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‘Deadly Justice’: Police Officer Who Killed Indigenous Teenager in Fatal Collision Avoids Jail Time A NSW Police officer has been sentenced to a lenient two-year intensive corrective order for a fatal collision that killed a 16-year-old Indigenous boy The officer, Benedict Bryant, was found guilty of dangerous driving occasioning death, but will not serve any time behind bars The case has sparked outrage among First Nations advocates, who say it’s the first time a police officer has been convicted in relation to a death in custody of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person The teenager, Jai Kalani Wright, died…

Regional Queensland to See Biggest Electricity Price Cut in Years: What This Means for Your Power Bills and the State’s Economy Households in regional Queensland are set to save up to $150 on their power bills as electricity costs drop by 6.9 per cent. Small businesses will also benefit, with an 8.1 per cent reduction in their electricity costs. The price cut, effective from July 1, is part of a broader trend of falling electricity costs across several Australian states. But experts warn that energy prices remain a major concern, with some outback residents paying twice as much for electricity…

Teenager’s Desperate Bid to Keep Hijacking Case in Children’s Court Fails as Prosecutors Warn of ‘Catastrophic Harms’ and Push for Adult Trial A Victorian teenager who allegedly tried to hijack a Jetstar flight with a shotgun, knives, and a fake bomb faces a potential jury trial in an adult court and a longer stint in custody. The 19-year-old’s case was deemed too serious for the Children’s Court, where the maximum penalty is four years in jail, due to the “high-risk aviation environment” and “catastrophic harms” posed to 173 passengers and six crew. Prosecutors argue the teenager was “clearly committed” to…

From Sports Star to Cultural Icon: The Unstoppable Rise of Mary Fowler At just 23, Mary Fowler has become one of Australia’s most marketable athletes, gracing the cover of fashion magazines and signing a record-breaking endorsement deal. The Matildas star has overcome a career-threatening injury to win two major trophies with Manchester City and is now gearing up for the World Cup. But behind the glamour and glory, Fowler has faced racism and mental health struggles, using her platform to raise awareness and support for others. As she takes on the world stage, can Fowler balance her passion for football…

‘Australian Jihadi Bride’ Who Bought and Enslaved Yazidi Teenager for $14,000 Could Be Freed on Bail Despite Posing ‘Unacceptable Risk’ to Community Australian woman Zeinab Ahmad, 31, charged with slavery offences after allegedly buying and owning a Yazidi slave in Syria Police argue she poses an ‘unacceptable risk’ to the community if released on bail, citing her alleged ties to Islamic State Ahmad’s father, Mohammad, purchased the Yazidi teenager for $14,000 in 2017 to be forced into sexual servitude and house duties Prosecutors fear Ahmad’s release could compromise national security and put the community at risk of extremist activities Zeinab…