The Latest Breaking News from Conor Byrne

Cairns private school student faces attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing classmate

An 18-year-old man appears in court charged with the attempted murder of another student, who remains hospitalised in a critical condition.

ABC News · May 17, 2023

Army DUKWs still used daily in Kuranda more than 80 years after they were made

These amphibious war machines were built by women during WWII and used to transport troops and supplies. But these days they are more like to be found ferrying tourists around holiday hotspots.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

How we can cool our cities with heat mitigation in a warming world

Everyone can think of a hot part of town where the sun shines brighter and there's no shade. Could heat mitigation and cooling be integrated further into planning and development?

ABC News · Apr 2, 2023

Five men jailed for combined 66 years over sex assaults on Irish teen as judge blasts gang for acting like 'animals'

Earlier this week the Irish Mirror had unmasked each of the men who had tried to cover their faces throughout the trial

Irish Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

Five men who attacked Irish teen on way home from night out unmasked as brave victim speaks out

The woman, now in her early 20s, was repeatedly sexually assaulted and raped after she got into a car with the thugs, thinking they were her friends, after a night out in the Midlands in the early hours of December 27, 2016

Irish Mirror · May 31, 2022

LGBTQ+ activist says it’s hard to meet someone in a gay bar

Conor has found a new way to meet people and make friends

Dublin Live · May 4, 2022

Forrest Parade School puts its most vulnerable first with 'life-changing' communication

Seamus is non-verbal and until recently couldn't communicate with his parents or seven siblings. But now he's nearly nine – and his parents can't believe how far he's come.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022

Larrakia renew calls for treaty at 50th anniversary of the raising of their flag

In 1972, Darwin's traditional owners raised their own flag and made their voices heard as they pushed for recognition. Although the Queen never got back to them, they never gave up the struggle.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Elcho Island Mums on Bikes ride high on donations from around the world

It started with sunset rides to get fit. Now, these inspirational Elcho Island mums are getting offers of help from around the world — and it's pumping up the whole community.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2022