The man appeared in the Rockingham Magistrates Court last week via video link from Albany Regional Prison where he is serving a sentence on unrelated matters. The court heard an RSPCA WA inspector attended the man’s home in September 2022 and saw the four-month-old dog, Milly, hiding down the side of the sofa. When she asked if the puppy was friendly, the offender said the dog would try to bite him ever since he gave her ‘a smack’ for toileting inside.  Milly was friendly but timid with the inspector who saw the dog was in pain. She then instructed the offender to seek treatment for the puppy.  Later that day, a vet examined Milly and told the inspector the puppy had a right eye haemorrhage that suggested blunt trauma; short and curled whiskers which indicated they had been burnt; a shattered right femur and femoral head with a significant degree of bone remodelling which indicated the injury was four to six weeks old; and a fractured left fore foot.   Further examination uncovered she had fractures which were not healing and chronic rib fractures.  The puppy was euthanised on humane grounds due to a poor prognosis for long-term comfort as a result of multiple fractures affecting all limbs, her pelvis and her growth plates.   In sentencing, Magistrate Brian Mahon said he was “absolutely satisfied that (Milly) did suffer” and that the offender “exposed an animal to pain and unnecessary suffering”.  The man was fined $7500 and banned from owning an animal for five years. RSPCA WA Inspector Manager Kylie Green said it’s dreadful to think how much pain Milly was in.  “The poor little thing had spent at least a quarter of her short life with untreated fractures and in pain,” she said.  “A dog should be treated with love, care and respect. Despite her life being short and tragic, I’m pleased we got some justice for Milly today.”  The RSPCA relies on the community to report incidents of suspected cruelty and neglect. Report cruelty 24/7 on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or at rspcawa.org.au  The fire broke out in the Port Kennedy Scientific Park Nature Reserve just before 10pm on Monday. It took fire crews hours to contain the blaze. The fire then flared up again on Tuesday morning, prompting another massive response from firefighters on the ground and in the air. A bushfire advice remains in place for residents in an area bounded by Port Kennedy Drive, Warnbro Sound Avenue and Secret Harbour Boulevard. People are asked to report any suspicious behaviour to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is located on a prominent beachfront site next to the recently opened Long Point Park It's projected to attract 180,000 visitors annually and support 100 jobs during construction Built by Hoskins Contracting and designed by MJA Studio restaurant and function space - capable of accommodating up to 500 guests Member for Secret Harbour Paul Papalia said the brewery will help boost the region’s economy while adding significant value to the local community.  "The addition of a high-quality brewery in Kennedy Bay will not only create more jobs for locals and attract more tourism to the area but importantly will mean locals can enjoy a world-class hospitality experience right next to our stunning north-facing coastline," Mr Papalia said.  Brewery Co-Founder Shane Wormall said it was vital to create a venue that honours the area’s history while blending contemporary design with classic nautical themes.  “Having grown up in the area I wanted to make sure the brewery feels like it belongs here," Mr Wormall said.  the area was known as Long Point and we are proud to pay homage to that history in a contemporary venue We’ve all put a lot of thought into how this development will fit into the natural landscape while respecting the area’s history.  the location offers a world-class bay with protection from the sea breeze making it an ideal spot for a relaxed visit Small boat owners will be able to moor up overnight and enjoy everything Kennedy Bay has to offer especially as a family-friendly destination.  "Long Point will also showcase local produce in its restaurant and craft its own range of beers, contributing to WA’s thriving brewing industry."  The Kennedy Bay development is a joint venture between Shane Wormall of Wormall Group and West Australian Beach & Golf Resort (WABGR) is set to feature an elevated main deck level with an area for fishing a central jetty node including a diving platform a designated swimming area and the possibility of a shark barrier which will surround the swimming area The jetty is in addition to a $13 million waterfront brewery which is currently under construction Long Point Brewing Co. will feature an independent craft brewery The City of Rockingham is asking residents to provide comments on the jetty proposal via Rock Port or via email at customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au Submissions will then be referred to the WA Planning Commission Plans for the proposed jetty can be found here. The blaze started in bushland near Port Kennedy Drive and Warnbro Sound Avenue around 1.30pm on Tuesday Nearby residents were urged to evacuate their homes with the fire reaching an emergency warning level the fire was extinguished before it could impact major roads and public transport in the area The blaze burnt through over 80 hectares of land Firefighters spent the night mopping up and monitoring the area Strike Force Vulcan officers wish to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity Anyone with any information relating to this fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestopperswa.com.au Rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the identification and conviction of an arsonist Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone or dash-cam vision of the fire area taken between 1.45pm and 4pm, can upload the vision direct to Strike Force Vulcan investigators via the link: https://wapf.au.evidence.com/.../com.../public/vulcan2024-25 Police allegedly approached a stationary white Toyota Camry on Milina Street in Hillman around 11.30pm on Tuesday The vehicle was allegedly bearing false number plates and had been stolen on March 6 officers repeatedly asked the male driver to exit the locked vehicle It will be alleged the man refused to exit and reversed away at speed causing officers to take evasive action," a WA Police spokesperson said police spotted the vehicle on Currie Street in Warnbro and activated their lights and sirens The Camry allegedly travelled recklessly throughout the area before coming to a stop in bushland near Bayeux Avenue in Port Kennedy with the assistance of the Canine Section located the vehicle and the man deep in the bushland area where he was arrested," the WA Police spokesperson said Police allegedly seized an amount of methylamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and two cannisters of OC spray that were in the man’s possession The man from Safety Bay has been charged with a string of offences including dangerous driving possessing a prohibited drug and carrying a controlled weapon He is due to appear before the Rockingham Magistrates Court today The 51-year-old was sentenced in the Rockingham Magistrates Court last week after his dog named Alethea was found to have been suffering multiple painful conditions The court heard Alethea was picked up by City of Rockingham rangers as a stray and taken to Baldivis Vet Hospital in October last year RSPCA WA inspectors contacted her owner who claimed she must have escaped his backyard during a storm He declined to surrender Alethea to RSPCA WA saying he owned and was responsible for her and her skin condition had started three months earlier Alethea's entire body was covered in crusty lumps and open The inspector seized the dog due to suspected animal cruelty offences The offender said he realised the lumps were tumours and he had been treating them with Betadine He also said he noticed Alethea had been bloated on her side but she had not been to a vet for two years He explained he had not taken her to the vet about her lumps as she was old and there would be nothing the vet could do other than pain management.  