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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
‘Drop the knife': Footage of Taser arrest
Footage of a knife-wielding man being tasered and arrested in Melbourne's north has emerged. The video was filmed on Monday night as police detained the man, in his 40s, at a commercial precinct in Coolaroo. The arrest comes after knife attacks at Melbourne shopping centres over the weekend, one of which resulted in a man having his hand amputated. In this latest incident, a man is filmed calmly walking through a carpark as police shout at him to drop the knife. Police were initially called to Motto Drive about 6pm to reports of a man with a knife behaving erratically. The man is hit with a Taser after walking through the carpark and ignoring police. Facebook Credit: Supplied In the 85s clip – posted to social media – he walks cooly across the carpark as sirens blare. Police then taser him, and a member of the public kicks him as the police pile on top. A member of the public picks up the knife, which appears to be a wooden-handled hunting knife, about 20cm in length. A police spokesperson said officers were called to reports of an armed man behaving erratically outside a youth centre. A member of the public picked up the knife. Facebook Credit: Supplied 'Police arrived and attempted to intercept a white Toyota SUV in a carpark before the driver got out of the vehicle wielding a knife,' the spokesperson said. 'A Taser was deployed and the man was arrested. 'A 43-year-old Craigieburn man was conveyed to a police station for interview.' Police want any witnesses to come forward. Over the weekend, two knife attacks occurred at Melbourne shopping centres – one in nearby Broadmeadows, and one in the southwestern suburb of Altona Meadows. At the Altona Meadows incident on Saturday about 8pm, a 33-year-old man was set upon, his arm was allegedly slashed with a machete, and the assailants took his phone. The Herald Sun reports the male victim had the lower part of an arm amputated at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on Sunday. The second incident occurred in the northern suburb of Broadmeadows on Sunday about 6.30pm. Police were called to Broadmeadows Central after a 17-year-old male was stabbed. He sustained critical injuries.
Herald Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Herald Sun
V/Line commuters left behind in myki smartphone, credit card upgrade
Regional transport hubs at Shepparton, Warrnambool and Swan Hill are among the 37 stations excluded from the first stage of the rollout of new myki readers for tap-and-go travel. While metro commuters will finally be able to touch on with their smartphones and credit cards next year, travellers across the regional network will still be waiting for access to myki itself, two decades after contracts were signed for the problem-plagued plastic card. The Herald Sun can reveal the Allan government is refusing to say when enhanced readers will be installed at long-distance V/Line railway stations as part of a long-awaited $1.7bn upgrade to the touch-on technology. It means thousands of regional commuters travelling from these stations will be stuck with outdated paper tickets or eTickets sent to their phones that are not compatible with myki readers. The stations excluded from the initial rollout of the myki upgrade include those from Dingee to Swan Hill, Elmore to Echuca, Beaufort to Ararat, Crewick to Maryborough, Winchelsea to Warrnambool, Nagambie to Shepparton, Avenel to Albury and Rosedale to Bairnsdale. These stations were all meant to be serviced by myki when the ticketing system was first announced in 2005 as a replacement to Metcard. But after huge cost blowouts, delays and significant user issues with the system, the Baillieu government called for a review of myki and ultimately decided to cut long-distance V/Line services from the rollout in 2011. Metal stands and supporting infrastructure for myki readers had already been installed at the regional stations before the project scope was changed — and fourteen years later are still not able to be used by commuters. While commuters continued to wait for myki, the Allan government last year opted to launch a completely separate $1.94m eTicketing system to send regional commuters their tickets to their phone. That multimillion-dollar contract is due to expire in May, 2026. While it's a step forward from the 90s-era paper tickets, Nationals MP for Murray Plains Peter Walsh couldn't believe his residents still couldn't use myki cards. 'I just don't understand why, after all these years, we are still waiting for the same services supplied to people in Melbourne. It's just plain wrong and unfair,' he said. 'We had been promised Myki early on and have been repeatedly told it is coming. Well, we are years down the track now and the best the Allan Labor government can come up with is yet another assurance it will happen — but with no fixed date. 'In other words, nothing to see here, move on. Another empty promise to make us think something will happen, and we all know how much that promise is worth.' Meanwhile, member for Shepparton Kim O'Keefe said the myki rollout was just another example of the Allan government ignoring the region's pressing transport needs. 'With no timeline in sight for passengers to be able to use their Myki cards on long-haul distances on the V/Line network, this is just another example of the Allan Labor Government can't manage projects and Victorians are paying the price,' she said. 