A 19-year-old woman is in a critical condition and three men are seriously injured after shots were fired from a car outside a Loganholme pub on Saturday night. Police say a silver Mitsubishi stopped near people standing outside during an intermission at a boxing event and fired multiple shots. Police believe the woman was an innocent bystander. The Mitsubishi was later found burnt out at Waterford West, and police are investigating a possible link to a second vehicle fire. Police are appealing to the public for information.
A 22-year-old Belgian tourist is facing charges after a base jump from an Auckland hotel left him dangling outside the building. Emergency crews reached him on Tuesday night after reports of a man in a parachute on the exterior of Hotel Indigo on Albert Street. Fire and Emergency New Zealand said he had jumped from the 27th floor, but his parachute caught on the building and left him stranded near the 23rd floor. Rescuers removed a window to bring him inside after nearly an hour. He was not injured.
Construction has started on the $1.2 billion Hamilton Grove precinct on Brisbane's riverfront, 14 years after developer Wentworth Equities bought the site. The project in Hamilton will include three prestige towers, a five-star hotel and retail outlets. Plans include 292 apartments, a 196-room hotel and 3000 square metres of retail space. Developer chairman Sameh Ibrahim called the sod turning a milestone. The Queensland Government is investing $154 million in infrastructure to support the wider Hamilton Northshore area.
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The Humpty Doo Hotel, about 40 kilometres south-east of Darwin, is up for sale after almost four decades under licensee Rod Parry. The pub, established in 1971, survived Cyclone Tracy and has inspired bush ballads including Slim Dusty's Humpty Doo Waltz. Parry says he wants to rest, and he hopes new owners will keep the bar unchanged. The property, listed by Brisbane-based broker JLL, drew interest from across Australia. Expressions of interest for the new licensee will be open for a month.
A Sydney-born writer who moved to Melbourne spent 48 hours playing tourist in the city. Pan Pacific Melbourne in South Wharf, a five-star hotel overlooking the Yarra River, was the base. The writer praised the Panoramic Suite, its views, the Pacific Club Lounge and the Happy Sleeper Program. Activities included a river cruise, a visit to Melbourne Skydeck on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower, and a tour of Starward Distillery in Port Melbourne. The writer's stay was complimentary, and all opinions are their own.
A baby has been found dead at a hotel in Glen Osmond, southeast of Adelaide's CBD. Emergency services were called to conduct a welfare check at the hotel on Mount Barker Road about 9am on Saturday. The infant was found dead when police and paramedics arrived. Police have launched an investigation into the death. A South Australia Police spokesperson said further information will be provided when available.
Keilor mourns Ray Dodd, the late publican who ran the Keilor Hotel for over half a century. Known for his community spirit, Dodd supported numerous local organisations and events. His family values and humour left a lasting impression on residents. The hotel, now managed by his family, remains a community hub. Dodd's legacy includes a Rotary Club fellowship and personal renovations to the historic establishment.