The inspector transported Alethea to RSPCA WA where a vet examination found she had a severe generalised skin disease covering the majority of her body which was causing significant pain and discomfort painful osteoarthritis and spinal arthritis and concurrent pulmonary parenchymal changes and increased respiratory rate which indicated that the cancer had metastasised.  Alethea was provided with pain relief in an attempt to manage her chronic pain but was ultimately humanely euthanised as her quality of life was deemed unacceptable.  Magistrate Steven Malley told the offender as an animal owner his responsibility was “strict”.  “[Alethea] wasn’t in great shape and can’t have been in great shape for some time,” he said.  RSPCA WA Inspector Manager Kylie Green said it was important for pet owners to understand that animal cruelty isn’t just deliberate acts of violence but also “Alethea was in obvious pain with her skin condition and in even more pain with cancer and arthritis,” she said “It was her owner’s responsibility to take care of her and in this instance that meant taking her to the vet and he failed her miserably.”   The RSPCA relies on the community to report incidents of suspected cruelty and neglect Report cruelty 24/7 on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or at rspcawa.org.au.  Financial Crimes Squad detectives travelled to the UK to extradite Annie Melanie Lucas back to WA following an extensive investigation Ms Lucas was employed in an administrative role at a contracting company when she allegedly deposited several business cheques into her personal bank account and also used business cheques to pay for personal bills and services.  She also allegedly made several transactions depositing money from the business bank accounts directly into her personal account.  Ms Lucas appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court on Saturday February 22 where she faces 103 charges of stealing as a servant She will reappear in court again today where she is expected to apply for bail “Financial crime matters are taken very seriously and are thoroughly investigated Complex investigations often involve years of work," a WA Police spokesperson said “This sends a message to the community that no matter the length of time or distance involved WA Police Force investigators will not give up until they bring those responsible before the court to face justice.  “People who commit offences like these while in a position of trust should expect police to come knocking at their door at any time.” restaurant and function space which will cater for up to 500 guests The development application was recently approved by the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel with construction set to begin later this year The Kennedy Bay development is a joint venture between Shane Wormall of Wormall Group and West Australian Beach & Golf Resort (WABGR) said he had always dreamed of opening a brewery close to home "As one of the last north-facing coastal opportunities in Western Australia Kennedy Bay is of world-class nature and should be celebrated as such,” he said “Long Point Brewing Co will be a casual family-friendly venue that welcomes you with thongs and sandy feet “Our mission is to provide an incredible guest experience plenty of locally crafted quality beers WABGR director Lou D'Alessandro said the microbrewery will be a substantial addition to both the Kennedy Bay community and town centre amenity.  "This development reiterates our dedication to establishing valued amenities that elevate the Kennedy Bay region The brewery will not only provide a boost to the local economy but it will also serve as a cultural hub and destination driver, attracting tourists and providing a unique space for community gatherings," he said The $13 million development will be constructed on north-facing 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space to accommodate 500 guests Part of the second stage of the Village Centre having been approved by the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel in August 2024 The project is a joint venture between co-founder Shane Wormall of Perth construction company Wormall Group and the West Australian Beach & Golf Resort The 66ha Kennedy Bay community project will also deliver a new golf clubhouse with a restaurant and upgrades to its Links Kennedy Bay golf course a new commercial and retail village of which Long Point Brewing is part The residential element includes 900 homes with access to beach Long Point joins a host of other breweries that have been key to placemaking projects across Australia, including Felons Brewing Co at Howard Smith Wharves, which also expanded into Sydney’s Manly Wharf last year, and Gage Roads Brewing which opened a venue at Walyalup Waterfront in 2022 Scottish brewing powerhouse BrewDog launched its $30-million brewery in 2019 and subsequently opened up shop in Fortitude Valley before launching in Perth in collaboration with Australian Venue Co in 2024 The man was allegedly behind the wheel of a white Ford Falcon sedan when he started doing burnouts along Laguardia Loop around 6.20pm on Wednesday the man crashed into a tree outside a residence on the intersection of San Sebastian Boulevard and Toledo Court," a WA Police spokesperson said The driver and his teenage passenger were not injured The vehicle suffered extensive damage and a surrender notice was issued has been charged with one count of reckless driving He is due to appear before the Rockingham Magistrates Court on January 8 An RSPCA WA inspector attended the man's property back in September 2022 after receiving a report his puppy had been injured When they arrived they found the four-month-old puppy was timid and hiding from its owner "He stated the puppy was not friendly toward him," an RSPCA WA spokesperson said "He explained the puppy would try to bite him after he gave her a ‘smack’ for toileting inside and that she had a ‘sore leg’ after he had stepped on her when she ran through his legs." The inspector instructed the man to take the puppy to a vet which he did later that day It was then discovered the husky had an eye haemorrhage consistent with blunt trauma short and curled whiskers which indicated they had been burnt a shattered femur and femoral head which was about four to six weeks old and a fractured fore foot The accused surrendered the puppy and she was transported to the RSPCA WA Animal Care Centre The puppy was euthanised on humane grounds due to a poor prognosis for long-term comfort as a result of multiple fractures affecting all limbs The accused has been charged with failing to alleviate harm and will appear in the Rockingham Magistrates Court on October 7 The maximum penalty for a charge of animal cruelty is a $50,000 fine and five years in prison.  