<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Australia Archives - gnbnow</title> <atom:link href="https://gnbnow.com/category/world-news/asia-pacific/australia/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://gnbnow.com/category/world-news/asia-pacific/australia/</link> <description>Breaking News, World News and Video from Global News Break</description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:22:39 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-logo_alt_GNB-32x32.png</url> <title>Australia Archives - gnbnow</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/category/world-news/asia-pacific/australia/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Tragic Car Accident in Perth, Australia: Nepali-Origin Driver and Three Others Killed</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/tragic-car-accident-in-perth-australia-nepali-origin-driver-and-three-others-killed/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:16:36 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=22160</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="696" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-300x300.png 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-150x150.png 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-768x768.png 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-420x420.png 420w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-696x696.png 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-1068x1068.png 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-70x70.png 70w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-50x50.png 50w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />A devastating car crash on Leach Highway in Perth, Western Australia, has claimed four lives, including a Nepali-origin driver, leaving the local community in shock. The tragic incident involved 43-year-old Rabin Rawal, originally from Nepal, who was reportedly driving in the wrong direction when his vehicle collided head-on with a taxi, according to local media […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/tragic-car-accident-in-perth-australia-nepali-origin-driver-and-three-others-killed/">Tragic Car Accident in Perth, Australia: Nepali-Origin Driver and Three Others Killed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="696" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-300x300.png 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-150x150.png 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-768x768.png 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-420x420.png 420w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-696x696.png 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-1068x1068.png 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-70x70.png 70w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post-50x50.png 50w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dark-Modern-Breaking-News-Instagram-Post.png 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>A devastating car crash on Leach Highway in Perth, Western Australia, has claimed four lives, including a Nepali-origin driver, leaving the local community in shock.</p> <p>The tragic incident involved 43-year-old Rabin Rawal, originally from Nepal, who was reportedly driving in the wrong direction when his vehicle collided head-on with a taxi, according to local media outlet <em><a href="https://7news.com.au/news/cloverdale-crash-rabin-rawal-identified-as-driver-who-drove-wrong-way-down-leach-hwy-before-fatal-smash--c-17398138">Seven News</a></em>.</p> <p>The crash resulted in the deaths of Rawal, the 58-year-old taxi driver, and two passengers in the taxi—an 81-year-old mother and her 56-year-old daughter, all of whom were fatally injured on impact, <em>Seven News</em> reported.</p> <p>Rabin Rawal, a government employee in Perth, lived just two kilometers away from the accident site with his wife and children. His sudden demise has left the local Nepali community and Perth residents deeply saddened.</p> <p>Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. While initial reports suggest the possibility of deliberate action, further details are yet to be confirmed as investigations progress, <em>Seven News</em> stated.</p> <p>This tragic event has sparked renewed conversations about road safety and the devastating consequences of accidents caused by reckless driving.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/tragic-car-accident-in-perth-australia-nepali-origin-driver-and-three-others-killed/">Tragic Car Accident in Perth, Australia: Nepali-Origin Driver and Three Others Killed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Five Killed in Stabbing Rampage at Sydney Shopping Mall</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/five-killed-in-stabbing-rampage-at-sydney-shopping-mall/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Agencies]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 10:49:26 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Shooting]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=21552</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="456" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1024x671.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1024x671.webp 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-300x197.webp 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-768x503.webp 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1536x1007.webp 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-2048x1342.webp 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-150x98.webp 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-696x456.webp 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1068x700.webp 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1920x1258.webp 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-641x420.webp 641w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-741x486.webp 741w" sizes="(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />Five people were killed and eight others injured, including a nine-month-old child, in a random stabbing attack at Sydney’s Westfield shopping mall on Saturday afternoon. New South Wales Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cook confirmed the fatalities and injuries at a press conference following the incident. The injured were transported to various Sydney hospitals, with several in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/five-killed-in-stabbing-rampage-at-sydney-shopping-mall/">Five Killed in Stabbing Rampage at Sydney Shopping Mall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="456" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1024x671.