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Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Sport
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Aussie reminder in great's Hall of Fame nod
As Australian selectors mull another opening combination on the eve of the World Test Championship final, one of the best to do it, Matthew Hayden, was among seven cricket greats inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Hayden opened for Australia for 16 years across Test and ODI cricket, once holding the record for the highest Test score after blasting 380 against Zimbabwe in Perth. He finished his epic career with 30 Test hundreds, and his three centuries during the 2007 ODI World Cup also propelled Australia to victory. Hayden formed a formidable partnership with Justin Langer during a period of Australian Test domination, in stark contrast to recent times when the opening position in the Test team has been a 'revolving door' according to current opener Usman Khawaja. Matthew Hayden raises his bat after breaking the world record of 375 runs by hitting 380 in 2003. Credit: News Limited He said he remained in the dark about who would open with him at Lord's against South Africa in the WTC final that starts on Thursday, having been through four partners since David Warner's retirement. 'I've had a few partners since Davey's gone. It's just a tough place to bat,' Khawaja said. 'You can't hide in Test cricket. I think whoever's going to come in will do a good job, but for me, it's no different.' Hayden made the spot his own in 273 matches for Australia across Tests, ODIs and T20s. The powerful Queenslander blasted nearly 15,000 runs across the three formats, with 40 international hundreds, and he finished his career with a Test average of 50.73, putting him in rarefied air. Indian legend MS Dhoni, Daniel Vettori, Hashim Amla, Graeme Smith, Sarah Taylor and Sana Mir were the other inductees.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Health
- Perth Now
‘Overwhelmed': Major virus breakthrough
Australian researchers have found a way to force the HIV virus out of hiding within cells, opening the way to eradicate the virus from the body. The human immunodeficiency virus is able to hide within white blood cells, presenting a serious roadblock for scientists pursuing a cure. Research from Melbourne's Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, published in late-May, says work towards a cure is one step closer. The next hurdle is analysing whether revealing the virus allows the body's immune system to fight off the virus or if additional treatments need to be combined. Australian researchers are closer to a HIV cure. Credit: News Limited 'In terms of specifically the field of HIV cure, we have never seen anything close to as good as what we are seeing in terms of how well we are able to reveal this virus,' co-author Paula Cevaal told the Guardian. 'We were overwhelmed by how night-and-day difference it was – from not working before, and then all of a sudden it was working. And all of us were just sitting gasping like, 'Wow'.' The HIV that hides in white blood cells can reactivate. The Peter Doherty Institute researchers used custom-made fat bubbles to deliver mRNA into cells where HIV is hiding. The mRNA tells the cells to reveal the virus. Messenger RNA is a molecule that contains instructions for cells to make a protein. The technology rose to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic. People with HIV have to take medication for their entire life to suppress the virus, avoid symptoms and to stop transmission to other people. About 30,000 Australians live with HIV. In 2023, 722 new cases were reported to health authorities. Globally, in 2023, an estimated 500,000 to 820,000 people died from HIV-related causes.
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Perth Now
‘Obey': Fresh orders for Snowtown accomplice
Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon will remain under close watch by South Australian authorities for a further 18 months as he lives out his life in the community following his release from prison. The 66-year-old, who helped cover up the horrific Snowtown murders in Adelaide during the 1990s, appeared on Wednesday via video link at South Australian Supreme Court, where Justice Laura Stein ordered an extension to the interim supervision order that was applied to him following his release in May last year. Haydon served 25 years in prison for covering up the brutal serial killings perpetrated by John Justin Bunting, Robert Joe Wagner and James Spyridon Vlassakis between 1992 and 1999 that took the lives of 11 people. Mark Ray Haydon in 2004 during his trial in the Snowtown case. Toby Zerna Credit: News Limited Police found some of the victims decomposing in barrels hidden in the vault of a disused bank in the town of Snowtown, north of Adelaide. Haydon was convicted of covering up seven of the killings, including the murder of his own wife. He sat quietly throughout proceedings on Wednesday. He sported a moustache and wore reading glasses and a jacket. 'Mr Haydon, are you able to hear me?' Justice Stein asked. 