Report cruelty 24/7 on 1300 CRUELTY (1300 278 358) or at rspcawa.org.au allegedly killed an 88-year-old woman at the Bethanie Waters Aged Care facility about 4.20am on Friday They had been sharing a room for four days WA Police have not revealed how the victim allegedly died Ms Lupica appeared in the Northbridge Magistrates Court on January 26 She did not apply for bail and is next due to appear in the Stirling Garden Supreme Court on February 19 "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased," Bethanie CEO Roule Jones said in a statement "Our staff responded quickly and professionally when the alarm was raised We wish to reassure the public that no Bethanie staff were involved in this incident and care of our residents remain our highest priority "Bethanie continues to fully cooperate with the police investigation and as the matter is now before the courts we are unable to provide further comment." We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A WA woman, 75, has been accused of murdering an 88-year-old woman she was sharing a room with at an aged care home. WA Police allege emergency services received reports of a woman located deceased inside a Port Kennedy aged care home on Olivenza Crescent around 4.10am on Friday. “The victim and accused in this matter were known to one another and have shared a room in the retirement village for four days,” a police spokesman said. Homicide squad officers have since charged the 75-year-old woman with one count of murder. She appeared in Northbridge Magistrates Court on Sunday but did not apply for bail. WA Premier Roger Cook said the incident stemmed from “a disagreement” between two residents. “It’s obviously very distressing for everybody involved, and our hearts go out to the victim and their families,” he said. In a statement, Bethanie confirmed the incident occurred at Bethanie Waters Aged Care Home. “The incident, which occurred on 24 January 2025, has deeply affected our community,” the statement read. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Our staff responded quickly and professionally when the alarm was raised, and followed all Bethanie procedures. “We wish to reassure the public that no Bethanie staff were involved in this incident. The safety, wellbeing, and care of our residents remain our highest priority.” \\u201CThe victim and accused in this matter were known to one another and have shared a room in the retirement village for four days,\\u201D a police spokesman said. WA Premier Roger Cook said the incident stemmed from \\u201Ca disagreement\\u201D between two residents. \\u201CIt\\u2019s obviously very distressing for everybody involved, and our hearts go out to the victim and their families,\\u201D he said. \\u201CThe incident, which occurred on 24 January 2025, has deeply affected our community,\\u201D the statement read. \\u201COur heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased. Our staff responded quickly and professionally when the alarm was raised, and followed all Bethanie procedures. \\u201CWe wish to reassure the public that no Bethanie staff were involved in this incident. The safety, wellbeing, and care of our residents remain our highest priority.\\u201D This is probably not the page you’re looking for The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media Longpoint Brewing Company's proposal will see a tavern that incorporates a main dining space central bar and beer garden on the ground floor with a coffee kiosk facing the foreshore reserve The upper level will consist of a function space a bar and a verandah area with ocean views The brewery will overlook the future 'main street' and will feature a brewing space back-of-house space and cool room along with a tasting and merchandise area The plans also include nine short-stay accommodation units eight of those two-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit A 45-bay carpark is also planned for patrons using the tavern and brewery.  They will now be submitted to the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel for approval Eligible voters do not need a reason to vote early and can do so at over 60 polling places in the State Most early polling places operate Monday to Saturday and are closed on Sundays Early voting will not be available on the Labour Day public holiday (Monday After plans were unveiled at the end of May for a huge new tavern and microbrewery along the Port Kennedy foreshore the Metro Outer Development Assessment Panel has this week approved the development In what will be known as Long Point Brewing Co the development includes a two-storey brewpub which will be home to an independent craft brewery The project is a joint venture between Shane Wormall of Wormall Group and West Australian Beach & Golf Resort (WABGR) is understandably pretty chuffed with the news “As one of the last north-facing coastal opportunities in Western Australia Kennedy Bay is of world-class nature and should be celebrated as such,” he said family-friendly venue that welcomes you with thongs and sandy feet.” Wormall said there’ll be an array of locally-crafted quality beers on offer to compliment a “flame-grilled inspired menu.” WABGR director Lou D’Alessandro said the development would be a substantial addition to the community and town centre amenity “This development reiterates our dedication to establishing valued amenities that elevate the Kennedy Bay region,” he said “The brewery will not only provide a boost to the local economy but it will also serve as a cultural hub and destination driver attracting tourists and providing a unique space for community gatherings.” The development will be located on Sea Beach Way and is expected to support 100 jobs during construction Long Point Brewing Co is estimated to attract 180,00 guests annuall Construction is set to commence at the end of this year Police said they were called to the residence on Olivenza Cres in Port Kennedy around 4.10am on Friday. An 88-year-old woman was found dead at the scene. "The victim and accused in this matter were known to one another and have shared a room in the retirement village for four days," a police spokesperson said. A woman is due to appear in the Northbridge Magistrate’s Court today charged with murder. An older person's hands (file image). (Source: istock.com) A 75-year-old woman has today been charged with the alleged murder of her roommate at a retirement village in Perth. Australian club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV The offender was facing up to 10 years in prison but was instead sentenced to a two-year community corrections order Crime and Justice Soul searching for Australian opposition after election thumping YouGov's Paul Smith said the vote was a referendum on the leadership of the coalition's Peter Dutton World Barnaby Joyce reveals cancer diagnosis The one-time Australian deputy prime minister revealed his diagnosis on Sunday Health UK police arrest Iranian men over alleged attack plot head of the force's Counter Terrorism Command said police are still working to establish