The teenage triplets who front Perth band Birdland are eager to focus on music once their final Year 12 exams are finished. Francis, Oscar and Conrad Cvitan, aged 18, have performed at festivals, toured Australia and released a debut EP while studying. The Mt Lawley Senior High School students sit their ATAR exams this week, with Conrad and Francis starting on ancient history. The brothers say they wanted to finish their ATAR studies, which they hope will serve them whatever path they choose. Francis said Years 11 and 12 were the best high school years of his life.
A social media influencer has been banned from flying with Qantas and Jetstar after inflating a life jacket inside a plane cabin. Hugh Lovett, one of four brothers behind the TikTok account The Lovetts, inflated the vest on a Jetstar flight from Sydney to Adelaide on Friday, October 16. Video of the incident shows the vest rapidly filling with a loud noise during a pre-flight safety demonstration. Jetstar said customers must follow crew safety instructions and must not tamper with safety equipment. Australian Federal Police officers met the aircraft in Adelaide.
Former NRL stars Matty and Andrew Johns, who led the Newcastle Knights to a 1997 premiership, faced a prolonged rift due to professional and personal tensions. Matty admitted to resenting his younger brother's rapid success, which overshadowed his own achievements. Their feud escalated in 2023 after Matty's public praise for Queensland's coach during a radio show, leading to a heated exchange. The brothers remained estranged for 16 months until their son Jack intervened, facilitating a reconciliation. This marks the second time Jack has helped mend the family's strained relationship.
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A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend, Carter Rhoad, during a surf trip in Baja California. The men were found guilty last week of homicide, aggravated robbery and vehicle theft involving violence. The three were shot dead in a suspected robbery while camping near Ensenada in April 2024, and their bodies were later found in a clifftop well.
Three men convicted of murdering Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad have each been sentenced to 158 years and nine months in jail. A judge in Ensenada, Mexico, found the men acted with premeditation when they shot the trio near the coastal city in April 2024. Prosecutors described the killings as a robbery gone wrong. The men's lawyers have indicated they will appeal the sentence. Premier Roger Cook said the decision may bring the family some closure.
Kilo Bakery & Coffee in Padbury has been named Perth's best bakery after thousands of locals voted in a PerthNow Pulse search. The bakery opened only 18 months ago. Owners Luca and James serve artisan bread, pastries and pizza al taglio, which is made fresh all day, five days a week. Their focciaa is one of the best sellers and sells out quickly, while their rolls, topped with truffle mayonnaise, mushroom and porchetta, are also popular. The brothers say their customers have become like family.
A Mexican court has found three men guilty of murdering Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad. The judge ruled the killings were premeditated. The men were convicted of aggravated homicide and will be sentenced in coming days, with prosecutors seeking up to 150 years. The brothers' parents, Martin and Debra Robinson, said the verdict was an important step towards justice but could not bring their sons back. The men were shot near Ensenada in April 2024, and their bodies were later found in a well.
A United States court has set separate extradition hearings for Andrew and Tristan Tate, who face rape and sex trafficking charges in Britain. Andrew Tate's hearing is set for November 19 and Tristan Tate's for November 20. A judge in Miami rejected the brothers' request to have their cases heard together. The brothers, who hold dual US and British citizenship, have been in custody since July and have sought bail again. British prosecutors allege the pair groomed vulnerable women and forced them into making online pornography. Both men deny any wrongdoing.
Three men have been found guilty in Mexico of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip. A judge ruled the killings were premeditated. The men were convicted of aggravated homicide, violent robbery and vehicle theft, and prosecutors had sought sentences of up to 150 years. Sentencing is set for October 16. The victims' father, Martin Robinson, thanked the court and said the outcome was an important step towards justice.
A Mexican court has found three men guilty of aggravated homicide over the deaths of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad. The victims were killed in April 2024 during a surfing trip in Mexico's Baja California region. The prosecution told the trial the killings happened during a robbery that went wrong. The men will be sentenced on October 16, and prosecutors will seek 210-year prison terms for each. The brothers' parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, from Western Australia, attended the verdict.
Closing arguments have been delivered in the trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend during a 2024 surfing trip to Mexico. A verdict on murder and aggravated robbery charges is scheduled for Friday in Baja California. The victims' parents attended the hearing, with Debra Robinson calling for severe punishment and describing her sons as kind. The American victim's wife addressed the court by video, saying her loss was the greatest pain of her life.
A Mexican judge will deliver a verdict in the trial of three men accused of fatally shooting Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad during a 2024 surfing trip. The victims were found dead in Baja California, with evidence suggesting a robbery attempt. Prosecutors seek 150-year sentences for each defendant. The Robinsons' parents and Rhoad's family will address the court. The case has drawn international attention and highlights ongoing violence in the region.
Brothers Dave and Kevin Miller, owners of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, Massachusetts, defended their teenage staff after a customer allegedly berated a 16-year-old employee over a minor pricing error. Their blunt Facebook post, which included strong language, quickly gained traction online, with many praising their stance. The owners expressed frustration at customers taking out their anger on young workers still learning the ropes. They noted the post's overwhelmingly positive response, even drawing more patrons to their shop. The Millers clarified their message was aimed at fostering patience towards inexperienced employees, not targeting older customers.