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1024x671.webp 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-300x197.webp 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-768x503.webp 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1536x1007.webp 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-2048x1342.webp 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-150x98.webp 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-696x456.webp 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1068x700.webp 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-1920x1258.webp 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-641x420.webp 641w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Police-do-not-cross-banner-741x486.webp 741w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>Five people were killed and eight others injured, including a nine-month-old child, in a random stabbing attack at Sydney’s Westfield shopping mall on Saturday afternoon.</p> <p>New South Wales Assistant Commissioner Anthony Cook confirmed the fatalities and injuries at a press conference following the incident. The injured were transported to various Sydney hospitals, with several in critical condition, according to international media reports citing Cook.</p> <p>Authorities identified the attacker, who was shot and killed by police after the rampage. The identities of the victims have not yet been released.</p> <p>Reports from the BBC indicate the attacker entered the mall at 3:10 pm and left ten minutes later, at 3:20 pm, after the stabbing spree. Hundreds of shoppers fled the scene in the aftermath, while police evacuated the remaining occupants.</p> <p>Dozens of ambulances responded to the incident. The New South Wales Police Force is investigating the motive behind the attack.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/five-killed-in-stabbing-rampage-at-sydney-shopping-mall/">Five Killed in Stabbing Rampage at Sydney Shopping Mall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Optus Mobile Outage Disrupts Connectivity for Over 10 Million Australians</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/optus-mobile-outage-disrupts-connectivity-for-over-10-million-australians/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:13:49 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business/Tech]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=20501</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="464" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1024x683.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-300x200.webp 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-768x512.webp 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-150x100.webp 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-696x464.webp 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1068x712.webp 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1920x1280.webp 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-630x420.webp 630w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />Australia’s second-largest mobile phone provider, Optus, experienced a significant network outage on Wednesday, leaving more than 10 million customers without telephone and internet services for nearly 14 hours. This unprecedented disruption sent shockwaves through the country, leading to an investigation into the cause and potential vulnerabilities in the telecommunications industry. From the early hours of the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/optus-mobile-outage-disrupts-connectivity-for-over-10-million-australians/">Optus Mobile Outage Disrupts Connectivity for Over 10 Million Australians</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="464" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1024x683.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-300x200.webp 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-768x512.webp 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-150x100.webp 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-696x464.webp 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1068x712.webp 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-1920x1280.webp 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Outpost-630x420.webp 630w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>Australia’s second-largest mobile phone provider, Optus, experienced a significant network outage on Wednesday, leaving more than 10 million customers without telephone and internet services for nearly 14 hours. This unprecedented disruption sent shockwaves through the country, leading to an investigation into the cause and potential vulnerabilities in the telecommunications industry.</p> <p>From the early hours of the morning, customers nationwide found themselves unable to make calls or access the internet, prompting widespread frustration and concern. According to reports from Australian media, this outage has been labeled as the largest telecommunications disruption in the country’s history.</p> <p>Optus Managing Director, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, assured the affected customers that the network restoration process was underway. “The good news is that we have found a way to restore the entire network,” she said the DPA news agency. However, Rosmarin emphasized that this process would be gradual and may require customers to restart their devices as services were gradually brought back online.</p> <p>By early evening, some relief arrived as services were reportedly restored, but the incident has raised important questions about the resilience of Australia’s telecommunications infrastructure. One key factor contributing to the prolonged outage was the reliance of Optus employees on the same network that experienced the disruption. Cybersecurity expert Rachel Falk speculated that this internal reliance may have hindered the company’s ability to effectively communicate and resolve the issue.</p> <p>While this outage has been resolved for now, it serves as a critical wake-up call for Australia’s telecommunications sector. </p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE<br><br>The Optus Network has been restored and most services should now be back online. Some customers may need to restart their device or turn flight mode on then off.