a motive "as well as to identify whether there may be any further risk to the public" Two arrested over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio Brazilian police said they thwarted an alleged bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro Vehicle crashes into entrance at Manila airport A young girl and an adult man were killed in the collision Southland farming company slapped with fine over effluent discharge 6:55pm Police believe wave of Invercargill robberies, burglaries are linked 6:00pm Destiny Church to move out of its South Auckland headquarters 5:51pm 'Light' 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts lower North Island 5:48pm 'Wake up call': Businesses warned over lithium battery fires 5:30pm Erica Stanford sent pre-Budget documents to her personal email 7:30pm 1Destiny Church to move out of its South Auckland headquarters Explosions heard in 'suspicious' blaze at east Auckland McDonald's How to watch the Eta Aquariids meteor shower in NZ this week Two arrested over alleged plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in RioBrazilian police said they thwarted an alleged bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga's concert on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Lady Gaga rocks Copacabana Beach with free concert for over 2 million fansCries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand. Lorde announces new album name, dateThu, May 1 Kim Kardashian to testify in Paris trial over 2016 armed robberyMon, Apr 28 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of FameMon, Apr 28 Lorde releases new single after weeks of cryptic teasesThu, Apr 24 Chubby Checker, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper join Rock & Roll Hall of FameMon A 75-year-old woman has today been charged with the alleged murder of her roommate at a retirement village in Perth Police said they were called to the residence on Olivenza Cres in Port Kennedy around 4.10am on Friday An 88-year-old woman was found dead at the scene "The victim and accused in this matter were known to one another and have shared a room in the retirement village for four days," a police spokesperson said A woman is due to appear in the Northbridge Magistrate’s Court today charged with murder A brazen serial groper who preyed upon 18 women in an Australian nightclub has avoided jail time after a judge found his risk of reoffending was low was facing up to 10 years in prison but was instead sentenced to a two-year community corrections order on Monday He dodged reporters' questions as he left the Victorian County Court The former PwC IT worker pleaded guilty to 17 charges of sexual assault and one count of attempted sexual assault over the attacks at Revolver Upstairs in Melbourne's inner east CCTV footage from the nightclub showed Rayan groping his victims on the buttocks stroking their backs and kissing them on the arms and shoulders The attacks happened on three separate occasions in September and October 2023 Rayan admitted to police he touched one of the women accidentally but claimed he could not remember the other incidents because he was too drunk Victorian County Court Judge Peter Rozen said he held reservations about those claims as he sentenced Rayan over the "brazen" attacks "Your offending was deliberate and you knew what you were doing," he said Judge Rozen said the women were entitled to feel safe in the nightclub and the scale of Rayan's crimes was concerning He noted that three victim impact statements were read to the court where the women described their ongoing anxiety and shattered sense of security Judge Rozen also decided Rayan's moral culpability was considerable and said the 34-year-old lacked insight into his offending But the judge accepted the sexual assaults were at the lower end of seriousness given Rayan's victims were adults and the attacks were fleeting no pending charges and no diagnosed mental health conditions "I accept this offending was out of character for you," the judge said Rayan was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order with 180 hours of unpaid community work He will also have to complete treatment for alcohol abuse and programs to reduce his risk of reoffending A leading Australian pollster says the coalition will be forced to carry out a "fundamental reorganisation" of its party structure to ensure ongoing relevance to voters after facing a wipeout in Saturday's election As votes continue to be counted after Saturday's poll figures show the coalition could slump to its lowest percentage of seats in parliament since the formation of the Liberal Party in the 1940s the Australian Labor Party has claimed 86 seats in the House of Representatives compared to the coalition's 39 While Anthony Albanese has claimed an expanded mandate as PM with a larger majority in his second term questions are being raised as to where the coalition will go But it could be some time before a new leader is appointed by the Liberals Deputy leader Sussan Ley said the party room would meet to elect an opposition leader and deputy After consulting with the party's senior leadership Ley said several seats where preferential counting was continuing would have to be decided before the meeting could take place She said her party was reflecting on the results with humility YouGov director of public data Paul Smith said the election was a referendum on the leadership of Peter Dutton "The Liberal Party result was devastating and requires a fundamental reorganisation of who they are .. they are not representative of Australians," he told AAP "This is a situation where if they were a company you would call in the administrators and look for a new business owner After the opposition leader lost his seat of Dickson in Labor's biggest scalp of the election a vacuum has emerged for the leadership of the coalition Frontrunners include shadow treasurer Angus Taylor along with opposition frontbenchers Dan Tehan and Andrew Hastie Smith said the loss by the coalition was a "self-inflicted defeat" "Their strategy was to win working-class votes in Sydney and Melbourne but the problem was their strategy was at odds with their policies," he said "They now hold no seats in Perth or Adelaide and hardly any in Sydney or Melbourne Albanese has aimed for a tone of humility in his landslide win thanking supporters in his inner-western Sydney seat of Grayndler before pledging to get back to the job at hand just like we have been in our first," he said "We've been given a great honour of serving the Australian people and we'll work hard each and every day." Federal Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has been praised for being "very brave" after revealing he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer The one-time Australian deputy prime minister who comfortably won his regional NSW seat of New England in Saturday's election received the diagnosis following a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test The test came back with an elevated result and a subsequent MRI and biopsy revealed he had prostate cancer told Seven's Sunrise program he kept his diagnosis quiet until after the election "I waited until obviously after the election — I didn't want a big circus going on," he said straight down the road and straight into surgery." before noting that was normal with a