Police arrest suspect in Melbourne synagogue arson attack
A 21-year-old Melbourne man was arrested at a house on Wednesday on suspicion that he had set fire to the Adass Israel Synagogue in December, Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Wendy Steendam said. The predawn attack destroyed the synagogue and left a worshipper with minor burns.
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Australian state rolls out machete ‘disposal bins' ahead of ban
An Australian state has asked citizens to surrender machetes at disposal bins ahead of a statewide ban on the weapons aimed at combating knife crime. Australia's state of Victoria on Thursday announced that more than 40 machete disposal bins will be available at police stations across the state to allow citizens to safely get rid of the weapons without a penalty before the Sept. 1 ban begins. Advertisement 'Owning, carrying, using, buying, or selling a machete without a valid exemption or approval will be a criminal offense,' the Victorian government said in a statement. The government is running a 'Machete Amnesty' period from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30 to support the safe disposal of machetes. Those who do not surrender their machetes during the amnesty period may face imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of more than $47,000 AUD ($31,725 US dollars). 'These knives destroy lives – so we're taking them off the streets,' Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan said in a statement. 3 Australia's state of Victoria on Thursday announced that more than 40 machete disposal bins will be available at police stations across the state. Instagram / Lily D'Ambrosio MP Advertisement Victoria police have seized a record number of illegal knives from the streets, averaging at least 44 knives a day, Sky News Australia reported. Minister for Police Anthony Carbines said the government is backing Victoria Police to get the weapons out of the hands of young people to keep citizens safe. 3 The government is running a 'Machete Amnesty' period from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30 to support the safe disposal of machetes. State Government of Victoria 'Our message to anyone with these weapons is simple – get rid of them or face the consequences,' Carbines said in a statement. Advertisement Exemptions for those who can possess a machete include agricultural workers who use them as part of their job, along with machetes that are used in a traditional, historical or cultural capacity, according to the government. Individuals exempt must comply with strict conditions and be able to demonstrate eligibility if asked by police. 3 Victoria police have seized a record number of illegal knives from the streets, averaging at least 44 knives a day. Con Chronis/EPA/Shutterstock The Victoria government said it had already issued a temporary ban on the sale of machetes in May, resulting in Amazon removing the weapons for purchase from its website.
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Robert Irwin face of new $130m push, woman charged after toddler found in suitcase, cops charge boy after 'dangerous' find
Hello and welcome to Yahoo's live news blog this Monday. Robert Irwin will be the face of a new $130 million push to advertise Australia to the rest of the world. A woman in New Zealand has been charged after a two-year-old girl was discovered inside a suitcase in the baggage compartment of a bus. She was only found when another passenger asked to access their bag, with the "very hot" child being taken to hospital for assessment. Follow along as we bring you regular updates below. The struggling industry Albo forgot in tax break While beer drinkers will be spared from another price hike this month, those who prefer spirits will have to dig a little deeper into their wallets. The government put a pause on the alcohol excise duty for beer after serious concerns were raised by brewers and pubs about the impact it was having on the industry. But that election goodwill didn't extend to those who drink vodka, rum, whisky, gin and other spirits. A spokesperson for the Australian Taxation Office told Yahoo Finance the excise undergoes a twice-yearly indexation update "based on the upward movement" of inflation, and Monday will be the second time this year that this type of booze goes up in price. "This is incredibly disappointing," Australian Distillers Association general manager Cameron Mackenzie said. "It's not just another tax hike, it's a significant one that distillers and hospitality venues simply can't absorb." Read more from Yahoo Finance here. Boy charged after 'dangerous' discovery on roads Police in Queensland are urging parents to get strict with children after a 15-year-old boy was charged following the discovery of a "dangerous" modified BMX frame. Police forces around the country are ramping up efforts to tackle illegal e-bike use and modification, and on July 15 police in Gympie intercepted the teen allegedly driving a homemade motorbike. Police allege the motorbike had been created by modifying a BMX bike frame to remove pedals and add electric motors controlled by a throttle. 'A powerful bike in the hands of an unlicenced and inexperienced driver is extremely dangerous to not only the rider, but also the other road users,' Inspector Shane Draper said. 'I especially urge parents to be familiar with the regulations and road rules regarding e-bikes and to work with their child to understand and respect those rules. 'This is all aimed at reducing the significant road trauma, fatalities and life-changing injuries we have seen from the use of the e-bikes." The boy has been charged with one count each of driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicles used on roads must be registered and drive uninsured vehicle. He is due to front a child's court later this month. Woman charged after toddler found inside suitcase A New Zealand woman has been charged with child neglect after a bus driver found a two-year-old girl alive in a suitcase that was stowed in the vehicle's luggage compartment, police say. The bus driver noticed movement inside the bag during a planned stop at the settlement of Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, after a passenger asked for access to the luggage compartment, Detective Inspector Simon Harrison said in a statement. When the driver opened the suitcase they discovered the toddler, who was very hot but otherwise appeared physically unharmed, Harrison said. The child was taken to a hospital, where she remained Sunday night. The woman will front court later today. With aP Robert Irwin face of new $130m push Robert Irwin is the big name in Australia's latest bid to lure tourists to our shores. A new $130 million advertising campaign will be used in a host of countries including the US and China over the coming months as Tourism Australia anticipates another surge in tourism in 2026 in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Check out one of the ads below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australia (@australia) Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube. The struggling industry Albo forgot in tax break While beer drinkers will be spared from another price hike this month, those who prefer spirits will have to dig a little deeper into their wallets. The government put a pause on the alcohol excise duty for beer after serious concerns were raised