<br><br>Some NBN connections may not be restored as yet. We are investigating customer complaints. Please try…</p>— Optus Help (@optus_help) <a href="https://twitter.com/optus_help/status/1722177643448263139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div></figure> <p>The incident highlights the vulnerability of our digital connections and underscores the need for comprehensive contingency plans and improved communication strategies during such disruptions. As the investigation into the root cause of the outage continues, Optus and other providers will need to reevaluate their infrastructure and processes to prevent similar incidents in the future.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/optus-mobile-outage-disrupts-connectivity-for-over-10-million-australians/">Optus Mobile Outage Disrupts Connectivity for Over 10 Million Australians</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Gyrocopter Crash in Victoria Claims Pilot’s Life, Injures Passenger</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/gyrocopter-crash-in-victoria-claims-pilots-life-injures-passenger/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:38:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Plane Crash]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=20435</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="392" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-jpg.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-jpg.webp 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-150x84.webp 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-696x392.webp 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-747x420.webp 747w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />In a tragic incident on Sunday morning, a light plane crash in the Australian state of Victoria resulted in the death of the pilot and left a passenger injured. The crash occurred at a private property on Snipey Road in Goulburn Weir, approximately 145 km north of Melbourne. The gyrocopter plunged to the ground around […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/gyrocopter-crash-in-victoria-claims-pilots-life-injures-passenger/">Gyrocopter Crash in Victoria Claims Pilot’s Life, Injures Passenger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="392" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-jpg.webp" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-jpg.webp 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-300x169.webp 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-768x432.webp 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-150x84.webp 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-696x392.webp 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/arrowcopter-ac20-closed-cockpi-1024x576-1-747x420.webp 747w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>In a tragic incident on Sunday morning, a light plane crash in the Australian state of Victoria resulted in the death of the pilot and left a passenger injured. The crash occurred at a private property on Snipey Road in Goulburn Weir, approximately 145 km north of Melbourne.</p> <p>The gyrocopter plunged to the ground around 7:15 a.m. local time. Victoria Police confirmed in a statement that there were two people on board at the time of the crash. The pilot, who has yet to be formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger survived the crash and was airlifted to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.</p> <p>The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined. A comprehensive investigation is underway, and a report will be prepared for the coroner. As part of their ongoing investigation, the police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has related information or video footage to come forward.</p> <p>This unfortunate event serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with aviation and underscores the importance of stringent safety measures. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/gyrocopter-crash-in-victoria-claims-pilots-life-injures-passenger/">Gyrocopter Crash in Victoria Claims Pilot’s Life, Injures Passenger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Japan, US, and Australia to Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in South China Sea Amid Escalating Tensions</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/japan-us-and-australia-to-conduct-joint-naval-exercises-in-south-china-sea-amid-escalating-tensions/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:38:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Japan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[USA news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=18860</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="465" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-696x465.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1920x1282.jpg 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-629x420.jpg 629w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />In a move that underscores heightened tensions in the South China Sea region, Japan, the United States, and Australia are set to engage in joint naval exercises on August 23, according to sources cited by Japanese news agency Kyodo. The exercises will see major vessels from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the US Navy, and the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/japan-us-and-australia-to-conduct-joint-naval-exercises-in-south-china-sea-amid-escalating-tensions/">Japan, US, and Australia to Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in South China Sea Amid Escalating Tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="465" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-696x465.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1068x713.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-1920x1282.jpg 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/180726-N-MT837-2086-scaled-1-629x420.jpg 629w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>In a move that underscores heightened tensions in the South China Sea region, Japan, the United States, and Australia are set to engage in joint naval exercises on August 23, according to sources cited by <a href="https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/08/046698ac3b98-japan-us-australia-eye-ship-deployment-to-philippines-for-drill.html">Japanese news agency Kyodo</a>. The exercises will see major vessels from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the US Navy, and the Royal Australian Navy stationed near the Philippines.</p> <p>Japan’s participation in these exercises includes the deployment of its largest destroyer, the Izumo, which is undergoing conversion into a de facto aircraft carrier. The focus of these maneuvers, as reported, is to closely monitor the activities of Chinese vessels in the contested waters.