disease like prostate cancer you go to the toilet a bit more than you should," he added Federal Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek praised Joyce for going public with his diagnosis "It's very brave of Barnaby to share his experience," she told Seven "I really do think that having high-profile people like Barnaby talk about their health challenges is really important to encourage other men to get the test." Plibersek noted that Labor Party national president Wayne Swan was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 48 "Wayne had surgery decades ago and his health is terrific," she said Prostate cancer was generally very treatable if caught early Labor had a landslide victory at the election reducing the coalition to one of their worst performances at the polls after Liberal Leader Peter Dutton lost his own seat British counterterrorism officers arrested four Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target and three others over a national security threat The government called them the biggest "counter state threat and counterterrorism" operations for years The Metropolitan Police force said five men aged between 29 and 46 were detained Saturday in various parts of England under the Terrorism Act on suspicion of preparing "a terrorist act" Four are Iranian citizens and the nationality of the fifth was still being established Police said the attack plot targeted a single location that was not being named "for operational reasons" It said the premises was being given "advice and support" All the suspects were being questioned at police stations and have not been charged Police said they are searching several properties in London the Manchester area of northwest England and Swindon in western England Forensic officers in blue overalls were photographed at a house in Rochdale Three of the counterterror arrests took place in the Greater Manchester area Rochdale resident Kyle Warren told Sky News he "heard a massive bang" and saw "20 or 30 police with guns" drag a man from a neighbouring house "We've seen a man getting pulled out from the back basically got dragged down the side entry and thrown into all the bushes and then handcuffed," he said head of the force's Counter Terrorism Command were arrested in London on suspicion of a national security offence as part of an unrelated investigation Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said "these were two major operations that reflect some of the biggest counter-state threat and counterterrorism operations that we have seen in recent years" Britain's domestic intelligence service has warned of a growing threat from attackers linked to Tehran Cooper said "the ongoing investigation is immensely important" to determine whether the arrests were connected to the Iranian state She said "this reflects the complexity of the kinds of challenges to our national security that we continue to face." the head of the MI5 domestic security service said his agents and police have tackled 20 "potentially lethal" plots backed by Iran since 2022 most aimed at Iranians in the UK who oppose the country's authorities He said at the time there was the risk "of an increase in a presenter at a Farsi-language television station critical of the Iranian government was stabbed in the leg outside his home in London Two men were later arrested in Romania and charged over the attack The UK's official terror threat level stands at "substantial," the middle of a five-point scale A vehicle crashed into an entrance at Manila's airport on Sunday morning leaving two people dead including a young girl The Philippine Red Cross said the girl was 4 years old but Secretary of Transportation Vivencio Hizon said she was 5 years old the humanitarian group said in a statement Three other people were injured in the incident and were being treated in a hospital The driver of the vehicle was in police custody Dozens of emergency personnel could be seen at Ninoy Aquino International Airport surrounding a black SUV that had rammed into a wall by an entrance The vehicle was later removed from the site The airport operator said it is coordinating with the authorities to investigate the incident A large-scale Southland farming company has been fined $82,500 for discharging effluent in a manner which could have entered waterways Gladvale Farms Ltd committed the offending on two occasions in October 2019 at an Oreti Plains farm The company was sentenced on Monday after being found guilty in February following an August 2024 judge-alone trial Legal action against the company began when Environment Southland alleged the Resource Management Act had been breached through effluent discharge on or into land which could have resulted in the contaminant entering water It was alleged the defendant irrigated at night without monitoring due to employees being off duty The judgement said although it was not necessary to prove the contaminant had entered or impacted the waterway there was sufficient evidence to show it had Steps taken to mitigate against the discharge were not sufficient including using a digger to move effluent further into a paddock Judge Steven told the court that 90 percent of the fine would go to the council Gladvale Farms Ltd operates five dairy farms in Southland with 3700 cows across 3300 acres Stuff has previously reported fines against the company of $27,000 in 2018/19 Police have appealed to the public after two aggravated robberies and a series of burglaries in Invercargill overnight Detective Inspector Stu Harvey said officers were called to a premises on Dee St at around 2.30am on Monday to reports of two people entering a store demanding cash A worker was assaulted but not seriously injured Harvey said an attempted burglary and two burglaries were reported at three further premises on Windsor St Police then received a report that two people had entered a Tay St premises and demanded cash and items Harvey said information suggested the incidents were linked "Two vehicles were seen in the vicinity of some of the incidents "The other vehicle is described as a dark-coloured car," said Harvey "We would like to speak to anyone who saw vehicles fitting these descriptions between 1am and 5am." Anyone with relevant information about these vehicles or those involved should contact police on 105 A magnitude 4.1 earthquake has jolted the lower North Island this afternoon Geonet said the earthquake struck 10km northwest of Levin at 5.16pm at a depth of 37km It described the shaking as "light" with close to 2000 reports from people feeling the tremor by 5.45pm M3.6 quake causing weak shaking near Levin https://t.co/aJM2e4ScOx One Facebook poster said it was "definitely a good one" while another described it as "only little but strange" Horowhenua District Council said it was a "good reminder" to chat about being prepared for earthquakes A large fire which caused "significant damage" to a McDonald's restaurant in east Auckland this afternoon is now being treated as suspicious Emergency services were notified of the fire at around 3pm on Monday Fire and Emergency NZ said the building was "totally involved" in flames by the time crews arrived and Papatoetoe were in attendance at the blaze "Everyone was out at the time and there are no reports of injuries." FENZ said the fire was being treated as suspicious "A fire investigator