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The Advertiser
02-06-2025
- The Advertiser
Tractor escape: prisoner convicted of assault and weapons charges on the run
A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000. A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000. A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000. A major search operation is underway after a prisoner escaped while performing work duties on a correctional centre farm. The prisoner, 43-year-old Michael Graeme Rennie, was last seen driving a Red Massey Tractor before allegedly absconding from Queensland's Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre on June 1. Rennie was serving more than six years in the low-custody farm after he was convicted of a range of crimes. His crimes included serious assault, motor vehicle offences, theft, burglary, drugs and weapons offences, police said. Police warned members of the public to give the man a wide berth if he is spotted. "If you have seen this man, you should not approach him and contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero," Queensland Police said. Lotus Glen Low Custody Correctional Centre, around 25 kilometres south of Mareeba, accommodates high and low security prisoners. Rennie is described as 174 centimetres tall, with a weight of around 56 kilograms, a fair complexion and blue eyes. He has a number of tattoos, including a clown with a gun on his left ribs, a demon holding a skull with horns on his left arm and a Celtic design on his right arm. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at or call 131 444. You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via 24 hours per day or by calling 1800 333 000.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- NDTV
Misspelt Name Lands Australian Man In Jail Twice
A man was wrongfully arrested twice and held overnight in jail after an emergency dispatcher misspelt his name. The Western Australia Police misspelt the man's name as Mark Smith, whose real name was Marc Smith. The incident occurred in January 2023 when a man reported to Triple Zero, Australia's national emergency number, that another man was attempting to steal his sailboat. The alleged offender called emergency services at the same time to inform them that he felt threatened by the boat owner and asked for police help, The New York Post reported. As a result, authorities mistook the suspect's name for that of another individual who had an ongoing arrest warrant for breach of bail and had nothing to do with the case. They misspelt the name of the suspect, writing it as Mark instead of Marc. The officers gathered statements from both men, but they neglected to verify the information of the alleged offender. Unaware of his real name and address, they discovered that he owned a public transport SmartRider that did not belong to him. The individual was arrested on suspicion of having an outstanding warrant, stealing a boat, and possessing a stolen SmartRider. Officers took him to the police station, scanned his fingerprints, but they did not wait for the ten-minute process to verify if they matched those already in the system. The man attempted to inform the authorities that his name was misspelt, but they did not verify it, and he was not questioned about any further information. He was detained overnight without being granted bail. A magistrate discovered the error the next day and had the man's charges dropped. However, three months later, authorities repeated the blunder. The same man and his caretaker went to the same police station to ask for help. They detained him a second time after he noticed his picture was linked to the other Mark's pending warrant. The individual informed police that he had been unfairly arrested twice for incorrectly spelling his name and that he was released following further investigation. The WA Corruption and Crime Commission (WA CCC) condemned the authorities for two erroneous detentions of the same name. They filed a report criticising the police for their wrongdoings due to the repeated mistakes. The officers involved chose not to take part, and the internal assessment concluded that there was insufficient evidence to accuse them of deprivation of liberty.
SBS Australia
29-04-2025
- Health
- SBS Australia
What to expect when taking your child to the emergency department
If your child needs urgent help call Triple Zero for an ambulance. Triage is the initial point of care in a hospital's emergency department. Parents should know what doctors think is wrong with their children and the diagnosis when discharged from the emergency department. A Sydney-based parent, Bethany Girling, knew she had to rush her daughter to the children's emergency department when she spotted alarming signs and symptoms on her. "She had really high fevers. They were going on for probably about four days at this stage. We've been to the doctor, and she was on antibiotics, but she just wasn't getting better," Ms Girling says. Ms Girling noted that her daughter wasn't drinking, her chest was working hard, and her ribs were sucking in. Without hesitation, she rushed her to the nearest children's emergency department. Paediatric Emergency Doctor Matthew O'Meara When to go the emergency department Paediatric Emergency Doctor Matthew O'Meara from Sydney Children's Hospital advises that parents should always trust their instincts. "That instinct can come from a number of things. Sometimes they might notice their child being less alert, less active, less playful. It may be that they've got breathing problems. It maybe they look a poor colour, they look much paler than usual or modelled or bluish," Dr O'Meara says. He adds that they may not be drinking much or passing much urine, or sometimes, their parents have that gut feeling or instinct that something isn't right. If you are worried about your child, Dr O'Meara points to the health care services available that can help, starting with calling Triple Zero for an ambulance. "There're a few doors into the health system. The most urgent door is by calling triple zero for an ambulance. And l would do if you are really concerned that your child needs help straight away, that they're finding it very difficult to breathe, that they have a very poor colour, that you think they've stopped breathing or they're not conscious or they are having a fit," he explains. An emergency department is a suitable place if they require assistance more urgently. Dr O'Meara says if your child is experiencing some difficulty breathing—though it's not severe—has a slightly unusual colour, is drinking less than usual, and appears less active than normal, it's essential to seek help soon at the emergency department. If you feel that something isn't quite right and you need to see them later today or tomorrow, visiting a general practice or an urgent care centre would be a good option. If you are worried about your child and need help immediately call Triple Zero for an ambulance. Credit: kali9/Getty Images What to expect in the emergency department So, what happens next if you find yourself in the emergency department? Triage is the initial point of care in a hospital's emergency