</p> <p>The decision to conduct these joint exercises comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions between China and the Philippines. A recent incident involving a Chinese coast guard vessel firing a water cannon at a smaller Philippine boat has further strained relations between the two nations. The incident, which occurred on August 5, hindered a Philippine resupply mission.</p> <p>In response, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) issued a strong condemnation of the “dangerous maneuvers and illegal use of water cannons” by the Chinese coast guard near Ayungin Shoal, also known as Second Thomas Shoal. China, in turn, asserted its sovereignty over the Nansha (Spratly) Islands and adjacent waters, claiming that two cargo ships and two PCG vessels had entered its territorial waters without permission.</p> <p>Ayungin Shoal, where the recent incident took place, forms part of the larger dispute over the Spratly Islands—an archipelago contested by China and several other Asian nations, including the Philippines. The Philippines famously grounded a naval transport ship, the BRP Sierra Madre, on the reef in 1999 to house a contingent of marines.</p> <p>As the joint naval exercises approach, regional and global observers are closely monitoring the developments in the South China Sea, where geopolitical tensions continue to shape the maritime landscape.</p> <p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/japan-us-and-australia-to-conduct-joint-naval-exercises-in-south-china-sea-amid-escalating-tensions/">Japan, US, and Australia to Conduct Joint Naval Exercises in South China Sea Amid Escalating Tensions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Man Arrested After Making Threats on Kuala Lumpur-Bound Flight from Sydney</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/man-arrested-after-making-threats-on-kuala-lumpur-bound-flight-from-sydney/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:04:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=18781</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="392" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-696x392.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-747x420.jpg 747w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />Sydney, Australia – Federal police officers have arrested a 45-year-old man who allegedly made threats while onboard a Malaysia Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur. The incident led to the plane’s return to Sydney International Airport, causing disruptions to domestic air travel. In a press release issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Monday evening, […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/man-arrested-after-making-threats-on-kuala-lumpur-bound-flight-from-sydney/">Man Arrested After Making Threats on Kuala Lumpur-Bound Flight from Sydney</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="392" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-150x84.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-696x392.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3-747x420.jpg 747w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Malaysia-Airlines-3.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p><em>Sydney, Australia – </em>Federal police officers have arrested a 45-year-old man who allegedly made threats while onboard a Malaysia Airlines flight to Kuala Lumpur. The incident led to the plane’s return to Sydney International Airport, causing disruptions to domestic air travel.</p> <p>In a press release issued by the <a href="https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/media-statement-sydney-international-airport-incident?fbclid=IwAR0dvTHX_V7DgizshRlkEgB8DmwJ3kectX3_W-to73FkrpUJ9AXHLUeJ1Ws">Australian Federal Police (AFP)</a> on Monday evening, the AFP said that the man was taken into custody without incident. </p> <p>The flight, which had departed Sydney around 1:06 pm on Monday afternoon, was flying over far western New South Wales when it was forced to turn back due to what police described as an “emergency.” </p> <p>The passenger’s identity has not been disclosed at this time. The arrest follows an alleged incident that prompted the activation of an emergency response plan on the flight. The nature of the incident and the specific details of the alleged threats have not been revealed by authorities.</p> <p>As a precautionary measure, passengers onboard the flight have been evacuated. The AFP emphasized that there is no impending threat to the community and that the evacuation was carried out to ensure the safety of both passengers and crew.</p> <p>While operational details have not been disclosed, the AFP stated that an emergency response plan was put into action, leading to the decision to evacuate the aircraft. The evacuation was initiated once authorities deemed it safe to proceed.</p> <p>The arrested individual, a 45-year-old man, is currently in custody and is expected to face charges later tonight. The AFP has not provided further information about the charges or the timeline for the legal proceedings.</p> <p>The situation has led to disruptions in air travel, with updates expected to be provided by relevant authorities at an appropriate time. Passengers and the general public are advised to stay informed through official channels.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MH122?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MH122</a> Drop scene <br>Every one off the plane.<br>Police told to leave all the belongings on plane <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sydney?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sydney</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SydneyAirport?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SydneyAirport</a> <a href="https://t.co/akb3ce5ceO">pic.twitter.com/akb3ce5ceO</a></p>— Muhammad Zubair (@chzaib) <a href="https://twitter.com/chzaib/status/1691007090347888640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div></figure> <p>For further updates on this developing story, stay tuned to <a href="https://gnbnow.com/">Global News Break (gnbnow.com)</a>.</p> <p><em>Disclaimer: This news article is based on a press release issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The details and events described are subject to ongoing investigation and may be updated as more information becomes available.