is attending to determine cause and origin." Pakuranga Rd was closed for nearly two hours in both directions with road users advised to avoid the area "Investigations into the cause of the fire at the McDonalds are underway," police said told 1News he heard a couple of explosions coming from the restaurant as the blaze began He said he heard "one or two" explosions The restaurant was adjacent to a Z petrol station and 250 metres along the same road from Pakuranga College A staff member at the service station said they had closed their fuel pumps and there was "huge fire and huge smoke" coming from the fire The Howick Pakuranga Netball Centre Courts were also closed this evening due to the blaze Auckland Transport said several bus routes Pakuranga MP Simeon Brown thanked emergency services who had been responding to the incident "Please follow the advice of emergency services A McDonald's spokesperson said the McDonald's restaurant in Pakuranga had "suffered significant damage" in the fire "Procedures were followed to raise the alarm and safely evacuate staff and customers McDonald’s is assisting emergency services as they begin the investigation into the cause of the fire." President Donald Trump says he is directing his government to reopen and expand Alcatraz the notorious former prison on a hard-to-reach California island off San Francisco that has been closed for more than 60 years who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals and keep them far away from anyone they could harm to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ to house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders," he wrote adding "The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law Trump's directive to rebuild and reopen the long-shuttered penitentiary was the latest salvo in his effort to overhaul how and where federal prisoners and immigration detainees are locked up But such a move would likely be an expensive and challenging proposition The prison was closed in 1963 due to crumbling infrastructure and the high costs of repairing and supplying the island facility because everything from fuel to food had to be transported by boat Bringing the facility up to modern-day standards would require massive investments at a time when the Bureau of Prisons has been shuttering prisons for similar infrastructure issues The prison — infamously inescapable due to the strong ocean currents and cold Pacific waters that surround it — was known as the The Rock and housed some of the nation's most notorious criminals including gangster Al Capone and George 'Machine Gun' Kelly It has long been part of the cultural imagination and the subject of numerous movies including The Rock starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage Nearly all were caught or didn't survive the attempt The fate of three particular inmates — John Anglin his brother Clarence and Frank Morris — is of some debate and was dramatised in the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz starring Clinton Eastwood Alcatraz Island is now a major tourist site that is operate by the National Park Service and is a designated National Historic Landmark returning to the White House on Sunday night after a weekend in Florida said he'd come up with the idea because of frustrations with "radicalised judges" who have insisted those being deported receive due process has long been a "symbol of law and order A spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons said in a statement that the agency "will comply with all Presidential Orders" The spokesperson did not immediately answer questions from The Associated Press regarding the practicality and feasibility of reopening Alcatraz or the agency's role in the future of the former prison given the National Park Service's control of the island a California Democrat whose district includes the island questioned the feasibility of reopening the prison after so many years "It is now a very popular national park and major tourist attraction The President's proposal is not a serious one," she wrote on X Alcatraz closed as a federal penitentiary more than sixty years ago. It is now a very popular national park and major tourist attraction. The President’s proposal is not a serious one. https://t.co/ALKXZLWlzO The island serves as a veritable time machine to a bygone era of corrections The Bureau of Prisons currently has 16 penitentiaries performing the same high-security functions as Alcatraz including its maximum security facility in Florence which is home to the federal death chamber The order comes as Trump has been clashing with the courts as he tries to send accused gang members to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador Trump has also floated the legally dubious idea of sending some federal US prisoners to the Terrorism Confinement Center Trump has also directed the opening of a detention centre at Guantanamo Bay to hold up to 30,000 of what he has labelled the "worst criminal aliens" One of the best meteor showers in the Southern Hemisphere Here's how you can catch a glimpse of it and what you need to know The Eta Aquariids is a meteor shower caused by the Earth passing through a trail of debris orbiting the Sun that's left behind by Halley's Comet and rock fall into our atmosphere and high speeds commonly known as shooting stars," says Stardome Observatory and Planetarium's Josh Aoraki The annual meteor shower takes place in early May each year Aoraki says it's one of the best and most reliable meteor showers for us in the Southern Hemisphere "so it's a great time to see a celestial light show" While you should be able to catch a glimpse of the celestial light show throughout the week Thursday will likely be the best day - but prepare for an early morning peak viewing time is after the Moon has set "All you need is a clear sky and an unobstructed view of the north-eastern sky looking toward the constellation Aquarius," Aoraki says MetService is forecasting chilly nights and mornings this week so you'll want to wrap up warm if you're heading outside While it'll be visible to anyone in New Zealand anyone living in a city should head out to somewhere with clear dark skies for the best viewing experience Under dark skies you could see between 10 and 50 meteors per hour but patience will be key Unfortunately this is probably not one of those experiences you'll be able to capture on your phone unless you're able to take a decent long exposure photo "You will need a professional camera or DSLR camera to capture this Smartphones are not good in low light and most do not have great long-exposure settings "Any camera that has a long exposure setting of around 30 seconds should be able to capture a few meteors streaking across the sky if you set up a timelapse." rnz.co.nz Lady Gaga gave a free concert Saturday night in front of 2 million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career (...) Thank you for making history with me,” Lady Gaga told a screaming crowd kicked off the show at around 22.10pm local time with her 2011 song Bloody Mary Cries of joy rose from the tightly-packed fans who sang and danced shoulder-to-shoulder on the vast stretch of sand Concert organisers said 2.1 million people attended the show switching between an array of dresses including one with the colours of the Brazilian flag Some fans – many of them young – arrived on the beach at the crack of dawn to secure a good spot “Today is the best day of my life,” said Manoela Dobes a 27-year-old designer who was wearing a dress plastered with a photograph from when she met Lady Gaga in the United States in 2019 Madonna also turned Copacabana Beach into a massive dance floor last year The large-scale performances are part of an effort led by City Hall to boost economic activity after Carnival and New Years’ Eve festivities and the upcoming month-long Saint John’s Day celebrations in June “It brings activity to the city during what was previously considered the low season – filling hotels and increasing spending in bars generating jobs and income for the population,” said Osmar Lima the city’s secretary of economic development in a statement released by Rio City Hall’s tourism department last month Rio’s City Hall said in a recent report that around 1.6 million people were expected to attend Lady Gaga's concert and that the show should inject at least 600 million reais (NZ$178.3 million) into Rio’s economy Similar concerts are scheduled to take place every year in May at least until 2028 Lady Gaga arrived in Rio in the early hours of Tuesday The city has been alive with Gaga-mania since as it geared up to welcome the pop star for her first show in the country since 2012 Rio’s metro employees danced to Lady Gaga’s 2008 hit song LoveGame and gave instructions for today in a video A free exhibition celebrating her career sold out While the vast majority of attendees were from Rio the event also attracted Brazilians from across the country and international visitors More than 500,000 tourists poured into the city in the days leading up to the show according to data from the local bus station and Tom Jobim airport Rio’s City Hall said in a statement yesterday made a cross-continent trip from Colombia to Brazil to attend the show “I’ve been a 100% fan of Lady Gaga my whole life,” said Serrano who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Lady Gaga’s outlandish costumes over the years the mega-star represents “total freedom of expression – being who one wants without shame” Rio officials have a history of organising huge concerts on Copacabana Beach Madonna’s show drew an estimated 1.6 million fans last year while 4 million people flooded onto the beach for a 1994 New Year’s Eve show by Rod Stewart in 1994 that was the biggest free rock concert in history sixteen sound towers were spread along the beach Rio state’s security plan included the presence of 3300 military and 1500 police officers Among those present were Lady Gaga admirers who remember their disappointment in 2017 when the artist cancelled a performance scheduled in Rio at the last minute due to health issues “She's the best artist in the world,” the 25-year-old said I love you” in Portuguese rose from the crowd behind him whose real name is Ella Yelich O'Connor which also displayed what appears to be the album cover art — an X-ray of a pelvis "100% written in blood," the website read The new album's announcement came a week after she released her latest single What Was That The song's music video was filmed at a mysterious pop-up event in New York City's Washington Square Park that was initially shut down by police. The event ended up going ahead after all, and fans who stayed got to hear the new song for the first time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) It was the first sign of a follow-up to Lorde's previous album Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat Kim Kardashian thought she was going to be raped and killed when criminals broke into her bedroom in central Paris tied her up and stole more than US$6 million in jewellery 10 people will go on trial in Paris over the robbery abduction and kidnapping of the media personality and the concierge of the residence where she was staying during Paris Fashion Week the night of October 2 Kardashian’s lawyers said she will testify in person at the trial starting Monday and scheduled to run through May 23 "Ms Kardashian is reserving her testimony for the court and jury and does not wish to elaborate further at this time," they said "She has great respect and admiration for the French justice system and has been treated with great respect by the French authorities "She wishes the trial to proceed in an orderly fashion in accordance with French law and with respect for all parties to the case." In interviews and on her family’s reality TV show Kardashian has described being terrified as robbers pointed a gun at her In a 2020 appearance on David Letterman’s Netflix show she tearfully recalled thinking: "This is the time I’m going to get raped Twelve people were originally expected in the defendants’ box and another is seriously ill and can't be tried five of the 10 defendants were present at the scene of the robbery The French press has dubbed them The Granddad Robbers because the main defendants are elderly and have careers as bank robbers with long criminal records Kardashian told investigators she was taken to a bathroom next to her bedroom and placed in the bathtub Her attackers fled on bicycles or on foot and she managed to free herself by removing the tape from her hands and mouth She had also removed the tape from her feet and rushed to her stylist’s room She called her sister Kourtney to tell her about the theft Kardashian told investigators that she had not been injured adding that she wanted to leave France as soon as possible to be reunited with her children According to her testimony and that of the concierge at least one of the suspects had a handgun The gangsters stole many pieces of jewellery estimated to be worth more than US$6 million (NZ$10 million) Only one piece of jewellery — a diamond cross on platinum that was lost during the suspects' escape — has been recovered Two of the accused have partially confessed to the crime is one of two suspected robbers who allegedly entered the apartment his genetic profile was found on the tape used to gag Kardashian who was waiting for him in a parked car at a nearby train station The second robber said he tied up the concierge with cables but did not go up to Kardashian’s apartment said he acted as a lookout in the ground-floor reception area He said he was unarmed and did not personally threaten Kardashian but admitted he shared responsibility for the crime Abbas was arrested in January 2017 and spent 21 months in prison before being released under judicial supervision he co-authored a French-language book titled I Sequestered Kim Kardashian is the second alleged robber suspected of entering the flat although he was filmed by CCTV cameras and numerous telephone contacts with the other co-defendants show his involvement The other defendants are suspected of providing information about Kardashian’s presence in the apartment Others are accused of playing a role in the resale of the jewellery in Antwerp Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — in a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles’ With a Little Help From My Friends a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets" Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin’ Love Can’t Get Enough and Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker Some nominees that didn't get in this year included Mariah Carey and