Get the appFour people have been injured after shots were fired from a vehicle outside a licensed premises on Bryants Road, Loganholme. Police said reports of the shooting were received at 8.15pm on 24 October. The injured people were taken to hospital, where their conditions are being assessed. Witnesses saw the vehicle leave the scene. Police said there is not believed to be any ongoing threat to the public and urged anyone with information to contact them.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in serious but stable condition, improved from critical, after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. Melbourne's Alfred Hospital provided the update on Saturday. Her legs have been amputated. Police allege the incident was a deliberate attack by a 43-year-old Tarrawingee man, who has been charged with several offences. He appeared in Wangaratta Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Her husband, Phil Haines, said the family is grateful she is alive. The investigation is ongoing.
A grey four-wheel drive sank in floodwater covering a road in Morayfield, north of Brisbane, within about six minutes. ABC reporter Will Murray and bystander Daniel Hainey pulled the driver free after the vehicle was submerged. Flood researcher Amy Peden said people cannot judge the depth or speed of floodwater, and warned that rescues can cost would-be rescuers their lives. Queensland Fire and Rescue instructor Matt Kelemen advised occupants to lower windows or break side windows, as opening doors against floodwater is difficult.
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Get the appIndependent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after a violent attack that resulted in the loss of one leg. The alleged assailant, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been remanded in custody until February. Victorian police have charged Nugent with three offences and are considering additional charges. The incident occurred outside Haines' electoral office in Melbourne. Nugent is accused of using a vehicle to strike the MP.
Independent MP Helen Haines remains in critical condition after a violent attack that resulted in the loss of one leg. The alleged assailant, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, has been remanded in custody until February. Victorian police have charged Nugent with three offences and are considering additional charges. The incident occurred outside Haines' electoral office in Melbourne. Nugent is accused of using a vehicle to strike the MP.
A man has been arrested over an alleged attack on federal MP Helen Haines outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. Police allege the driver made a U-turn, struck her with a four-wheel drive, reversed and hit her again. Dr Haines, 65, was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital and remains in critical condition after surgery. A bystander restrained the driver until police arrived, and a knife was seized from the vehicle. The 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee is being investigated by counterterrorism authorities, who are examining possible political motivation.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition in Melbourne after a four-wheel drive allegedly struck her outside her Wangaratta office on Monday afternoon. A 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee was arrested at the scene and is being questioned by police. Counterterrorism authorities have joined Victoria Police in the investigation, and the motive is not yet known. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a bystander who restrained the suspect a hero, and political leaders have condemned the attack.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition in Melbourne after a four-wheel drive allegedly struck her outside her Wangaratta office on Monday afternoon. A 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee was arrested at the scene and is being questioned by police. Counterterrorism authorities have joined Victoria Police in the investigation, and the motive is not yet known. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a bystander who restrained the suspect a hero, and political leaders have condemned the attack.
Independent MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition in Melbourne after a four-wheel drive allegedly struck her outside her Wangaratta office on Monday afternoon. A 43-year-old man from Tarrawingee was arrested at the scene and is being questioned by police. Counterterrorism authorities have joined Victoria Police in the investigation, and the motive is not yet known. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a bystander who restrained the suspect a hero, and political leaders have condemned the attack.
Independent MP Helen Haines is fighting for her life after being struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, north-east Victoria. Police say a 43-year-old Tarrawingee man was arrested at the scene after bystanders tackled him. A knife was seized from the vehicle, and police are investigating whether the incident was intentional. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described it as an attack but said it was too early to determine a motive. Political leaders from across the spectrum expressed shock and condemned violence against elected representatives.
Independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an alleged attack involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Police have arrested a 43-year-old man, and a knife was allegedly found in his car. Police say a 65-year-old woman was struck and is in critical condition, and her family has confirmed she is receiving medical care. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the motive is not known. Politicians across parties have condemned the alleged attack, and the federal police, Asio and a counter-terror taskforce are investigating.
Independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an alleged attack involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria. Police have arrested a 43-year-old man, and a knife was allegedly found in his car. Police say a 65-year-old woman was struck and is in critical condition, and her family has confirmed she is receiving medical care. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the motive is not known. Politicians across parties have condemned the alleged attack, and the federal police, Asio and a counter-terror taskforce are investigating.
Northern Territory Police have arrested and charged a 48-year-old man over a violent disturbance in Alice Springs. Police allege that around 2:05am, a vehicle was driven at people during fighting on Cora Crescent in Gillen, and struck a 68-year-old man twice. The driver allegedly tried to throw a petrol fire at bystanders. The man faces multiple charges, including acts intended to cause serious harm, and will appear in court. The victim, who has non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to hospital by St John. The vehicle has been seized and investigations continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
A 38-year-old man was seriously injured when his vehicle left Cordeaux Road at Cordeaux Heights on Monday night and struck a tree. Police said emergency services were called at about 6:40 pm. The driver was airlifted by NSW Air Ambulance to St George Hospital, where his condition is described as serious and unstable. Lake Illawarra Police District officers are investigating how the crash occurred. Police are asking anyone with information or dashcam footage to come forward.
A fresh initiative in Colac aims to bolster vehicle security through straightforward measures, while fostering neighbourhood connections. The campaign encourages residents to engage with their community while enhancing safety standards.
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Get the appA search is underway for Craig Trethewey, 59, after his abandoned car was found in a floodway near Stonehenge, Queensland. The purple Honda Jazz, bearing Queensland registration 832AT5, was discovered on 4 October with flood damage. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded major flooding in the area in March-April 2025, with the Thomson River reaching 7.40 metres. Police and Trethewey's family are concerned for his welfare and are appealing for information.
Subaru Australia has initiated a recall for 42 of its 2026 Forester Hybrid models due to a potential safety defect. The issue involves a manufacturing flaw in the transaxle that could cause cracks, potentially disabling the parking lock function. This could lead to the vehicle moving unexpectedly while parked, posing a risk of accidents and serious injury. Affected owners will be notified and repairs will be conducted at no cost. The Forester remains Subaru's top-selling model in Australia this year.
A 59-year-old man, Craig Michael Trethewey, is missing after his purple Honda Jazz was found abandoned near Stonehenge in Queensland. The vehicle, displaying registration 832AT5, was discovered in a dry floodway by a local musterer. Investigations suggest the car had flood damage and hadn't moved for some time. Trethewey was last seen driving the vehicle on 7 March 2025. Police and family are concerned for his welfare and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Thieves stole two cars from a fourth-floor Townsville apartment by accessing the balcony. Queensland Police are investigating the alleged break-in, warning that offenders are targeting CBD apartments. Jools Munro, a former police officer, said the burglary left her feeling violated. Police data shows vehicle theft charges in the region remained steady over 12 months, with fluctuations in monthly offences. The couple tracked their cars to outer-city suburbs using phone apps.