A common species of shark in New Zealand has been recorded making clicking sounds underwater. Researchers hypothesize that the noise comes from the spotted estuary smooth-hound forcefully snapping its teeth. Further studies are required to understand why the shark makes the sound. Scientists are also keen to investigate if there could be more shark species…
Three-time Australian Olympian Linden Hall is concerned by World Athletics’ proposal to introduce chromosome testing for female athletes at future events. This would involve a one-time cheek swab or dry blood-spot test to detect the Y chromosome typically present in males. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced that new regulations will be drafted and a…
Two security guards who punched patrons in a brawl at Summernats have escaped jail time. Fogasavaii Matailupevao Pelepesite Pagaialii and Murphy Meafua punched patrons at the car festival last year when a fight broke out after some attendees were asked to leave. Meafua was handed a two-year good behaviour order and 150 hours of community…
Chris Habiyakare was shot during an altercation with intruders on August 24. Mustafa Alhassan has pleaded guilty to homicide by firearm at Victoria’s Supreme Court after the death of young rapper Chris Habiyakare. Alhassan and two co-offenders forced their way into the victim’s house in Melbourne’s west in 2021, before Alhassan shot him with a…
The MyWay+ system offers a variety of methods for fare payment. The investigation is examining the procurement and implementation of Canberra’s MyWay+ system, which encountered several issues from its inception. During a session by the Legislative Assembly inquiry, it was revealed that public transport users’ personal information was potentially accessible before and after the system’s…
US President Donald Trump has committed to reducing the high price of eggs, which has become a significant issue during his presidency. Despite initially being a campaign strategy focusing on the cost of living, the surging price of eggs has turned into a policy challenge due to a 65 percent increase in costs over the…
A tip-off from a member of the public led the EPA to the illegal stockpile. About 10,000 tyres have been found illegally dumped at Lockwood South, near Bendigo. An investigation has linked the tyres back to more than 100 businesses and individuals, including transport companies and tyre retailers. A number of follow-up investigations are continuing,…
Ricky-Lee Cound died after self-harming in his cell at Hakea Prison. Ricky-Lee Cound died in hospital three years ago after he was found with self-inflicted injuries in his cell at Hakea Prison. An inquest into the Noongar man’s death was held last May, with Coroner Philip Urquhart today making public his findings. Coroner Urquhart made…
An afternoon at the Gabba can be a tough one, but often tends to create sporting magic. In the upper rows of the upper deck on Sunday, surrounded by bodies and concrete and sweat, it felt like a difficult place to miss. The Brisbane Lions unfurled their AFL premiership flag just before midday amid absurd…
A coronial inquest into the death of 66-year-old Darwin woman Judy Smart has identified «systemic failures … which contributed to her death» after routine knee surgery at Royal Darwin Hospital. The hospital has acknowledged that her «passing away with uncontrolled symptoms was the antithesis of appropriate palliative care». Coroner Elisabeth Armitage said NT Health had…
