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7NEWS
21-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Nightclub revellers rendered unconscious in horrific coward punch and choking attacks
Two separate nightclub incidents allegedly left unsuspecting victims unconscious on Sunday. The first of the two Canberra club attacks, on the streets surrounding City Hill, took place on London Ct about 1.50am. The victim was allegedly punched several times in the head until he was rendered unconscious. 'The punches were allegedly thrown quickly and without notice,' ACT Police said. A 20-year-old Victorian man was arrested over the incident, and charged with affray. He will face the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Just over two hours later, another violent outbreak allegedly occurred two streets away. A 38-year-old man from Ngunnawal was 'accidentally bumped' in another city nightclub on Bunda St about 4.10am, police said. They report that is what prompted the 38-year-old man to allegedly push the other man, and grab him by the throat until he was choked unconscious. The Ngunnawal man faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday. The ACT Police has warned there is zero-tolerance for this type of violence. 'Assaults such as these are incredibly dangerous and can cause significant injury or death,' ACT Police said. 'Police will not tolerate this type of offence in our community and will act on the incidents to the full extent of the law.'
ABC News
18-07-2025
- ABC News
Body found in search for missing pilot
NSW Police have found a body during their search for a missing pilot whose plane crashed in the Snowy Mountains. ( Supplied: ACT Police )
Perth Now
15-07-2025
- General
- Perth Now
VC for war hero after nearly 60 years
The family of the late Private Richard Norden has been formally presented with the Victoria Cross for Australia, the nation's highest military honour, in recognition of his extraordinary bravery during the Vietnam War. At a special investiture ceremony held in Rockhampton on Tuesday, Private Norden's widow, Robynn Freeman, received the award on behalf of her late husband, nearly 60 years after his heroic actions. The recognition comes for his bravery during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral on May 14, 1968. Nearly 60 years after his acts of bravery in the Vietnam War, Private Richard Norden has been posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross. Credit: Supplied Private Norden's eldest son, Shane Norden Freeman, said his dad's army mates hate fought for him to be given the rare honour. 'It's been a long journey and there's been a lot of fighting going on in the background to get this for Dad,' Mr Freeman told the ABC. 'It didn't seem like this day would come. 'It's been 10 years of his army mates and police mates fighting for this – they've never given up.' Private Norden's platoon came under intense enemy fire during the battle. In the chaos, he showed 'remarkable courage and selflessness', rescuing a wounded soldier and recovering the body of another, despite facing heavy fire and having little cover. His actions helped secure the enemy position and likely saved the lives of many other soldiers. He was only 19 at the time. 'Private Richard Norden's bravery during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral exemplifies the values we hold as Australians – those of tremendous courage and mateship,' Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles said. 'Under fire from the enemy, Private Norden did not hesitate as he moved forward to help his fellow wounded soldiers.' Private Norden died in 1972 while serving with the ACT Police. The awarding of the Victoria Cross reflects Private Norden's courage and selflessness in the heat of battle, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. Credit: Supplied 'Private Richard Norden's bravery during the Battle of Fire Support Base Coral exemplifies the values we hold as Australians – those of tremendous courage and mateship,' Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said. 'Under fire from the enemy, Private Norden did not hesitate as he moved forward to help his fellow wounded soldiers. 'I am honoured to have attended today's investiture ceremony to see Private Norden recognised with Australia's highest military honour.' Minister for Defence Personnel and Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Matt Keogh said he was pleased his family was finally receiving the honour. 'I'm so pleased that today, almost six decades after his heroic act, his family are finally receiving this important acknowledgment of his selfless service,' he said. 'Private Norden personified the Anzac spirit – disregarding his own safety to put his mates first.' Private Norden is the 102nd Victoria Cross recipient in Australia's history, and just the fifth Vietnam War veteran to receive the honour. Governor-General Sam Mostyn presented the award on Tuesday.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Photo of $50,000 find in city apartment exposes disturbing new Aussie trend
