Thousands ride from Sydney to Canberra in remembrance of fallen police officers
More than two thousand people have gathered to honour Australia’s fallen police officers at the 2016 Wall to Wall motorcycle ride event, including the wife of slain police accountant Curtis Cheng.The annual Ride for Remembrance aims to honour the service and sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty.Inspired by the popular American police motorcycle and charity event in Texas, the ride started in 2009 and attracts hundreds to the National Police Memorial in Canberra every year. Selina C..>> view originalLiberal MP John Alexander says Pauline Hanson's 'abhorrent' racism must be rejected
A Liberal MP has warned the racism and ignorance embodied by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson could have tragic consequences for Australia, calling on his fellow politicians to explicitly reject her views.Senator Hanson's incendiary first speech in the upper house on Wednesday - in which she said Australia was in danger of being "swamped" by Muslims, called for a ban on further Muslim migration and declared multiculturalism had failed - sparked widespread condemnation. More News Vid..>> view originalJulie Bishop says Australia will look elsewhere if US doesn't pass trade deal
Australia will seek out alternative free trade agreements in the region should the Trans-Pacific Partnership fail to pass a US Congress vote, the foreign affairs minister, Julie Bishop, has said. Bishop made the comments while addressing reporters in Washington, where she has met representatives for US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. She will also meet the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, and attend US president Barack Obama’s leaders’ summit on refugees in New York...>> view originalMan suffers head injury after footy fan brawl in Melbourne CBD
NINE people have been arrested and one person was taken to hospital after a vicious brawl in Melbourne’s CBD early this morning.The fight broke out between two groups at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston streets about 3.30am.Victoria Police spokeswoman Amelia Penhall said: “A number of people were injured in the incident”Some of the men were believed to be wearing Hawthorn scarves and jumpers.Ambulance Victoria spokesman John Mullen said one man, aged in his 30s, was taken to the Royal M..>> view originalHomes could be flooded in three Vic towns
The Avoca River peaked to 7.5 metres this morning. (9NEWS) Almost a dozen properties are at risk of above-floor flooding in the Victorian towns of Charlton, Panmure and Allansford.Residents in low-lying areas of Charlton in Victoria's northwest have been advised they should evacuate as the Avoca River peaks.The river likely peaked at 7.55 metres on Saturday afternoon, the State Control Centre says, but it's expected to remain at that level for the next 24 hours. Four Charlton properties are at ..>> view originalDriver uninjured after Vic train hits car
A car has collided with a train in Melbourne days after two women in their 70s were killed when their car was crushed by a train at a crossing.A 33-year-old man was uninjured when a train hit his vehicle in Noble Park on Saturday morning, and it's alleged his car went under the crossing boom gates as they were closing.Meanwhile, investigations are continuing into the circumstances which led to two women being killed when their car was crushed by a Melbourne train on Wednesday.Originally publishe..>> view originalWoman stabbed in chest, hand during robbery in Sydney's south west
Woman stabbed in chest, hand during robbery in Sydney's south west Updated September 17, 2016 14:46:08 A woman was stabbed in the chest and hand after confronting two men who broke into her home in Sydney's south west armed with a hammer and knife, police say.Emergency services were called to the Styles Crescent, Minto home at 8:30am today where the 45-year-old woman was attacked, officers said.Police alleged that the two armed males, believed to be in their late teens ..>> view originalGay pride march in Brisbane attracts thousands including police, politicians
Gay pride march in Brisbane attracts thousands including police, politicians Updated September 17, 2016 19:13:03 About 2,000 people have marched through Fortitude Valley to New Farm Park in inner Brisbane to support Queensland's gay, lesbian and transgender community in the city's annual Pride Day Festival.Politicians, emergency services and police officers were among those who joined the march.Leading the way were State Government ministers Jackie Trad, Cameron Dick, G..>> view originalBoys, 11 and 14, missing from Toowoomba
A 14-year-old is missing from Toowoomba. Photo: QUEENSLAND POLICE Two boys have gone missing from the same town in southern Queensland in what police believe are separate incidents.A 14-year-old boy, described as Aboriginal with dyed blonde hair and approximately 165cm tall, was last seen on Friday around 1pm on Neil Street in Toowoomba, while an 11-year-old boy went missing near a chicken fast food restaurant. An 11-year-old is also missing from Toowoomba. Photo: QUEENSLAND POLICE..>> view originalWA Liberal leadership: Minister Tony Simpson resigns over loss of faith in Premier Colin Barnett
WA Liberal leadership: Minister Tony Simpson resigns over loss of faith in Premier Colin Barnett Updated September 17, 2016 17:19:01 Local Government Minister Tony Simpson has resigned from the West Australian Cabinet, saying Premier Colin Barnett no longer has his full support. Key points:Tony Simpson tells the Premier his resignation is effective immediatelyMr Simpson wants the leadership issue to be resolved next weekLeadership speculation has been dogging Mr Barnet..>> view original
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
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