Gun fired at Sydney Airport, Cadbury product pulled nationally over contamination fears, two dead in botulism outbreak
Two people have died and 14 more hospitalised after eating toxic sandwiches from a food truck in Italy's south. Authorities believe they suffered from botulism with nine people being investigated over the outbreak.
Coles, Woolworths and a host of other stores have pulled a Cadbury product over fears it is contaminated with plastic.
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Tony Abbott directs traffic in car park
We've seen former prime minister Tony Abbott pop up in all sorts of places over the years and now he's been spotted stepping in to direct traffic.
The moment Abbott, dressed in a shirt and tie, assisted drivers at a boom gate in an underground car park was captured on video by Meredith Whitworth and shared by the Humans of Eastwood Instagram page.
Enjoy.
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A post shared by Humans of Eastwood | Justin Li (@humansofeastwooddaily)
Kangaroo Island hit by quake
Kangaroo Island has been rocked by a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the early hours of Wednesday, just days after another tremor shook the state's Mid North.
Geoscience Australia recorded the quake at a depth of 10km, striking just after 1am and felt in and around Kingscote and parts of the South Australian mainland.
Dozens of people have so far reported experiencing the tremor.
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred on Kangaroo Island in South Australia at 1:32am today. Report what you felt at https://t.co/Prd1YdxRXg pic.twitter.com/6tb0WuheSm
— Seismology Research Centre (@Earthquakes_AU) August 12, 2025
The latest seismic activity follows a magnitude 2.5 quake near Laura in the Mid North at 2.26am on Friday.
That tremor, detected at a depth of 4km, was felt in Jamestown and Hallett.
Earlier this month, two quakes to the north of Adelaide - a 2.3 magnitude shake at Hawker and a 2.8 tremor near the Flinders Ranges - were recorded on the same day.
In June, Jamestown was struck by a 3.2 magnitude earthquake, with more than 70 reports from residents who felt it. That came just over a month after a 2.7 magnitude tremor hit the Adelaide Hills near Nairne.
- NewsWire
Two die in suspected botulism outbreak
Two people have died in Italy from suspected botulism after eating sausage sandwiches from a food truck.
Authorities are investigating nine people over the outbreak that has left 14 people hospitalised in the nation's south, The Telegraph reported.
The victims all fell ill within 24 to 48 hours of eating paninis filled with grilled sausages and summer vegetables from the food truck.
'Toxic botulism is highly potent. Just a very small amount is enough to cause serious harm, as we have seen," Enrico Di Rosa, the president of the Italian Society of Workplace Hygiene, said.
Cadbury product pulled from shelves nationwide
Cadbury Australia has issued a product recall on a popular chocolate item sold at Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Drakes, The Reject Shop, and independent retailers nationally. The confectionery company is recalling the 10 Piece Sharebag Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy Beanies 160g marked with the date 21.05.2026.
The $7 product is being recalled due to the presence of plastic, which may cause illness or injury if consumed.
The Marvellous Creations Sharebag includes 10 mini bars, combining Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate, jelly pieces, beanies, and popping candy. No other Cadbury products have been affected by this recall.
Read more here.
Dramatic scenes after gun fired at Sydney Airport
A man has been arrested after a police firearm was discharged during a dramatic confrontation at the T2 domestic terminal at Sydney Airport.
Australian Federal Police have confirmed the man was arrested on Wednesday morning.
'An investigation into the incident has been launched and a crime scene has been established,' police said in a statement.
'There were no injuries as a result of the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
'Further comment will be provided at an appropriate time.'
A spokesperson for Sydney Airport media earlier confirmed an altercation had taken place at a domestic terminal of the Mascot airport on Wednesday morning.
'Sydney Airport is currently assisting Australian Federal Police following an incident earlier this morning,' a statement read.
'No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
'An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.'
It has been reported the incident sent part of the T2 terminal into lockdown, according to 2GB's Ben Fordham.
Video obtained by 2GB showed a man pinned to floor by at least two other men, with a AFP officer brandishing a rifle kneeling on the floor next to the group.
One witness told 2GB "everyone hit the deck" when the gun discharged.
- NewsWire
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Tony Abbott directs traffic in car park
We've seen former prime minister Tony Abbott pop up in all sorts of places over the years and now he's been spotted stepping in to direct traffic.
The moment Abbott, dressed in a shirt and tie, assisted drivers at a boom gate in an underground car park was captured on video by Meredith Whitworth and shared by the Humans of Eastwood Instagram page.
Enjoy.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Humans of Eastwood | Justin Li (@humansofeastwooddaily)
We've seen former prime minister Tony Abbott pop up in all sorts of places over the years and now he's been spotted stepping in to direct traffic.
The moment Abbott, dressed in a shirt and tie, assisted drivers at a boom gate in an underground car park was captured on video by Meredith Whitworth and shared by the Humans of Eastwood Instagram page.
Enjoy.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Humans of Eastwood | Justin Li (@humansofeastwooddaily)
Kangaroo Island hit by quake
Kangaroo Island has been rocked by a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the early hours of Wednesday, just days after another tremor shook the state's Mid North.
Geoscience Australia recorded the quake at a depth of 10km, striking just after 1am and felt in and around Kingscote and parts of the South Australian mainland.
Dozens of people have so far reported experiencing the tremor.
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred on Kangaroo Island in South Australia at 1:32am today. Report what you felt at https://t.co/Prd1YdxRXg pic.twitter.com/6tb0WuheSm
— Seismology Research Centre (@Earthquakes_AU) August 12, 2025
The latest seismic activity follows a magnitude 2.5 quake near Laura in the Mid North at 2.26am on Friday.
That tremor, detected at a depth of 4km, was felt in Jamestown and Hallett.
