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The Age
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Age
WA news LIVE: Vision reveals passengers' scramble as Bali fast ferry capsizes
Latest posts Latest posts 9.47am New vision of Bali fast ferry horror Yesterday we brought you the story of Perth tourists being rescued from the waters off Bali along with a crowd of travellers after their fast ferry capsized. Andy Wood told Simon Beaumont on 6PR's Perth Today that about 100 people were on board when the ferry capsized, and many were not from Australia and couldn't swim. 'The people particularly up the back where the water was coming were in a real panic state, so people were smashing the windows to try and get out on the sides,' he said. New vision of the ordeal in Nusa Lembongan's Mushroom Bay shows a crowd of passengers clinging to the boat's bow as it lists on its side in choppy waters. Video from inside the ferry shows a frantic rush as passengers scramble for the exit. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries reported. Watch 9News Perth 's story below: 9.47am Across Australia and around the world Here's what's making news elsewhere this morning. Tensions between Donald Trump and his former 'first buddy' Elon Musk have erupted into open warfare. US beef could be allowed into Australia for the first time in decades through a biosecurity rule review to secure the removal of tariffs. In Queensland, the housemates of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop have been charged with murder, as her mother describes how the family's world has been shattered. In NSW, Police Minister Yasmin Catley has warned that law enforcement officers cannot be expected to regulate the ballooning tobacco black market. In Victoria, a major cruise operator's decision to quit berthing two of its premier cruise lines in Melbourne this year is set to blow an estimated $37.6 million hole in the state's economy. punish Ukraine as well as Russia if he does not believe they are sincere about peace.
Sydney Morning Herald
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
WA news LIVE: Vision reveals passengers' scramble as Bali fast ferry capsizes
Latest posts Latest posts 9.47am New vision of Bali fast ferry horror Yesterday we brought you the story of Perth tourists being rescued from the waters off Bali along with a crowd of travellers after their fast ferry capsized. Andy Wood told Simon Beaumont on 6PR's Perth Today that about 100 people were on board when the ferry capsized, and many were not from Australia and couldn't swim. 'The people particularly up the back where the water was coming were in a real panic state, so people were smashing the windows to try and get out on the sides,' he said. New vision of the ordeal in Nusa Lembongan's Mushroom Bay shows a crowd of passengers clinging to the boat's bow as it lists on its side in choppy waters. Video from inside the ferry shows a frantic rush as passengers scramble for the exit. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries reported. Watch 9News Perth 's story below: 9.47am Across Australia and around the world Here's what's making news elsewhere this morning. Tensions between Donald Trump and his former 'first buddy' Elon Musk have erupted into open warfare. US beef could be allowed into Australia for the first time in decades through a biosecurity rule review to secure the removal of tariffs. In Queensland, the housemates of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop have been charged with murder, as her mother describes how the family's world has been shattered. In NSW, Police Minister Yasmin Catley has warned that law enforcement officers cannot be expected to regulate the ballooning tobacco black market. In Victoria, a major cruise operator's decision to quit berthing two of its premier cruise lines in Melbourne this year is set to blow an estimated $37.6 million hole in the state's economy. punish Ukraine as well as Russia if he does not believe they are sincere about peace.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
WA Sports Minister Rota Saffioti will not overrule bare knuckle boxing competition amid health concerns
The West Australian government has been warned by concerned health advocates that it will be responsible for any deaths if a bare knuckle fighting event goes ahead in Perth. WA Sports Minister Rita Saffioti has declared she will not intervene to stop the Promotion Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship from coming Down Under if it's given the all clear from the state's Combat Sports Commission (CSC). 'The event has to be sanctioned by the Combat Sports Commission … there's two stages of this,' she said. 'This was the first, whether the sport can be allowed in the state, and that was something that has been signed off by the previous minister. 'And then there's the actual event … what the proponents have to do is put forward to the CSC what is involved and then the commission either approves or doesn't approve it.' Ms Saffioti said she was aware that although not everyone enjoyed combat sports, it was more important to ensure the sport could be regulated. 'If you don't regulate, then things go underground and it's much less safe for the competitors,' she told Perth Today's Simon Beaumont. 