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Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Perth Now
‘Do not approach': Detainee stabs Border force workers
A Tongan national is on the run after stabbing two Border Force contractors in Sydney while where taking him to the airport for deportation. NSW Police have warned the public to 'not approach' the immigration detainee. The man, 28, was being taken from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney International Airport on Thursday morning when the incident occurred. It is understood that he stabbed the two contractors in the neck and face before assaulting them with his fist multiple times. The man then escaped from the van that was at that point on James Ruse Drive, Clyde, in Sydney's west. 'While the car was on the move, he's commenced the assault allegedly on these two males,' Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser told 2GB. He confirmed the man was not being transported in a secure police vehicle, instead, a regular van was used. 'We have a lot of resources on this today to find this male,' he said. 'We know that he frequents the Mount Pritchard area as well as other areas in western Sydney.' Police described the immigration detainee as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, adding he is around 180cms tall with a large build. Police said the man has black hair and dark eyes. Emergency services were called on Thursday around 3.40am following reports of the stabbing. NSW Police say people should not approach the man, instead, instructing them to call Triple Zero. On arrival, emergency crews found the two Border Force contractors with stab wounds on their upper bodies. NSW Ambulance provided initial treatment to the men before transporting them to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition. Police are now searching for the offender, bringing in the dogs as the hunt down the stabber. 'Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command, with assistance from the dog unit are continuing to search the area,' a NSW Police spokesperson said. A crime scene has been established, as NSW Police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are urging anyone with information on either incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
West Australian
15-05-2025
- West Australian
Clyde stabbing: Tonga detainee on the run after stabbing Border Force contractors on James Ruse Drive
A Tongan national is on the run after stabbing two Border Force contractors in Sydney while where taking him to the airport for deportation. NSW Police have warned the public to 'not approach' the immigration detainee. The man, 28, was being taken from Villawood Detention Centre to Sydney International Airport on Thursday morning when the incident occurred. It is understood that he stabbed the two contractors in the neck and face before assaulting them with his fist multiple times. The man then escaped from the van that was at that point on James Ruse Drive, Clyde, in Sydney's west. 'While the car was on the move, he's commenced the assault allegedly on these two males,' Detective Superintendent Simon Glasser told 2GB. He confirmed the man was not being transported in a secure police vehicle, instead, a regular van was used. 'We have a lot of resources on this today to find this male,' he said. 'We know that he frequents the Mount Pritchard area as well as other areas in western Sydney.' Police described the immigration detainee as being of Pacific Islander/Maori appearance, adding he is around 180cms tall with a large build. Police said the man has black hair and dark eyes. Emergency services were called on Thursday around 3.40am following reports of the stabbing. NSW Police say people should not approach the man, instead, instructing them to call Triple Zero. On arrival, emergency crews found the two Border Force contractors with stab wounds on their upper bodies. NSW Ambulance provided initial treatment to the men before transporting them to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition. Police are now searching for the offender, bringing in the dogs as the hunt down the stabber. 'Officers attached to Cumberland Police Area Command, with assistance from the dog unit are continuing to search the area,' a NSW Police spokesperson said. A crime scene has been established, as NSW Police investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Police are urging anyone with information on either incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Travellers discover little-known $36 lounge with unlimited drinks and food buffet at Sydney International Airport - and it's open to EVERY airline
Flying economy just got a first-class glow-up - and Aussie travellers are going wild for it. A little-known travel hack is doing the rounds TikTok, and it's all about scoring airport luxury without the hefty price tag. We're talking comfy lounges, unlimited drinks, all-you-can-eat food buffets, showers, and even a cheeky pre-flight vino… all for as little as $36. 'Noooo I've been gatekeeping this for a while... the house is goated,' commented one TikTok user of the little-known perk available to travellers. 'I've been gatekeeping this for ages, always an affordable way to calm my nerves before a flight,' another wrote. The Priority Pass lounge program might just upgrade your travel-game forevermore with it's 'secret' VIP card turning even the most budget flight into a bougie experience. So how does it work? Priority Pass is a global airport lounge membership program that gives travellers access to over 1000 lounges worldwide - including hidden gems right here in Australia, like The House lounge at Sydney International Airport. The best part, and what TikTokers are raving about, is that you don't need to be flying business or first class as the program is available to anyone - regardless of what airline you fly or how cheap your ticket was. A programme like this is aimed at travellers who fly on a range of airlines, primarily in Economy or Premium Economy and are not (or can't be) loyal to a particular alliance. 'Memberships can be purchased but do also come included with certain high-end credit cards such as the American Express Platinum Card,' said Brandon Loo of Points Hacks Australia. 'There are different membership options available: the most expensive options include unlimited yearly visits, while the cheapest one is merely access to the Priority Pass network, with each visit being chargeable at US$35 a pop. 'But not only does your membership unlock lounges - it can also be used for access to certain specialty locations, such as spas.' If you are travelling from Australia, most Priority Pass facilities (and all three lounges in NZ) are located in international terminals, and some eateries, as well as the Rex Lounges, are located in domestic terminals. For selected airport eateries (there are six in Sydney, two in Perth, eight in Melbourne, three in Canberra, five in Brisbane, and two in the Gold Coast) eligible membership holders can simply show up at the eatery with their card and boarding pass. 'The restaurant will swipe your card, and you will receive A$36 per person for food and drinks,' said Brandon. If you feel like you've been living under a rock, the 'secret' Priority Pass lounge program might just upgrade your travel-game forever - as seen on one viral TikTok video from @claudiacasaceli 'Each $36 credit is charged as a visit to your Priority Pass card. For example, if you and a guest turn up at the eatery, you could get a combined $72 credit to spend.' Some premium credit cards and travel-friendly debit cards offer free Priority Pass memberships as a perk, so if you currently have an AMEX Platinum, ANZ Rewards Black or Citi Prestige, it might be worth double checking first. 'Unlimited access is the way to go, especially if eateries are included,' said Brandon, who added that it's probably not worth paying for a Priority Pass membership unless you often travel internationally. 'But if you have it included with a credit card, it's good to know where you can use it domestically and overseas. 'One neat thing about the unlimited access with the Amex Platinum Card and Citi Prestige Mastercard is that in an airport with multiple lounges, you can just walk out of a lounge if you don't like it and find another.' Not all lounges are created equal, so Brandon recommended researching lounges before you visit using TripAdvisor or Google to guarantee the best deal. For even more money-saving tips, Aussie travellers can now earn points on their way to the airport. Riders can link their Uber and Qantas Frequent Flyer accounts in the Uber app and rack up points by booking trips to and from the airport on their next getaway. One point for every $2 spent can be earned when taking Uber journeys to and from 21 eligible airports around the country. Uber users who book a Reserve trip up to 90 days before their journey earn one Qantas Point for every $1 spent to or from the eligible airports. Those who don't have an Uber account can sign up and link their Qantas Frequent Flyer to earn 1,000 points. Frequent flyer expert and blogger Adele Eliseo behind The Champagne Mile said millions of Qantas points go unclaimed because many don't realise they can link their accounts. 'Qantas Points have the power to unlock incredible travel redemptions, so it's sad to hear that so many Aussies are missing out!' she said. 'The good news is that in the space of a minute, Aussies can set themselves up to earn points whilst also getting in with the chance of winning one million Qantas Points with one simple hack.'
