A father who fatally bashed a fellow heroin addict with a hammer in front of his six-year-old son will spend at least eight years behind bars. The 51-year-old man, who… Continue reading Heroin user jailed for fatal hammer attack
Police in India say they have recaptured a Sikh separatist leader, who escaped from a prison in Punjab. Harminder Singh Mintoo was arrested from the main railway station in the… Continue reading India jailbreak: Sikh separatist Harminder Singh Mintoo recaptured
Accused murderer Darren Ashley, who allegedly killed his former partner, persistently told a friend he was going to kill the woman, a court has been told. Ashley is on trial… Continue reading Accused murderer Darren Ashley told friend he was going to kill former partner Kirsty, court hears
Traffic on Sydney’s M4 motorway was brought to a halt this afternoon as a four-wheel drive spun wildly in circles as its driver sat unconscious behind the wheel. Motorists rushed… Continue reading Unconscious man behind wheel as car spins out of control on major Sydney motorway
Four people have died in separate crashes after a horror day on Queensland roads on Saturday. A three-car crash at Landsborough, north of Brisbane, left one dead and two others… Continue reading Four dead, two injured after tragic day on Queensland roads
Seven people have died and another remains missing after a boating accident in New Zealand. Police said a boat carrying 11 people got into trouble in Kaipara Harbour near Auckland… Continue reading New Zealand boat accident: Seven dead, one missing after chartered trawler accident near Auckland
A Cirque Du Soleil performer has escaped serious injury after falling and landing on her head during a show in Brisbane. Paramedics were called to the big top at Skygate,… Continue reading Cirque du Soleil acrobat falls on head during Brisbane show
Syrian forces have retaken the largest rebel-controlled area in east Aleppo. The capture of Hanano district, in north-east Aleppo, gives the army an advantage in its drive to seize other… Continue reading Syria government forces retake largest Aleppo rebel district
A lucky escape appears to have been made with police and ambulance officers headed to a single-vehicle crash on Obi Obi Rd, Kidaman Creek this afternoon. A police spokesman said… Continue reading Lucky escape after car rolls on hinterland road – Sunshine Coast
Two people have been killed in an ultralight aircraft crashed near Rockhampton on Friday afternoon. “Initial inquires indicate the ultralight plane had taken off about 1pm and at 3.20pm authorities… Continue reading Two dead after light aircraft crash in central Queensland
Two drivers have been killed in separate collisions on Queensland’s roads. A 21-year-old driver died when his car hit a power pole at Shoal Point Road in Bucasia, a suburb… Continue reading Two killed in separate Queensland traffic accidents
Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former president and leader of the Communist revolution, has died aged 90, his brother has said. “The commander in chief of the Cuban revolution died at 22:29… Continue reading Cuba’s Fidel Castro, former president, dies aged 90
