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Melbourne Defence Manufacturer Arson Attack Investigated as Possible Terrorism
Australian counter-terrorism authorities are investigating a 2025 arson attack on a defence manufacturer in Melbourne’s north-east as a possible terrorist act, in a significant escalation of the year-long inquiry. The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team, which brings together Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police and ASIO, said the attack on Lovitt Technologies may have been…
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Two charged after replica firearm scare at Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter
Two men have been charged after a major police response to reports of a firearm at Sydney’s busy Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park on Monday afternoon. NSW Police said specialist and uniformed officers were sent to the precinct at about 4.45pm after receiving reports that a man was carrying what appeared to be a firearm.…
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Homicide Detectives Probe Death of Man Found Injured at Australind Bus Stop
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man in his 20s who was found critically injured at a bus stop in Australind, in Western Australia’s South West. Emergency services were called to the bus stop on The Boulevard, near the Treendale shopping precinct, at about 1:20am on Sunday. The man was unresponsive and…
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Retail Worker Critical After Alleged Teen Shop Theft Assault in Sunshine
A 60-year-old retail worker remains in a critical condition after an alleged shop theft escalated into a serious assault in Sunshine, in Melbourne’s west. Victoria Police said four teenagers were arrested after the incident at a shop on Hampshire Road on Saturday afternoon. The group comprised two boys aged 13 and 15 and two girls…
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Man Charged After Two 63-Year-Olds Allegedly Stabbed in Adelaide’s North
A 29-year-old man has been charged after two people were allegedly stabbed and a third person was allegedly assaulted during a morning incident in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. South Australia Police said officers were called to Thompson Avenue at Salisbury Downs at about 7:25am on Friday, July 31, after receiving multiple reports of a stabbing and…
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Adelaide man charged with attempted murder after police officer allegedly stabbed
A 27-year-old Adelaide man has been charged with attempted murder after a South Australian police officer was allegedly stabbed in the neck during a confrontation in Elizabeth East. The officer remained in hospital on Thursday with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police said she was expected to stay there for several more days while continuing her…
Melbourne Defence Manufacturer Arson Attack Investigated as Possible Terrorism
Australian counter-terrorism authorities are investigating a 2025 arson attack on a defence manufacturer in Melbourne’s north-east as a possible terrorist act, in a significant escalation of the year-long inquiry. The Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team, which brings together Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police and ASIO, said the attack on Lovitt Technologies may have been carried out by far-left extremists motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideologies. No arrests have been announced. Investigators have released new images of people they allege were involved and are seeking information from the public as they work to establish the identities of those responsible. Vehicles…
Two charged after replica firearm scare at Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter
Two men have been charged after a major police response to reports of a firearm at Sydney’s busy Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park on Monday afternoon. NSW Police said specialist and uniformed officers were sent to the precinct at about 4.45pm after receiving reports that a man was carrying what appeared to be a firearm. Officers arrested two men, aged 35 and 39, and seized what police described as a replica firearm, a vest, plastic handcuffs and a badge. Police later said there was no ongoing threat to public safety. The incident nevertheless prompted a substantial emergency response at one…
Homicide Detectives Probe Death of Man Found Injured at Australind Bus Stop
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man in his 20s who was found critically injured at a bus stop in Australind, in Western Australia’s South West. Emergency services were called to the bus stop on The Boulevard, near the Treendale shopping precinct, at about 1:20am on Sunday. The man was unresponsive and suffering critical injuries when paramedics arrived. He was taken to Bunbury Hospital, where he was declared dead. Two men assisting police Western Australia Police said two men, both aged in their 30s, were in custody and assisting detectives with their inquiries. Police had not announced…
CGT Changes Will Apply Across All Assets, Not Just Property
Australia's proposed capital gains tax (CGT) reforms are shaping up as one of the most…
Financial educator’s advice on how to reduce your home payment by up to $7000 in 2023
Mortgage holders are still having trouble as a result of the eight consecutive increases in…
The Reserve Bank of Australia increases the cash rate for a ninth month in a row.
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate to its highest level in more…