Forbes
25-03-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Bird Flu Found In Sheep For First Time, Sparking Health Concerns
SYDNEY, NSW - SEPTEMBER 28: A sign warning of the dangers of importing avian products is displayed ... More at Sydney International Airport September 28, 2005 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by) You can add one more animal to the list of mammals that the bird flu has infected. For the first time ever, the UK has reported a case of the bird flu in a sheep. This groundbreaking development occurred on a farm in Yorkshire, England where the highly pathogenic strain of H5N1 bird flu was identified in a female sheep during routine surveillance. The farm had previously confirmed bird flu in birds, suggesting a possible mechanism for spread from birds to sheep, although this transmission route has not been confirmed. Importantly, the infected ewe was culled, and no other infections of bird flu were detected among any other animals on the farm related directly to the sheep. Since March of 2024, there have been 70 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans in the US, as well as one death confirmed in an elderly man in Louisiana who was hospitalized and had chronic medical conditions, according to the CDC. The virus has been difficult to control in birds as well as mammals including cats, dairy cows and now sheep. As I have explained previously in Forbes, for most humans, the symptoms of bird flu are usually mild and consistent of fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches and fatigue. Rarely, severe symptoms can occur which can result in difficulty breathing, infection of the lung and even respiratory failure. The virus can spread in humans in a couple ways. Most commonly, exposure occurs through direct contact with infected animals like birds and dairy cattle. Also, body fluids from infected animals like saliva and feces can cause infection if humans interact with those fluids and then touch their mouths or noses. Finally, humans can inhale small dust particles in habitats where the virus lives and then get infected. Bird flu now appearing in another animal is noteworthy because it means the virus has adapted and has been able to infect new hosts. Interspecies spread has previously occurred, but never to sheep. Despite the isolated case found in the sheep, the public health threat to humans remains low, according to the UK Health Security Agency. The ability for H5N1 to infect a broader range of mammalian species raises concerns about future transmission, potentially increasing its pandemic potential. For that to occur, there would need to be increased and sustained human to human transmission, which has not occurred yet, with yet being the key word here. This could occur in the future with genetic reassortment, which is when two different strains of the virus infect a single individual and then swap some of their genetic material with each other. This could allow the virus to acquire mutations that could enhance transmissibility among humans. This has not occurred yet and the risk to humans remains low. The USDA will invest one billion dollars to curb bird flu, which includes enhancing biosecurity practices, ensuring financial relief for farmers and funding vaccine and therapeutic research. However, there remains significant ambiguity on specific strategies. For example, it remains unclear if the United States will start to vaccinate dairy cattle or poultry against the bird flu, or will just provide anti-viral medications. In addition, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary for Health and Human Services, has advocated to allow bird flu to spread through flocks to potentially induce immunity among birds and animals. Public health experts warn that this approach will not mitigate or contain the spread of bird flu, but rather call for culling and enhanced biosecurity measures to reduce bird flu transmission. For humans, prevention should be of utmost importance. This means avoiding contact with sick animals, practicing good hygiene with handwashing, wearing personal protective equipment like gloves and goggles around livestock and avoiding contact with surfaces that could be contaminated.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New measles alert for state capital
A health alert has been issued after a traveller returned from Vietnam and visited several locations in Sydney's south while they were infected with measles last week. People who were on-board Jetstar flight JQ62 that departed Ho Chi Minh City at 10.40pm on March 9 and were at the Sydney International Airport baggage area from 11am the following day have been told to check for symptoms. The infected person also went to the 169 Cafe in Randwick and Ooshman Maroubra at Pacific Square on March 10. Later that week they attended the Matraville Medical Complex, Healthsave Pharmacy and the Prince of Wales Emergency Department between March 13 and 15. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Director of Public Health Dr Vicky Sheppeard urged people to make sure their vaccinations were up to date, especially if they were travelling overseas. Measles outbreaks were occurring in several regions around the world, including a large outbreak in Vietnam, Dr Sheppard said. 'Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine,' she said. 'The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough.' Dr Sheppard said measles was a vaccine preventable disease that spreads through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes. 'Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body,' she said. 'It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until April 2.' People who develop symptoms were advised to call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.