'It's not my cup of tea, but similar to the discussion and the debate around cage fighting or the octagon, MMA and UFC, similar arguments were put forward … but all I can do is take the advice of the board and the team that's been appointed to give me this advice. 'I take the advice of the Combat Sports Commission seriously. They've gone in, they've created some additional regulations in relation to safety.' 'As I said, it's now up to the promoter of the event to make sure they satisfy all the regulations and rules that the Combat Sport Commission have put in place.' Regulations imposed include the presence of medical practitioners onsite and ringside. 'The advice is that they believe with the level of regulations they've imposed that it can be undertaken safely in WA,' Ms Saffioti said. Health advocates warn that a death during the event will leave the state government with bloody hands. In 2021, American bare knuckle fighter Justin Thornton died in hospital more than six weeks after suffering a horrific knockout. Just 38, Thornton collapsed after taking several vicious blows to the head and face during the first round of a championship fixture in Mississippi. His injuries left him partially paralysed, requiring assistance breathing, and he suffered an infection in his lungs and spinal cord. Australia Medical Association WA president Michael Page told 7News that the government was only 'taking the advice that they want to take'. 'They're not taking any advice from society, they're not taking advice from us, they're not taking any advice from anyone in our community,' he said. 'Our government has the ability to stop this from happening and if there is a death during the event then of course that falls at the feet of our government that's made this decision.' The event, pending approval, is set to go ahead on July 19.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fishermen in disbelief as record-breaking catch hauled in off Aussie coast: 'Mind-blowing'
An incredible new world record appears to have been set by an ecstatic group of Australian fishermen who yesterday reeled in a "mind-blowing" cobia fish weighing in at a whopping 80 kilograms. Drew Clowes from boat operator Jazz Charters was fishing yesterday with young angler Koby Duncan — who made the catch — off the coast of Fremantle in Western Australia. Drew said at first he thought Koby had caught a stingray, even encouraging him to "bust it off about five times". But, the pair have thanked their lucky stars Koby held on, now dethroning the previous record holder, also an Australian, who held the title for some 40 years. In a now-viral social media video, the group of fishers can be heard screaming in excitement at reeling in the whopping fish. "This thing is out of control," one of the men said in the video "It's as big Harley [another angler] — holy sh*t! That'll be a state record this thing." Speaking to radio station 6PR, Drew explained that the team are currently "filling in some paperwork" to certify that the catch is in fact a new world record, but they expect the ratification process to soon be completed. "[We're] ticking a few boxes at the moment," he told Perth Today host Simon Beaumont. "It was exciting, I can't lie. I was like a little school kid at the time, it was not something you expect to see in Perth. You do get the odd cobia, but nothing like that." According to the International Game Fish Association, the previous record holder, Peter W. Goulding, caught a 135-pound, 9-ounce (61.5 kg) specimen at Shark Bay all the way back in July, 1985. In the years since, there have been reports of larger cobia catches, but these have not been officially recognised as world records. Aussies stunned by behaviour of massive great white shark Incredible moment family spot relative lost at sea Fishermen catch fish 'rarely seen' in Aussie waters "It was mind-blowing," Drew said. "Once we landed the fish we knew we had something. We guessed something between 60 to 80kgs. We headed back into Fremantle made a few phone calls ... we loaded the fish onto the scales and we knew then and there it was going to be a record." Drew said after bringing the fish onto shore, people flocked to catch a glimpse of the monster catch. We drew a bit of a crowd ... but it has blown up, the phone yesterday didn't stop ringing." Cobia is a highly sought-after fish known for its strong fight and distinct flavour. These fish are typically found in warm coastal waters and can grow up to six feet (1.8 metres) in length and weigh over 100 pounds. Cobia is known for their migratory behaviour, often travelling long distances in search of food and spawning grounds. Catching large fish for world records remains a controversial practice, as it often contradicts principles of marine conservation. While these massive fish are prized for their size, their removal from the ocean can have significant negative consequences for ecosystems and fish populations. Despite these concerns, many sport fishers continue to target large fish in pursuit of world records. Catching a record-breaking fish brings prestige, sponsorship opportunities, and media attention. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
