Police Hold ‘Serious Concerns’ for Child’s Welfare After Shocking Abduction In a disturbing incident, an 8-year-old girl was taken from a Department of Child Safety facility on the Sunshine Coast, sparking a massive police investigation and an Amber Alert. The little girl was seen being led away by a man in a ute on Thursday morning, leaving police with grave concerns for her safety. What We Know So Far According to Detective Acting Inspector Scott Wiggins, the child was taken from the facility on Beach Rd in Maroochydore around 10:45 am. The man, known to the child, allegedly used force…
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Labour productivity – the amount of work produced per hour – has taken a concerning dip, falling 0.8% in the past 12 months. This news, revealed by the Productivity Commission, has sparked concerns about the country’s ability to grow its way out of debt. The Productivity Bubble Bursts The short-lived productivity boost caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has fizzled out, leaving us back where we started in 2015-2019 – a period of stagnant growth. According to Alex Robson, deputy chair of the Productivity Commission, “reinvigorating productivity is a national priority.” This is especially crucial since even small improvements to the…
Trigger Warning: This article contains distressing details. If you need help, please reach out to the support services listed below. Family and domestic violence support services: If you need help immediately, call emergency services on triple-0 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 Women’s Crisis Line: 1800 811 811 Men’s Referral Service: 1300 766 491 Lifeline: 131 114 In a horrific case that has left a family shattered, Meraj Zafar, 23, has been sentenced to 21 and a half years in jail for murdering his pregnant wife, Arnima Hayat. The disturbing details of the case have sent shockwaves through the…
As the dams spill over, the ground becomes increasingly sodden, and more rain looms on the horizon, it’s hard not to wonder: are we in for another major flood event in Queensland? The Warning Signs are There Flood expert Margaret Cook from Griffith University’s Australian Rivers Institute has some sage advice: keep an eye out for the ants and snakes in your area. If they’re scurrying for higher ground, it’s time for you to do the same – and fast. “We’re not at the panic stage yet, but it’s certainly an issue when the ground is so wet, and more…
A Christmas Reunion to Remember Perth-born soccer superstar Sam Kerr and her pregnant fiancée, American soccer star Kristie Mewis, have finally arrived in Perth just in time for Christmas celebrations! The loving couple landed at Perth Airport on Wednesday afternoon, looking carefree and casual after their long London flight. Bumping Along Kristie proudly showed off her growing baby bump in WA’s summer sun, sporting short leggings, a black cap, and a white crop top. Sam, dressed comfortably in green sports shorts, a black T-shirt, and white sneakers, accompanied her talented fiancée as they lugged their suitcases across the carpark. Reuniting…