War Crimes Accused Ben Roberts-Smith Walks Free on $250,000 Bail Amid Fears of Witness Tampering and Fair Trial Impossible Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, granted bail despite being charged with murdering or ordering the murders of five unarmed detainees in Afghanistan Roberts-Smith, a Victoria Cross recipient, accused of committing atrocities, including machine-gunning civilians and ordering executions, while deployed in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012 Judge Greg Grogin approves bail bid, citing strict conditions that mitigate risk, but warns of swift arrest if Roberts-Smith approaches prosecution witnesses Defence barrister Slade Howell argues that extraordinary publicity surrounding the case may make…
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Teenager Charged Over Fatal Carpark Crash That Left Pedestrian Dead in Brisbane’s North A 38-year-old man was killed after being hit by a car in a carpark in Brisbane’s north on Friday night A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death The teenager was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while the pedestrian died at the scene Police are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the black Ford Focus in the area around the time of the incident The streets of Brisbane’s north were left reeling on Friday night after…
Electric Vehicle Revolution Takes Hold in Australia as Hyundai Sees 355% Surge in Orders Amid Soaring Petrol Prices Hyundai Australia reports a staggering 355% increase in electric vehicle orders in March 2026, with EVs now making up 20% of all orders. The spike in demand comes as Australian EV deliveries shot up 88.9% year over year in March, taking a record 14.6% market share. Hyundai secures more stock to meet demand, with a 158% increase in supply of EVs for the second quarter, ensuring little-to-no waiting times for customers. The electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum in Australia, with motorists…
Fuel Thieves Caught in Daring Heist: What the $3500 Diesel Theft Reveals About Australia’s Fuel Crisis A pair of alleged thieves have been caught after stealing a tank filled with 1000 litres of diesel worth $3500 from a building site near the ACT-NSW border. The brazen heist has exposed the desperation of Australians struggling to cope with skyrocketing fuel prices, which have been driven up by global conflicts and inflation. As the federal government grapples with the fuel crisis, councils are increasing rates for garbage collection and airlines are hiking ticket prices, leaving consumers to bear the brunt of the…
Teen Predator’s Twisted Attempt to Blame Victim Fails as He’s Jailed for 11 Months for Sex Crimes Against 14-Year-Old Girl A former rugby player’s desperate bid to avoid jail by discrediting his 14-year-old victim has been rejected by the court. Connor Lind, 25, was found guilty of two counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 16 and one count of sexually touching a child under 16. The court upheld Lind’s two-year jail sentence, with a non-parole period of 11 months, after his appeal was dismissed. Lind’s victim was just 14 when he engaged in anal, oral, and digital sex…