subsequent Let’s Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before including telling the AP in 2014: "I don’t want to get in there when I’m 85 years old so you better do it quick while I’m still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want To Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they’re eligible for induction The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall Nominees were voted on by more than 1200 artists historians and music industry professionals The selection criteria include "an artist’s impact on other musicians the scope and longevity of their career and body of work as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique" Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted Lorde has dropped her new single What Was That after weeks of cryptic posts and teases that set fans buzzing It's the lead single from her upcoming fourth album and her first original solo release since 2021's Solar Power which is three minutes and 28 seconds in length Some fans had been lucky enough to hear the track in full earlier this week. On Wednesday, Lorde posted a picture of Washington Square Park yesterday with the caption "tonight 7pm". Fans flooded the park an hour before she was supposed to appear, with photos shared of eager fans scaling trees to catch a glimpse of the singer. Shortly before she was to perform, the Royals singer took to social media to tell fans police had shut the event down. "Omg @thepark the cops are shutting us down," the message read. "I am truly amazed by how many of you showed !!! "But they’re telling me you gotta disperse ... I’m so sorry." However, the pop-up event ended up going ahead after all, with fans who stayed getting their first full airing of Lorde's new single. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lorde (@lorde) Lorde, real name Ella Yelich O'Connor, announced the single last week sharing a headshot-style photo of her wearing a red shirt with a dripping wet face Earlier this month, she dropped a 15-second snippet of the unreleased song. In the video posted to TikTok on April 10, Lorde was seen wearing a white shirt and jeans while walking through New York City. "Since I was 17, I gave you everything/Now we wake from a dream, well baby, what was that? What was that?” she sings over a synth beat. It was the first sign of a follow up to Lorde's previous album, 2021's Solar Power. Her other albums were 2013's Pure Heroine and 2017's Melodrama. Last year, she collaborated with British singer Charli XCX on a remix of Girl, so confusing — on a re-release of the Grammy award-winning Brat. The men broke into Andy McCall's home on Montpellier Mews around 5.45am on April 3 stealing the keys to his Isuzu D-Max ute which was parked in the driveway The 59-year-old tried to stop the thieves stealing his car The vehicle was later found abandoned in bushland in Medina Mr McCall's daughter Chelsea said her her dad remains in hospital “He’s actually sustained quite serious injuries and a minor bleed on the brain," she said “These are the injuries that will follow for the rest of his life.” Ms McCall said it has been a tough year after her mum died of breast cancer last year so it’s just hard to get used to our new reality without my mum it’s just shaken us to our core,” Ms McCall said The 29-year-old is urging the offenders to come forward “I think it would just give him that sense of peace knowing that these people have been brought to justice and just knowing for the community that my dad has been given the justice that he deserves “My message (to the offenders) would be to just have a heart and to come to your senses just think about how what you’re actually doing can impact a whole range of people Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au Over $22,000 has been raised via a GoFundMe page to help the family cover the cost of his funeral The teenager lost his life on Tuesday night after his Holden Commodore slammed into a tree on Warnbro Sound Avenue before bursting into flames A member of the public pulled him from the vehicle before it exploded Josh was then rushed to hospital but sadly died a short time later "Hayley and Chris lost their youngest son tragically on the 22nd of August 2023," GoFundMe page organiser Amorie Van Den Heuvel wrote we know that there will be a lot that the family will have to deal with and they will need time together to process what has happened "We would like to help relieve some of the financial burden that they might be faced with in the weeks to come and allow the family time together to grieve the emptiness that they will be feeling it is just so unnatural to have to think about organising a funeral for a child "Please show Hayley and Chris support with a donation to give Josh the send-off he deserves."  Major crash investigators urge anyone with information relating to the crash, or who saw the silver Holden Commodore sedan travelling in the area prior to the crash, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online here. Rockingham Detectives raided a home on Montebourg Meander on Wednesday March 15 where they allegedly seized a sawn-off shotgun jewellery and a large amount of brand new Ryobi tools Troy Bruce Edwards was arrested at the home and charged with 23 offences including possession of an unlicensed firearm possession of unlawfully obtained property and possession of drugs He faced the Rockingham Magistrates Court on Thursday and did not apply for bail Edwards will front court again on March 20 A 31-year-old Port Kennedy woman was also charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm possession of cannabis and possession of a prohibited drug implement The warning has been issued to people bounded by Port Kennedy Drive to the south La Estrada Way and Merida Loop to the north and Warnbro Sound Avenue to the west in the eastern parts of Port Kennedy in the City of Rockingham People have been told to avoid the area and Port Kennedy Drive between Ennis Avenue and Warnbro Sound Avenue has been closed.  If you are driving in the area emergency services said to slow down and used caution as there is smoke around.  There is currently no threat to lives or homes but lots of smoke in the area The fire started near the intersection of Port Kennedy Drive and Bakewell Drive.   Flying drones near a bushfire will force firefighting aircraft to be grounded or redirected for safety reasons Around 24 career and volunteer firefighters are on the scene actively fighting the fire Aerial support has also been sent to assist ground crews The final day of trading will be March 21 a head of their lease ending with BWP Trust who currently hold 68 other Bunnings Warehouse sites It is understood all of the current Port Kennedy team members will be offered transfers to nearby stores with Bunnings' main focus to support them throughout the transition.  Bunnings Regional Operations Manager Hayley Coulson said as their lease expiry was nearing they've made the decision to cease operations at Port Kennedy and will serve the local community from surrounding stores such as Baldivis "Both Baldivis and Mandurah opened in 2018 and offer customers a newer wider and improved offer [sic]," she said.  "The Bunnings team in Port Kennedy has done a great job serving customers and the local community since 2008 and we thank the team for their commitment."