</em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/man-arrested-after-making-threats-on-kuala-lumpur-bound-flight-from-sydney/">Man Arrested After Making Threats on Kuala Lumpur-Bound Flight from Sydney</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>More than 800kg of cocaine seized in WA, three arrests</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/more-than-800kg-of-cocaine-seized-in-wa-three-arrests/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2023 11:58:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=18095</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="522" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1024x768.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-150x113.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-696x522.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-560x420.jpg 560w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-80x60.jpg 80w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-265x198.jpg 265w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />On Friday, the Australian Federal Police found more than 800 kilograms of cocaine. Three men associated with the international crime syndicate who tried to smuggle the drug have been arrested. Police have charged three men allegedly linked to a transnational serious organized crime syndicate that attempted to smuggle more than 800kg of cocaine into Australia […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/more-than-800kg-of-cocaine-seized-in-wa-three-arrests/">More than 800kg of cocaine seized in WA, three arrests</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="522" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1024x768.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-150x113.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-696x522.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-560x420.jpg 560w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-80x60.jpg 80w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Forensics_20230602_084901_edited-265x198.jpg 265w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>On Friday, the Australian Federal Police found more than 800 kilograms of cocaine. Three men associated with the international crime syndicate who tried to smuggle the drug have been arrested.</p> <p>Police have charged three men allegedly linked to a transnational serious organized crime syndicate that attempted to smuggle more than 800kg of cocaine into Australia hidden on a bulk cargo carrier.</p> <p>As per police, on May 24, the Western Australian Police Force and the Volunteer Marine Rescue Service helped the group of a 10m cabin cruiser in distress close to Rottnest Island, 22km away. </p> <p>The police were told by the three men on board that they had noticed a problem with the ship’s engine but had no sailing experience.</p> <p><a href="https://www.afp.gov.au/news-media/media-releases/more-800kg-cocaine-seized-wa-three-arrests" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">According to the police</a>, the Royal Australian Navy clearance divers retrieved 28 large packages wrapped in blue plastic from the water and another package was retrieved once the tank was drained. Each of the 29 packages contains numerous one-kilogram blocks of a white powdered substance. Forensic tests returned positive results for cocaine.</p> <p>The third person was detained in Sydney, while two of the three were detained in Perth on Wednesday. The accused are aged 21, 25, and 29. According to the police, they could receive a maximum sentence of life in prison if they were found guilty.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/more-than-800kg-of-cocaine-seized-in-wa-three-arrests/">More than 800kg of cocaine seized in WA, three arrests</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>A massive fire broke out in a multi-storey building in central Sydney</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/a-massive-fire-broke-out-in-a-multi-storey-building-in-central-sydney/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 12:40:52 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=18060</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="392" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-300x169.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-768x432.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-150x84.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-696x392.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-746x420.jpg 746w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storey building in central Sydney. Several fire engines have reached the spot to control the fire. Now the fire department is trying to control the fire. Emergency services have cordoned off the area of the fire. Video from the scene shows firefighters trying to put out the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/a-massive-fire-broke-out-in-a-multi-storey-building-in-central-sydney/">A massive fire broke out in a multi-storey building in central Sydney</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="392" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-1024x576.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-300x169.jpg 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-768x432.jpg 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-150x84.jpg 150w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-696x392.jpg 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh-746x420.jpg 746w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/recIdtXJfFgJCeyDh.jpg 1080w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>A massive fire has broken out in a multi-storey building in central Sydney. Several fire engines have reached the spot to control the fire. Now the fire department is trying to control the fire.</p> <p>Emergency services have cordoned off the area of the fire. Video from the scene shows firefighters trying to put out the blaze at a building near Sydney’s Central railway station.</p> <p>The footage shows flames spreading around the building and a car parked nearby is also seen burning.</p> <p>More than 100 firefighters, 20 fire trucks and multiple stations are working to extinguish the fire in two buildings, <a href="https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/incident.php?record=recJDtTSZFSjtksys" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">officials said</a>. At this time, both the affected buildings are vacant and the firefighting operations are expected to continue throughout the night, officials said.</p> <p>MP Tanya Plibersek said in a statement on Twitter: “Horrible fire in my constituency Surry Hills. Please stay safe and listen to the instructions of the emergency services.”