Author: Editorial Team

‘Unspeakable Tragedy’: Inquest into Brutal Killing of Sydney Police Accountant Curtis Cheng Reveals Chilling Details of 15-Year-Old Gunman’s Radicalisation A decade on, the inquest into the shooting of Curtis Cheng, 58, outside NSW Police headquarters in Parramatta has begun, examining the events leading up to the tragic incident. Farhad Jabar, the 15-year-old gunman, was known to NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team investigators prior to the incident, but was not under surveillance. The inquest will delve into the question of radicalisation, including what signs or “indicia of becoming radicalised” Jabar displayed, and whether authorities could have intervened earlier. The inquest into…

Deadly Arnhem Land Brawl: ‘Large-Scale Fighting’ Claims Life of Young Man, 26, as Tensions Boil Over in Troubled Community A 26-year-old man’s life was brutally cut short in a violent brawl in Milingimbi, Arnhem Land, leaving a community reeling. Justin Bukulatjpi, 20, has been charged with murder and faced court in Darwin, as police reveal a history of escalating tensions between family groups. The alleged murder is the latest in a string of violent incidents in the region, sparking concerns over community safety and law enforcement’s ability to keep the peace. Acting Commander Mark Grieve warns of a “build-up of…

Exclusive: ICAC Launches Bombshell Inquiry into Corrupt Council Staff as Former Boss Denies Wrongdoing Former City of Parramatta Council chief executive Gail Connolly and other staff face allegations of improper surveillance and investigations into staff, as well as questionable sackings and recruitment practices The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) launches Operation Navarra, with the first public hearing set for May 11 Ms Connolly denies any wrongdoing and vows to clear her name, despite a tumultuous period at the council that saw her termination and a raid by ICAC The inquiry has sparked hopes of “restoring integrity and credibility” at the…

Australian Travellers Face Flight Frenzy as Iran War Sparks Soaring Prices and Cancellations: ‘We’re Being Held Hostage by Airlines’ Thousands of flights cancelled globally since the conflict began, with Middle Eastern carriers slashing fares while Asian and American airlines charge triple the price Australian travellers face soaring prices, with some flights increasing by hundreds of dollars, leaving many reconsidering their travel plans Experts warn of critical jet fuel shortages in Europe, potentially leading to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers Holiday-makers and businesses alike are left in uncertainty as the conflict drags on, with many fearing they’ll be…

‘I Will Clear My Name’: Victoria Cross Recipient Ben Roberts-Smith Breaks His Silence as He Reports to Police on War Crime Charges Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, reports to NSW police station for the first time since his release on bail over war crime charges The Victoria Cross recipient faces five counts of murder, allegedly committed in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2012 Prosecutors claim the victims were Afghan nationals shot by Roberts-Smith or a subordinate under his orders Roberts-Smith intends to use his criminal trial to clear his name, saying he ‘categorically denies’ all allegations Ben Roberts-Smith, the decorated war hero turned…