Fiji’s former long-serving prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to a year in prison for perverting the course of justice, local media reported. Bainimarama was initially spared jail in the case during sentencing last month, before an appeal by the country’s director for public prosecutions. On Thursday, that appeal was upheld by Fiji’s high… Continue reading Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama sentenced to year in jail – reports | Fiji
Perth pet owners warned over potentially deadly virus found in Butler dog parks
Perth pet owners have been warned about a potentially deadly virus found at dog parks in the city’s north. City of Wanneroo confirmed two parks in the suburb of Butler have reported cases of the deadly parvovirus. The highly contagious virus was detected at Kingsbridge Park and Pembury Park, prompting warnings for dog owners to… Continue reading Perth pet owners warned over potentially deadly virus found in Butler dog parks
East coast rain to drag on for days, Sydney on verge of weather record
Heavy rain and grey skies over Sydney are forecast to continue over the weekend, putting the city within sight of a record for consecutive damp days. The latest weather forecast looks like dashing the hopes of millions of people in eastern Australia who have been counting on a blast of sunshine this weekend. Meteorologists say… Continue reading East coast rain to drag on for days, Sydney on verge of weather record
Man’s body found behind church on Monaco St, Broadbeach, on the Gold Coast
The death of a man whose body was found behind a church on the Gold Coast is under investigation. The discovery was made at the River Church on Monaco St in Broadbeach on Thursday morning. Emergency services were called but the man was declared dead at the scene. He has been identified as a 45-year-old… Continue reading Man’s body found behind church on Monaco St, Broadbeach, on the Gold Coast
US will stop supplying some weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah, Biden warns | Joe Biden
Joe Biden has issued a blunt warning to Israel that his administration will stop supplying bombs and artillery shells if its military pushes ahead with an offensive on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, in what could mark the start of a turning point in relations between the two countries. The US president delivered the… Continue reading US will stop supplying some weapons to Israel if it invades Rafah, Biden warns | Joe Biden
Joe Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah
US President Joe Biden has said he won’t supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah – the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza – over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there. Biden, in an interview with CNN, said the US was… Continue reading Joe Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah
Doctor’s warning on why you should never go to the toilet ‘just in case’
A doctor has warned everyone to stop running to the toilet “just in case” — as the habit can do more harm than good to your bladder over time. Dr Rachel Peck said using the bathroom at the slightest feeling of having to go, despite not really needing to, could lead to increased urgency and… Continue reading Doctor’s warning on why you should never go to the toilet ‘just in case’
Macklemore performs pro-Palestine song for first time at New Zealand concert | Macklemore
The US rapper Macklemore has performed live for the first time his new track Hind’s Hall, expressing solidarity with Palestine and condemning Israel’s military campaign, in front of a sellout crowd in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington. “I stand here today and every day forward for the rest of my life in solidarity with the people… Continue reading Macklemore performs pro-Palestine song for first time at New Zealand concert | Macklemore
Customers return in droves to Westfield Bondi Junction
Memories of the deadly stabbing spree that saw six people killed in a Westfield shopping centre at Bondi Junction last month haven’t kept shoppers away, with the owners revealing visitor numbers have remained steady since re-opening. Joel Cauchi, 40, fatally stabbed six people and wounded a dozen more at the Westfield, including a nine-month-old baby,… Continue reading Customers return in droves to Westfield Bondi Junction
Esava Ratugolea declares he wants to ‘ruin’ ex-teammate Tom Hawkins’ milestone game
Port Adelaide recruit Esava Ratugolea has lit the fuse ahead of his first meeting with Geelong, declaring he wants to “ruin” Tom Hawkins’ milestone game. Hawkins will equal his great mate Joel Selwood on 355 games, a club record, in Friday night’s home game against the Power. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Esava Ratugolea declares he… Continue reading Esava Ratugolea declares he wants to ‘ruin’ ex-teammate Tom Hawkins’ milestone game