</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Terrible fire in Surry Hills in my electorate. Please stay safe and listen to instructions from emergency services. <br><br>Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/FRNSW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FRNSW</a> who are on the scene working to get it under control.</p>— Tanya Plibersek (@tanya_plibersek) <a href="https://twitter.com/tanya_plibersek/status/1661622532116721665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div></figure> <p>A New South Wales Transport update says train services near the fire have been suspended until further notice. A spokesperson for New South Wales Police said there were no reports of injuries at this time.</p> <p>In the footage, Surry Hills, a seven-story building was engulfed in flames when a wall collapsed. New video footage released shows the walls of a walled building in Surry Hills collapsing down onto the street.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More than 100 firefighters, from 20 fire trucks and multiple stations, continue to work to extinguish the blaze in two buildings. <br>At this stage, it is believed both impacted buildings have been vacant.<br>Firefighting operations are expected to continue throughout the night. <a href="https://t.co/nvbLVX8YRb">pic.twitter.com/nvbLVX8YRb</a></p>— Fire and Rescue NSW (@FRNSW) <a href="https://twitter.com/FRNSW/status/1661647534220283904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div></figure> <p>New video footage, released by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW), shows the moment a wall from an engulfed building in Surry Hills came crashing down onto the street below.</p> <p>The seven-storey complex on Randle Street caught alight just after 4pm.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/a-massive-fire-broke-out-in-a-multi-storey-building-in-central-sydney/">A massive fire broke out in a multi-storey building in central Sydney</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Anthony Albanese will be 31st Australian PM</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/anthony-albanese-will-be-31st-australian-pm/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2022 20:44:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=14922</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="696" height="452" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc.png 854w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-300x195.png 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-768x499.png 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-696x452.png 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-646x420.png 646w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" />Australian labor leader Anthony Albanese will officially be Australia’s 31st Prime Minister. The Labor leader has emerged victorious over Scott Morrison after an epic, six-week election campaign, ending the Coalition’s almost decade-long reign. The opposition Labor party with 72 seats is yet to gain a parliamentary majority in the 151-member parliament, as the counting of […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/anthony-albanese-will-be-31st-australian-pm/">Anthony Albanese will be 31st Australian PM</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="696" height="452" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc.png" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc.png 854w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-300x195.png 300w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-768x499.png 768w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-696x452.png 696w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/124851907_australian_elections-03-nc-646x420.png 646w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px" /> <p>Australian labor leader Anthony Albanese will officially be Australia’s 31st Prime Minister.</p> <p>The Labor leader has emerged victorious over Scott Morrison after an epic, six-week election campaign, ending the Coalition’s almost decade-long reign.</p> <p>The opposition Labor party with 72 seats is yet to gain a parliamentary majority in the 151-member parliament, as the counting of votes is still under way.</p> <p>While it remains unclear if Labor can form a majority, the ALP is on track to finish ahead of the Coalition and more likely to reach a minority government, the ABC has projected.</p> <p>This win means Albanese will replace Scott Morrison as Prime Minister, making him the 31st person to hold the nation’s top job.</p> <p>The son of a single parent who grew up in public housing, Mr Albanese has reached the pinnacle of his career after 26 years in the parliament.</p> <p>“It is an incredible honor,” Mr Albanese told reporters in Sydney after leaving his house to head to speak at a party event.</p> <p>“I want to unite people. People want to come together, look for common interest, look towards the sense of common purpose,” he said.</p> <p>“Tonight the Australian people have voted for change. I am humbled by this victory. And I am honoured to be given the opportunity to serve as the 31st Prime Minister of Australia,” he said.</p> <p>According to the ABC news media, the Labor leader will be sworn in with four of his most senior frontbenchers on Monday.</p> <p></p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/anthony-albanese-will-be-31st-australian-pm/">Anthony Albanese will be 31st Australian PM</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Novak Djokovic loses court appeal against visa cancellation</title> <link>https://gnbnow.com/novak-djokovic-loses-court-appeal-against-visa-cancellation/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[GNB Desk]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:17:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tennis]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Novak Djokovic]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://gnbnow.com/?p=13771</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><img width="570" height="321" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Novak-Djokovic-EPA-photo.