Police on scene regarding Wendy Sleeman incident. Source : QLD Police/Twitter The body of missing Gold Coast woman Wendy Sleeman was found in the boot of a car in Brisbane’s North. While the body is yet to be formally identified, Queensland Police say it is believed to be Ms Sleeman’s body. Ms Sleeman, 61, went…
The truck used by Saipov in his attack. Source : Wikimedia Commons (Used under Creative Commons) Sayfullo Saipov, an Islamic extremist who killed eight people in New York on Halloween 2017 could face the death penalty. Saipov, 34, used a truck to go on a rampage, where he killed eight people on a popular bike…
Memphis Police officers charged with Tyre Nichols’ death. From left to right: Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills, Demetrius Haley, and Tadarrius Bean. Source : Memphis Police 5 ex Memphis police officers have been charged over the death of Tyre Nichols on second-degree murder charges. Tyre Nichols, 29, died in hospital early January from…
Scientist putting drops into a test tube. Source : Martin Lopez via Pexels The federal government has announced a $24 million investment for health and medical research that focuses on improving outcomes for women. The funding will help develop targeted treatments, including those for breast and ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and mental health impacts of infertility…
The Ross River in Townsville, the closest city to where the facility will be built. Source : Wikimedia commons (Used under Creative Commons) A critical minerals demonstration facility, the first of its kind in Australia, will be built in Townsville. The facility cost $75 million, which is more than seven times the original investment placed…
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman. Source : Wikimedia Commons (Used under creative commons) The Queensland Government has provided 11 organisations with grants to address domestic, family, and sexual violence. The grants are a part of the Safe and Diverse Communities Grant Program. The program is aimed at addressing domestic, family, and sexual violence…
Chris Hipkins, the new NZ PM. Source : Wikimedia Commons (Used under Creative Commons) Chris Hipkins has been officially sworn in as the 41st Prime Minister of New Zealand after serving as a member of Parliament since 2008. Mr Hipkins was sworn in alongside Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Seuloni in Wellington minutes after former Prime…
Man holding assault rifle. Source : Mauricio Mascaro via Pexels After the shooting at a California dance hall, two more mass shootings have taken place resulting in loss of life. This past weekend, 11 people were killed in Monterey Park, California, by 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, who took to the Star Ballroom Dance Studio, and…
Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight. Source : Jamie Christiani/Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists The 2023 Doomsday Clock has been moved by atomic scientists to 90 seconds to midnight, placing the world in “a time of unprecedented danger”. The Doomsday Clock was created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists in 1947 to illustrate…
Google search engine displayed on a tablet. Source : Photomix via Pexels Google has been sued by the US Justice Department following allegations of misconduct surrounding online advertising. The Justice Department, and eight states, filed an antitrust suit agents the internet giant, describing conduct as negatively impacting advertisers, consumers, and the US Government. Google is…