department. It is a system designed to prioritise patients based on the severity of their condition. She explains that the triage person is a nurse. They can quickly look over your child and assess their condition based on the urgency of their need to be seen. "They're given a triage category based on that urgency. So, the most critically unwell patients will be seen first. And then the less urgent patients will then be seen in a timely manner," Ms Bold says. Ms Bold explains that triage prioritises cases based on urgency for life-threatening conditions, ensuring that the most critical cases receive the highest priority. Do I have to pay? In Australia, visits to public hospital emergency departments are free for Medicare cardholders. However, if you attend a private hospital emergency department, you will need to pay a fee. Ambulance services also typically incur charges in most states, with fees varying depending on where you are. Some people, such as concession cardholders or those with private health insurance, may be exempt from these costs. Your child's health details can include allergies, medications, and pre-existing conditions. Credit: ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Tips for parents and follow up care If you can prepare before heading to the emergency department, Ms Bold suggests having your primary details handy. "When you come into our emergency department, we really like it when parents have their Medicare card available or any health details available and their address and phone number so we can contact them if we need to," Ms Bold says. Your child's health details can include allergies, medications, and pre-existing conditions. It may also include symptoms when they started, what made them worse, and any treatment you've tried. Dr Matthew O'Meara explains what happens next if your child's case is processed to be seen next in the queue. "They will be seen by other nurses, doctors and . Who will assess them in more detail, go through the story in more detail, examine them and work out if any investigations are necessary, like blood tests or x-rays can assess their response to treatment," he explains. He adds that children may need to be observed for a while before a decision is made about their care. Most children can go home from the emergency department. Still, some may need to be admitted to the hospital for an extended period of care. If your child's case is less urgent than others in the emergency department, you might face a longer wait time. At the end of your visit to the children's emergency department, you should have learned several important things about your child's health situation. If your child's case is less urgent than others in the emergency department, you might face a longer wait time. Source: iStockphoto / chameleonseye/Getty Images Dr O'Meara explains that parents should know what doctors think is wrong with their children and the diagnosis. They should tell you what you should expect to happen at home and what things should make you concerned and need to seek medical help. Doctors will also advise you on managing simple things like pain, fever, and fluids. Dr O'Meara says that health practitioners at the emergency department should talk to you about medications and treatments, their effects, and any possible side effects. They will also advise you on where to go if your child needs care after going home from the emergency. "Ideally, we don't just talk to you about these things. We give you written information in factsheets, and ideally in your preferred language as well, to describe what's going on, and we should communicate with your normal treating doctor about what's going on. So, send them a discharge summary or give you a discharge summary to take to your doctor," Dr O'Meara adds. If your family prefers a language other than English, you can access a free translating and interpreting service to help communicate with health services by calling 13 14 50. Now you know what to expect if you have to go to the emergency department, but you can also learn about the English words and phrases you may come across in these situations. Listen to SBS Learn English episode 85 to improve your English and feel more confident when talking to hospital staff. For more information, visit your local hospital's website or Health Direct at . Thanks to the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network for suggesting this topic. Factsheets (in several languages) and further information is available on the . Subscribe or follow the Australia Explained podcast for more valuable information and tips about settling into your new life in Australia. Do you have any questions or topic ideas? Send us an email to australiaexplained@
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Tradie dad paralysed from the chest down after freak accident
Married couple Jake and Carli Stevens were sleeping side by side in their Ballarat home at the start of the month when a blinding pain ripped through Jake's chest, jolting both him and his wife awake. "Doctors said the pain he must have been in was out of this world... but he walked himself to the ambulance,' Carli, who scrambled to call Triple Zero, told Yahoo. "He was just so calm, I [was a] bit of a mess." It was later discovered that the dad-of-two had suffered a catastrophic aortic dissection — a life-threatening condition that causes a tear in the aorta's inner wall. His determination to not distress his wife in the middle of the night during his moment of need is a perfect example of the kind of man he is, Carli explained. "We've been together for 22 years, and we've been married for 16, so we kind of know each other well... I'm trying to stay positive... I know he's lucky to be alive," she said. Jake, who works as a plumber, was rushed to a hospital in Melbourne where he underwent two surgeries, with his condition so "dire" that he had multiple different teams operating on him at the one time. During one seven-hour surgery, when doctors were desperately trying to save his life, he sustained a prolonged lack of blood flow to his spinal cord. The result was life-changing. "He had such a long time without blood flow that he sustained a spinal injury and now has no feeling from the chest down to the rest of his body," Carli told Yahoo. "Doctors are saying it's potentially something that he will never be able to regain again." 🏠 Major new ban for Australian homes from today after years of tradies falling ill 😔 Family's heartbreak after young dad with 72 holes in his lungs dies 🏥 Nurse feared paraplegia after 'terrifying' pool mishap in Bali The couple and their two young sons, aged 10 and 14, face an uncertain future now that Jake will be unable to work as a plumber and is prepped for a wheelchair. The financial insecurity and the mounting costs of tailoring their home to make it accessible has prompted loved ones to launch a GoFundMe page. "We've got many different friend circles around us and they all love him. He's just got a really good attitude to life and he focuses on what's important to him and the people he loves," Carli said. "He's a big cuddly bear." Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