'Quite frankly it's embarrassing that paper tickets are still being used on regional lines such as the Shepparton line in 2025.' Shadow minister for public transport Matthew Guy called public transport ticketing 'a continuing giant balls up by the state government'. 'If the state government can't coordinate the basics, such as train tickets, no wonder they can't manage billion dollar transport budgets either,' he said. The Department of Transport (DTP) is currently installing more than 20,000 new myki readers at myki-serviced train stations across the state as part of the $1.7bn project being rolled out by ticketing-operator Conduent. These will be switched on for contactless payment early next year. The Department said it would after that install new readers at V/Line stations that are currently serviced by paper tickets and eTickets. 'We're currently installing new myki readers across the myki rail network and the rollout is progressing well, with all readers expected to be installed before the end of the year,' a DTP spokesperson said. 'We've introduced e-Ticketing for V/Line long distance services with passengers now able to choose to display their ticket on their smartphone or print them at home.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Alex Cullen breaks his silence on shock sacking from Channel Nine: 'It was the toughest week of my career'
Alex Cullen has spoken out about his shock sacking from Channel Nine. The Today show reporter was sacked by the network after he accepted a $50,000 gift from The Block billionaire Adrian Portelli for calling him 'McLaren Man' live on air. Reflecting on the incident with Stellar this week, the journalist said it was the most difficult moment of his working life. 'It was the hardest, toughest week of my career by a country mile,' he said. 'You are in the eye of the storm. You're the front page of the Herald Sun.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. When asked, with the benefit of hindsight, if he was glad he was let go, Alex said that he hadn't quite decided. 'I haven't quite come to an answer on that yet,' he said. Today host Karl Stefanovic made the announcement that Alex had parted ways with the network live on air in January. 'As most of you are well aware, our colleague Alex Cullen has not been on air with us this past week,' a solemn Stefanovic told viewers. 'There has been widespread reporting on the circumstances surrounding this. What I can say is that last night, Alex and Nine agreed that he would finish with the network. 'Alex has, of course, been part of the Today family for five years now – he's always ready with a smile and a laugh and without hesitation speaking for all of us here, we can say that we are going to miss him terribly, that's for sure.' A Nine spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia at the time: 'Nine has agreed with Today presenter and journalist Alex Cullen that he will finish with the network following a review into a recent incident.' The scandal kicked off when Adrian Portelli, growing tired of his long-used nickname 'Mr Lambo', offered a cash reward to the first person to use his new moniker, 'McLaren Man', on air. The Block entrepreneur then posted what appeared to be a bank transfer of $50,000 to the presenter on Instagram. Accepting cash, gifts or benefits to undermine journalistic independence, and improperly using a journalistic position for personal gain, are both breaches of the journalism code of ethics as defined by the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance union. The ill-advised stunt led to Cullen being suspended by Nine, and he did not appear on the show while the network investigated the payment. The sum has been donated to charity by Portelli. Nine's parting of ways with Cullen went ahead despite Portelli's claim that Cullen intended the money to be paid to charity all along. Portelli posted details of $25,000 payments made on his behalf to both the Salvation Army and the RSPCA. 'Alex Cullen… on behalf of you, mate, $25,000 to the Salvation Army and $25,000 to the RSPCA,' Portelli wrote on Instagram. 'I've kept pretty quiet about what unfolded with Alex, but even before he'd heard from Ch9, we had a conversation where he expressed his desire to donate the money. 'That speaks volumes about his character. Alex, you're an absolute gentleman. 'If Ch9 let you go (though I really hope they don't!), I'd be more than happy to collaborate with you on something. True class, mate!' Following his departure from Nine, Alex picked up a new role in June, as a sports presenter on Melbourne 's Gold 1043.3's top-rating breakfast program The Christian O'Connell Show. 'Alex Cullen is a brilliant journalist who is looking for a job! You might recognise the name, he's the guy who took the $50,000... That's our guy!' Christian began. Christian added the commercial radio sector had different rules than TV and so they were happy to welcome Alex to their team. 'Now Channel Nine might go, "Listen, we can't have that", but commercial breakfast radio... we are very much up for payola! Don't worry Alex, you have found a home here, my friend,' he said. Alex shared his excitement at joining the show in a statement. 'This is such an exciting next chapter for me,' he wrote. 'I actually started my career in radio, so to be coming back to it and joining a show that's so loved and so full of heart is a real thrill. 'I can't wait to be on air with Christian, Pats and Rio, and to get to know Melbourne – my family and I are thrilled to be making it our new home.'