by brewers and pubs about the impact it was having on the industry. But that election goodwill didn't extend to those who drink vodka, rum, whisky, gin and other spirits. A spokesperson for the Australian Taxation Office told Yahoo Finance the excise undergoes a twice-yearly indexation update "based on the upward movement" of inflation, and Monday will be the second time this year that this type of booze goes up in price. "This is incredibly disappointing," Australian Distillers Association general manager Cameron Mackenzie said. "It's not just another tax hike, it's a significant one that distillers and hospitality venues simply can't absorb." Read more from Yahoo Finance here. While beer drinkers will be spared from another price hike this month, those who prefer spirits will have to dig a little deeper into their wallets. The government put a pause on the alcohol excise duty for beer after serious concerns were raised by brewers and pubs about the impact it was having on the industry. But that election goodwill didn't extend to those who drink vodka, rum, whisky, gin and other spirits. A spokesperson for the Australian Taxation Office told Yahoo Finance the excise undergoes a twice-yearly indexation update "based on the upward movement" of inflation, and Monday will be the second time this year that this type of booze goes up in price. "This is incredibly disappointing," Australian Distillers Association general manager Cameron Mackenzie said. "It's not just another tax hike, it's a significant one that distillers and hospitality venues simply can't absorb." Read more from Yahoo Finance here. Boy charged after 'dangerous' discovery on roads Police in Queensland are urging parents to get strict with children after a 15-year-old boy was charged following the discovery of a "dangerous" modified BMX frame. Police forces around the country are ramping up efforts to tackle illegal e-bike use and modification, and on July 15 police in Gympie intercepted the teen allegedly driving a homemade motorbike. Police allege the motorbike had been created by modifying a BMX bike frame to remove pedals and add electric motors controlled by a throttle. 'A powerful bike in the hands of an unlicenced and inexperienced driver is extremely dangerous to not only the rider, but also the other road users,' Inspector Shane Draper said. 'I especially urge parents to be familiar with the regulations and road rules regarding e-bikes and to work with their child to understand and respect those rules. 'This is all aimed at reducing the significant road trauma, fatalities and life-changing injuries we have seen from the use of the e-bikes." The boy has been charged with one count each of driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicles used on roads must be registered and drive uninsured vehicle. He is due to front a child's court later this month. Police in Queensland are urging parents to get strict with children after a 15-year-old boy was charged following the discovery of a "dangerous" modified BMX frame. Police forces around the country are ramping up efforts to tackle illegal e-bike use and modification, and on July 15 police in Gympie intercepted the teen allegedly driving a homemade motorbike. Police allege the motorbike had been created by modifying a BMX bike frame to remove pedals and add electric motors controlled by a throttle. 'A powerful bike in the hands of an unlicenced and inexperienced driver is extremely dangerous to not only the rider, but also the other road users,' Inspector Shane Draper said. 'I especially urge parents to be familiar with the regulations and road rules regarding e-bikes and to work with their child to understand and respect those rules. 'This is all aimed at reducing the significant road trauma, fatalities and life-changing injuries we have seen from the use of the e-bikes." The boy has been charged with one count each of driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicles used on roads must be registered and drive uninsured vehicle. He is due to front a child's court later this month. Woman charged after toddler found inside suitcase A New Zealand woman has been charged with child neglect after a bus driver found a two-year-old girl alive in a suitcase that was stowed in the vehicle's luggage compartment, police say. The bus driver noticed movement inside the bag during a planned stop at the settlement of Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, after a passenger asked for access to the luggage compartment, Detective Inspector Simon Harrison said in a statement. When the driver opened the suitcase they discovered the toddler, who was very hot but otherwise appeared physically unharmed, Harrison said. The child was taken to a hospital, where she remained Sunday night. The woman will front court later today. With aP A New Zealand woman has been charged with child neglect after a bus driver found a two-year-old girl alive in a suitcase that was stowed in the vehicle's luggage compartment, police say. The bus driver noticed movement inside the bag during a planned stop at the settlement of Kaiwaka, north of Auckland, after a passenger asked for access to the luggage compartment, Detective Inspector Simon Harrison said in a statement. When the driver opened the suitcase they discovered the toddler, who was very hot but otherwise appeared physically unharmed, Harrison said. The child was taken to a hospital, where she remained Sunday night. The woman will front court later today. With aP Robert Irwin face of new $130m push Robert Irwin is the big name in Australia's latest bid to lure tourists to our shores. A new $130 million advertising campaign will be used in a host of countries including the US and China over the coming months as Tourism Australia anticipates another surge in tourism in 2026 in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Check out one of the ads below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australia (@australia) Robert Irwin is the big name in Australia's latest bid to lure tourists to our shores. A new $130 million advertising campaign will be used in a host of countries including the US and China over the coming months as Tourism Australia anticipates another surge in tourism in 2026 in the wake of the Covid pandemic. Check out one of the ads below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Australia (@australia)
CBS News
36 minutes ago
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Pittsburgh police looking for "person of interest" in Downtown shooting
Pittsburgh police are looking for a suspect in connection with Friday's shooting in Downtown Pittsburgh. Police released photos of the man they're looking for, and they're asking for the public's help in order to locate and identify him. He's being called a person of interest. The shooting, which took place in the area of Penn Avenue and Garrison Place, left two people injured. Penn Avenue was closed as police investigated. A woman was shot on the sidewalk in the lower leg, while a man was shot in the arm and the leg. He was located a block away. Police say the suspect ran down Garrison Place toward Liberty Avenue. "No one wants to see violence of any kind in our neighborhoods, especially acts that put lives at risk," Mayor Ed Gainey said, in part, in a statement. "Let me be clear: there is no place for this kind of behavior in our city." If you have any information, you are asked to contact Pittsburgh police.