An alleged serial bicycle thief has been caught with $50,000 worth of stolen goods after one victim used an Apple AirTag to trace their e-bike back to a city apartment. A Canberra e-bike owner on Wednesday realised his bike had been pinched, but because it was fitted with an AirTag, he was soon able to see where it had gone. After passing the information to police, officers attended a serviced apartment in the capital's CBD. Police obtained a warrant and subsequently conducted a search of the apartment, which allegedly exposed 15 bikes and e-bikes as well as five e-scooters, with an estimated combined worth of $50,000. A 25-year-old man who was on bail for other alleged offences will be charged with possession of stolen goods when he next appears in court later this month. Speaking to Yahoo News, an ACT Police spokesman said because "many bikes are now worth thousands of dollars", they're becoming more and more attractive to criminals. "Where tracking devices are used, police do not recommend confronting an apparent offender. Seek assistance from police in an effort to resolve the issue safely," he said. ACT Policing has encouraged residents to register their bikes and e-bikes on BikeLinc — a free service that allows owners to register their bike and contact details. "Police use BikeLinc to identify owners when bikes are recovered, and second-hand bike buyers can also check to make sure the bike they are buying hasn't been reported stolen," police said in a statement on Thursday. The ACT incident is just the latest example of a victim tracking down their stolen goods by using an Apple AirTag product or other tracking device. In October, Melbourne man Harvey Miller walked outside his home and noticed his trailer was gone from where he parked it the night before. But he knew exactly how to find it. Thanks to the AirTag he had fitted to his trailer in case of this exact possibility, he was able to see where it had been taken to, ultimately leading him and his mates on a suburban retrieval "mission", he recently recalled to Yahoo News. Harvey managed to find his trailer and even peeked through the alleged thief's fence to confirm it. He later called the police, who were able to attend the scene and take possession of the trailer. Meanwhile in March last year, an Adelaide-based plant owner "decided to go all in" to track down the individual responsible for stealing her precious potted plants from outside her home. Though the plant owner had reported the alleged thefts to the police, they were told there was minimal evidence, so not much could be done. But after allegedly stealing a third pot, planted with an AirTag in the soil, the owner was able to find where it had been taken to and eventually find the culprit. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Aussie ute driver fumes as fellow motorist dobs him in with dashcam 'crusade'
An Aussie ute driver has hit out at a fellow road user after the anonymous motorist dobbed him into authorities over an alleged road rule breach by sharing dashcam footage with police. The aggrieved driver took to social media this week to share a letter they received from the Australian Federal Police telling them their vehicle was identified as committing offences on the road in Canberra "by a member of the public, and submitted to police". Police provided an image taken from the other motorist's dashcam which shows the ute driver appearing over the line while turning at an intersection with the light yellow. The letter from authorities said the driver was caught for not stopping at the stop line on a red arrow and for not displaying P-plates as required. "I appear to be in the intersection during what looks very much like a yellow light. The charges seem a bit detached from reality," the driver complained online. "Regarding the P-plates, I'm not a provisional driver. I was driving a friend's car... now he's the one who has to carry the weight of this noble crusade, facing increased scrutiny in future police encounters because your report will now be on record," they added. 😲 More expensive road fines coming for millions of Aussie drivers 📸 Surprise mobile speed camera trend amid increased monitoring 🤔 Driver's bizarre number plate prompts $933 fine warning The notice from authorities did not come with a fine and was just a "formal warning" but, "police will be able to see you have been issued a caution and will take that into consideration when dealing with you if there is are any further offences in the future," the letter said. The anonymous driver submitted the footage via the ACT's Dangerous Driving online reporting portal. With the increased prevalence of private dashcams on our roads, jurisdictions around the country urge motorists to dob in their fellow drivers doing the wrong thing. ACT Police expanded its online report portal in May last year enabling people to upload footage. Some 360 dangerous driving reports were already submitted in the following four months, with 167 of those including a fine. "While police are happy to see so many people are already using the online portal, we are very disappointed to see the volume of poor driving behaviour occurring daily," Road Policing Detective Inspector Mark Steel said at the time. Just about every state and territory has their own online portal where drivers can help authorities catch road transgressions. In 2020 police in NSW launched a campaign asking motorists to report any drivers they believed were under the influence of drugs and alcohol, or using a mobile phone behind the wheel while Queensland embraced the tactic to crackdown on hooning drivers in 2022. It's hard to know just how many dashcams are active on our roads, but research by insurance giant Allianz in 2019 pointed to a surge in sales, suggesting one in five drivers had one. If that number holds true, it would amount to about 4 million dashcams on vehicles across the country. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