7NEWS
15-07-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Adam Schwab: Aussie CEO says working from home is the ‘worst thing ever'
The CEO of a luxury travel company has hit out against employees who want to work from home, telling them to move to 'somewhere that does that'. Adam Schwab, Luxury Escapes chief executive, said his workers are expected to be in office for the entire five day working week. He told the Herald Sun that working from home is 'the worst thing ever', and that it is hard to 'progress your career if you can't learn from other people'. Mr Schwab went on to claim that work promotions are often based on 'who's in your proximity'. 'It's hard to progress your career if you can't learn from other people. If people can't see you. Unfortunately, getting promoted is often based on just who's in your proximity,' he said. He says flexible working arrangements can be available when needed, but that employees must always provide a reason. 'Obviously, if someone has a real need we'll work around that.' Luxury Escapes was founded in 2013 by both Mr Schwab and his friend from school, Jeremy Sane. The company has grown from a small Australian based team, to a now global company with more than 600 employees. Mr Schwab said Luxury Escapes' employee retention rate is very high, with less than 10 per cent leaving the company each year. The CEO said this is a good number and that percentage of people leaving represents those who get a different job or are retiring. He said he believes in collaboration, and told employees that would rather work from home to instead find another job, claiming Luxury Escapes is 'not for (them)'. Luxury Escapes now has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Barcelona and Singapore. Mr Schwab began his professional career as a lawyer. 'I thought I really wanted to be a lawyer. And then you do it and you realise it's really not good. It's pretty boring. It's really long hours. I was an okay lawyer … but (there were) people who were really, really good lawyers. I wasn't ever going to be that.' Both Mr Schawb and Mr Sane decided to leave their corporate jobs behind and started a short term accommodation business in Melbourne. They then created Luxury Escapes after deciding to work in the travel business, and the company now has more than eight million members.
Sky News AU
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘She is finally starting to heal': Deborra-Lee Furness dating again after finalising Hugh Jackman divorce
Deborra-Lee Furness is reportedly back in the dating game after she finally inked a divorce settlement with Hugh Jackman to carve up their estimated $250 million (USD) fortune. Furness, 69, and Jackman, 56, separated in September 2023 after 27 years of marriage in a surprise move that shocked Hollywood insiders. The Wolverine star has since gone public with his new relationship with Sutton Foster, who he first met in 2021 while they were both still married and starring in the musical Music Man. Insiders close to Furness have claimed the actress 'had suspicions' about Jackman and Foster and felt 'vindicated' after paparazzi photos confirmed the relationship earlier this year. The beloved Aussie actress is reportedly courting offers from potential dates but is holding back until she can find a partner who 'meets her high standards'. 'Deb is finally starting to heal and talk about what she wants in her life going forward,' an insider told Woman's Day magazine on Monday. 'She's got an incredible support system that's been there every step of the way, helping her to pick up the pieces of her life. 'They are encouraging her to start dating again.' Manhattan-based Furness filed for divorce from Jackman on May 27, roughly two years after their separation. According to court documents obtained by People magazine, Furness' divorce filing indicated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a sign-off from a judge. It is understood the settlement process was handled behind closed doors, with Furness reportedly walking away very satisfied with the settlement. Furness originally met Jackman on the set of the miniseries Corelli when he was just starting out in the Aussie entertainment industry, and wed the future movie star in 1996. Within a decade, Jackman had emerged as one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood thanks to his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, while Furness primarily focused on raising the couple's two children. Furness most recently appeared on the big screen with a major supporting role in Force of Nature: The Dry 2 opposite Eric Bana in 2024. In January, Furness told the Herald Sun she was in 'chapter three' of her life and was reviewing film offers after mostly retiring from the screen during her marriage to Jackman. 'I've had a few offers for films back here so I'm still reading some scripts, so if there's something that's great,'' she said. 'I've got some projects in New York. I'm in my chapter three. I'm a creative, I love being creative in a variety of areas and I think I'll be doing more travelling.'