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Novak-Djokovic-EPA-photo.jpg 570w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Novak-Djokovic-EPA-photo-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px" />Tennis star Novak Djokovic lost his appeal to have his Australian visa cancellation overturned and will be deported from the country. On Sunday, an Australian Federal Court panel dismissed Djokovic’s application to review immigration minister Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel the visa. A 20-time Grand Slam champion and nine-time Australian Open winner, Djokovic’s dream of […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/novak-djokovic-loses-court-appeal-against-visa-cancellation/">Novak Djokovic loses court appeal against visa cancellation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="570" height="321" src="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Novak-Djokovic-EPA-photo.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Novak-Djokovic-EPA-photo.jpg 570w, https://gnbnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Novak-Djokovic-EPA-photo-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px" /> <p>Tennis star Novak Djokovic <a href="https://fedcourt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/95250/Order-1612022-183511289.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">lost his appeal</a> to have his Australian visa cancellation overturned and will be deported from the country.</p> <p>On Sunday, an Australian Federal Court panel dismissed Djokovic’s application to review immigration minister Alex Hawke’s decision to cancel the visa.</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UPDATE: Novak Djokovic v Minister for Immigration: The hearing has adjourned. Online file – <a href="https://t.co/TjG3p4zTax">https://t.co/TjG3p4zTax</a> <a href="https://t.co/a3vlwi62dU">pic.twitter.com/a3vlwi62dU</a></p>— Federal Court of Australia (@fedcourtau) <a href="https://twitter.com/fedcourtau/status/1482607449517531137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div></figure> <p>A 20-time Grand Slam champion and nine-time Australian Open winner, Djokovic’s dream of participating in the upcoming Australian Open 2022 was left shattered on Sunday (January 16) after the court panel returned their unanimous decision.</p> <p>Djokovic had appealed against the Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s use of discretionary powers to re-cancel his visa earlier this week on the grounds that he was a threat to public order as his unvaccinated status might trigger anti-vaccine sentiments in the general public. The case was heard by a panel of three judges on Sunday.</p> <p>In a statement released on Sunday evening, Djokovic said he was “extremely disappointed” by the ruling but respected it. He released a statement shortly after three Federal Court judges unanimously upheld a decision made Friday by Immigration Minister Alex Hawke to cancel the 34-year-old Serb’s visa on public interest grounds because he is not vaccinated.</p> <p>“I am extremely disappointed with the Court ruling to dismiss my application for judicial review of the Minister’s decision to cancel my visa, which means I cannot stay in Australia and participate in the Australian Open,” Djokovic said.</p> <p>“I respect the Court’s ruling and I will cooperate with the relevant authorities in relation to my departure from the country,” he added.</p> <p>Djokovic said he was “uncomfortable” that the focus had been on him since his visa was first canceled on arrival at Melbourne’s airport on Jan. 6.</p> <p>The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said it respects the decision of the Federal Court.</p> <p>“The situation with Djokovic is disappointing for everyone involved – not only for the player himself but for other players, the tournament, and the fans,” ITF added.</p> <p>“As an organization which hosted over 1900 international events all over the world in 2021, the ITF has first-hand experience of the huge challenges and rigour needed to navigate the pandemic and the regulations that vary country by country. These protocols need to be clearly communicated in a timely manner and the proper process must be respected by all for it to be effective.</p> <p>“And while the ITF believes that full vaccination is a personal decision, we believe this is the responsible action we must all take in order to ease restrictions and avoid such occurrences happening in the future,” it said in a statement.</p> <p>Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed what he described as the “decision to keep our borders strong and keep Australians safe.”</p> <p>“It’s now time to get on with the Australian Open and get back to enjoying tennis over the summer,” Morrison said in a <a href="https://www.pm.gov.au/media/media-statement-5"><strong>statement</strong></a></p> <p>“This cancellation decision was made on health, safety and good order grounds, on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so.I welcome the decision to keep our borders strong and keep Australians safe,” it said in a statement.</p> <p><strong>Also Read: </strong><strong><a href="https://gnbnow.com/australia-cancels-novak-djokovics-visa-2nd-time-ahead-of-the-australian-open/">Australia cancels Novak Djokovic’s visa 2nd time ahead of the Australian Open</a></strong></p> <p>Djokovic had to spend five days in detention in Melbourne after his visa was first time revoked by the authorities last week.</p> <p>Earlier on Monday, a judge reinstated Djokovic’s visa and <a href="https://gnbnow.com/novak-djokovic-wins-court-appeal-and-released-from-detention/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ordered his release</a>. However, immigration minister Alex Hawke said that he was still considering whether to use his personal powers to cancel the visa again and expel him from the country.</p> <p>Djokovic admitted to submitting travel documents containing incorrect information to Australian immigration officials last week and to attend an interview and photoshoot in December after learning he was infected with COVID-19.</p> <p>In an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYnO7cDqbdj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram </a>post on Wednesday, Djokovic described as a way to clear up “the continuing misinformation about my activities last month.”</p> <p>On Friday, the Australian immigration minister canceled the visa of unvaccinated no 1 tennis star Novak Djokovic for a second time ahead of the Australian Open. The decision was made on the grounds of “health and good order” and “on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so, according to the Australian Immigration minister.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://gnbnow.com/novak-djokovic-loses-court-appeal-against-visa-cancellation/">Novak Djokovic loses court appeal against visa cancellation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://gnbnow.com">gnbnow</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>