Earlier this month, two quakes to the north of Adelaide - a 2.3 magnitude shake at Hawker and a 2.8 tremor near the Flinders Ranges - were recorded on the same day.
In June, Jamestown was struck by a 3.2 magnitude earthquake, with more than 70 reports from residents who felt it. That came just over a month after a 2.7 magnitude tremor hit the Adelaide Hills near Nairne.
- NewsWire
Kangaroo Island has been rocked by a magnitude 3.6 earthquake in the early hours of Wednesday, just days after another tremor shook the state's Mid North.
Geoscience Australia recorded the quake at a depth of 10km, striking just after 1am and felt in and around Kingscote and parts of the South Australian mainland.
Dozens of people have so far reported experiencing the tremor.
A magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred on Kangaroo Island in South Australia at 1:32am today. Report what you felt at https://t.co/Prd1YdxRXg pic.twitter.com/6tb0WuheSm
— Seismology Research Centre (@Earthquakes_AU) August 12, 2025
The latest seismic activity follows a magnitude 2.5 quake near Laura in the Mid North at 2.26am on Friday.
That tremor, detected at a depth of 4km, was felt in Jamestown and Hallett.
Earlier this month, two quakes to the north of Adelaide - a 2.3 magnitude shake at Hawker and a 2.8 tremor near the Flinders Ranges - were recorded on the same day.
In June, Jamestown was struck by a 3.2 magnitude earthquake, with more than 70 reports from residents who felt it. That came just over a month after a 2.7 magnitude tremor hit the Adelaide Hills near Nairne.
- NewsWire
Two die in suspected botulism outbreak
Two people have died in Italy from suspected botulism after eating sausage sandwiches from a food truck.
Authorities are investigating nine people over the outbreak that has left 14 people hospitalised in the nation's south, The Telegraph reported.
The victims all fell ill within 24 to 48 hours of eating paninis filled with grilled sausages and summer vegetables from the food truck.
'Toxic botulism is highly potent. Just a very small amount is enough to cause serious harm, as we have seen," Enrico Di Rosa, the president of the Italian Society of Workplace Hygiene, said.
Two people have died in Italy from suspected botulism after eating sausage sandwiches from a food truck.
Authorities are investigating nine people over the outbreak that has left 14 people hospitalised in the nation's south, The Telegraph reported.
The victims all fell ill within 24 to 48 hours of eating paninis filled with grilled sausages and summer vegetables from the food truck.
'Toxic botulism is highly potent. Just a very small amount is enough to cause serious harm, as we have seen," Enrico Di Rosa, the president of the Italian Society of Workplace Hygiene, said.
Cadbury product pulled from shelves nationwide
Cadbury Australia has issued a product recall on a popular chocolate item sold at Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Drakes, The Reject Shop, and independent retailers nationally. The confectionery company is recalling the 10 Piece Sharebag Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy Beanies 160g marked with the date 21.05.2026.
The $7 product is being recalled due to the presence of plastic, which may cause illness or injury if consumed.
The Marvellous Creations Sharebag includes 10 mini bars, combining Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate, jelly pieces, beanies, and popping candy. No other Cadbury products have been affected by this recall.
Read more here.
Cadbury Australia has issued a product recall on a popular chocolate item sold at Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Drakes, The Reject Shop, and independent retailers nationally. The confectionery company is recalling the 10 Piece Sharebag Marvellous Creations Jelly Popping Candy Beanies 160g marked with the date 21.05.2026.
The $7 product is being recalled due to the presence of plastic, which may cause illness or injury if consumed.
The Marvellous Creations Sharebag includes 10 mini bars, combining Cadbury Dairy Milk milk chocolate, jelly pieces, beanies, and popping candy. No other Cadbury products have been affected by this recall.
Read more here.
Dramatic scenes after gun fired at Sydney Airport
A man has been arrested after a police firearm was discharged during a dramatic confrontation at the T2 domestic terminal at Sydney Airport.
Australian Federal Police have confirmed the man was arrested on Wednesday morning.
'An investigation into the incident has been launched and a crime scene has been established,' police said in a statement.
'There were no injuries as a result of the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
'Further comment will be provided at an appropriate time.'
A spokesperson for Sydney Airport media earlier confirmed an altercation had taken place at a domestic terminal of the Mascot airport on Wednesday morning.
'Sydney Airport is currently assisting Australian Federal Police following an incident earlier this morning,' a statement read.
'No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
'An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.'
It has been reported the incident sent part of the T2 terminal into lockdown, according to 2GB's Ben Fordham.
Video obtained by 2GB showed a man pinned to floor by at least two other men, with a AFP officer brandishing a rifle kneeling on the floor next to the group.
One witness told 2GB "everyone hit the deck" when the gun discharged.
- NewsWire
A man has been arrested after a police firearm was discharged during a dramatic confrontation at the T2 domestic terminal at Sydney Airport.
Australian Federal Police have confirmed the man was arrested on Wednesday morning.
'An investigation into the incident has been launched and a crime scene has been established,' police said in a statement.
'There were no injuries as a result of the incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
'Further comment will be provided at an appropriate time.'
A spokesperson for Sydney Airport media earlier confirmed an altercation had taken place at a domestic terminal of the Mascot airport on Wednesday morning.
'Sydney Airport is currently assisting Australian Federal Police following an incident earlier this morning,' a statement read.
'No injuries occurred as a result of the incident.
'An arrest has been made and the airport is operating normally.'
It has been reported the incident sent part of the T2 terminal into lockdown, according to 2GB's Ben Fordham.
Video obtained by 2GB showed a man pinned to floor by at least two other men, with a AFP officer brandishing a rifle kneeling on the floor next to the group.
One witness told 2GB "everyone hit the deck" when the gun discharged.
- NewsWire
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