'Yes, I am, Your Honour,' Haydon replied. Prosecution proposed an extension to the order and Haydon's defence team did not oppose the request. Under the terms, Haydon must be of good behaviour and not commit any offence. He will be supervised by a Department of Community Corrections officer and must reside at an approved address. He must not knowingly contact or associate with in any way, either directly or indirectly, the victims of his offending, including any members of their immediate family. Actors Lucas Pittaway (left) and Daniel Henshall in a scene from the 2011 film Snowtown. The film drilled into the horrific Snowtown serial killings in the 1990s. Credit: Supplied Haydon must attend and participate in a 'work ready work release' program, undertake a psychological assessment and co-operate with any recommended treatment. He is prohibited from using drugs, possessing a gun, ammunition or any part of a firearm and must submit to drug and gunshot residue tests without notice. He is also prohibited from possessing offensive weapons and must not have any contact with the media. Haydon is banned from leaving or attempting to leave South Australia for any reason without prior written approval. The conditions come into effect from Wednesday, Justice Stein said. 'It is absolutely critical that you strictly obey the conditions,' Justice Stein said, addressing Haydon directly. Any breach of the conditions, she warned, would land Haydon back in custody. Haydon is living in the community at an undisclosed location. The Snowtown horror gained national and international attention due to the heinous nature of the murders, which involved torture. The 2011 film Snowtown, directed by Justin Kurzel, attempted to capture the viciousness of the crimes.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Perth Now
‘Evil': Child killer's fresh parole bid
Child killer Dante Arthurs has made a third unsuccessful bid to be released on parole, with authorities finding he poses an unacceptable risk to the community. Arthurs was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2007 for the 'shocking and evil' rape and murder of eight-year old schoolgirl Sofia Rodriguez-Urrutia Shu. Sofia went to the Livingston Marketplace in Canning Vale, in Perth's southeast, with her family in June 2006 when Arthurs followed her to the toilet. Schoolgirl Sofia Rodriguez-Urrutia Shu was murdered by Dante Arthurs inside a toilet cubicle at a shopping centre in Perth. Credit: News Limited Arthurs, then aged 21 and working at the markets, grabbed Sofia and locked her in the disabled toilet. Only 10 minutes later, the young schoolgirl was dead. Her brother discovered her body in the toilet cubicle as Arthurs fled the scene. He pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 13 years – a sentence that was strongly condemned by the public and led to law changes in Western Australia. The non-parole period for murder was increased to carry a penalty of life imprisonment, and a distinction between murder and wilful murder was removed to only consider the charge of murder. Never to be released sentences became available to all murders. The Prisoners Review Board was required to consider Arthurs' release from prison last Friday but refused his parole. Attorney-General Tony Buti said Arthurs would remain in prison. Arthurs poses an acceptable risk to the community, Attorney-General Tony Buti says. Andy Tyndall Credit: News Limited 'It is clear to me after reading the report, the release of Mr Arthurs into the community posed an unacceptable risk,' he said. 'This was a shocking and evil crime that shook all Western Australians to the core and still does today. 'It is impossible to comprehend the pain and suffering Sofia's family has endured and are forced to live with every day and my thoughts are with them. 'I want to assure Western Australians that when making these decisions the concerns of the community are at the forefront of my considerations.' WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch previously told media that Arthurs should remain behind bars. 'I think people know me well enough to know what I think Dante Arthurs should be doing for the rest of his life,' he said.
Perth Now
13-05-2025
- Perth Now
Manhunt after alleged stabbing in car park
A manhunt is underway after a man was left critically wounded after he was allegedly stabbed at a block of units on the NSW Central Coast. Emergency services rushed to the apartments on Gertrude St in North Gosford following reports of a stabbing about 6.30am on Tuesday. Police found a 38-year-old man with stab wounds to his upper body in the basement. He was treated at the scene and rushed to hospital in a critical condition. Brisbane Water Police Chief Inspector Colin Lott said three residents who lived at the unit block were allegedly involved in an altercation at the building's car park. Inspector Colin Lott says a man is fighting for his life after an alleged stabbing at an apartment block. Credit: News Limited 'Other neighbours around the area came out to see what was happening, they saw the two persons of interest leaving the scene and the male victim was bleeding profusely,' he told reporters. 'The male was lying on the ground near the elevator of the unit block and there was a large amount of blood. 'There was also a blood trail of where he had run from as well.' Police are looking for a man of Pacific Islander or Maori appearance, he has a thin build and is aged in his mid-20s. They are also looking for a thin caucasian woman aged about 20. 'Anyone able to identify the man and woman, or with further information about the incident, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers,' a police spokesman said.
