Coast on Friday evening when a…
Gunman on the Loose: Sydney’s Western Suburbs in Lockdown After Shots Fired During Police Chase A desperate police manhunt is underway in Sydney’s west after a gunman fired five shots into the air during a high-speed chase The driver, who was behind the wheel of a Nissan ute with irregular number plates, sparked a massive response from police, including the Riot Squad and Dog Squad Residents in the area have been left shaken, with one police chief describing the gunman’s actions as “totally irresponsible” and “stupid” The Nissan ute has been seized for forensic examination, and police are urging anyone…