The Latest Breaking News from David Waddell

Police fatal shooting raises mental health questions

A man believed to have been suffering a mental health episode has been shot by police, after a six-hour siege where he attempted to stab an officer with glass.

AAP · Jan 8

NSW police shoot man dead after mental health check turns into six-hour siege

Police say 49-year-old man in Springfield on Central Coast tried to stab an officer before being shot

The Guardian - AU · Jan 8

Fifth death linked to floods as body found in burnt car

An elderly man's body has been found in a burnt-out vehicle at a property isolated by devastating floods, with five deaths now linked to the disaster.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Coal-port protest could stop ships even if made illegal

NSW Police have gone to court to stop a planned blockade of the world's largest coal port in a move campaigners have declared a waste of taxpayer money.

AAP · Nov 1, 2024

Port climate protest opposed due to safety risks

Police are opposing a climate group's protest against coal exports at a NSW port due to safety and economic risks and concerns over civil disobedience.

AAP · Oct 31, 2024

Why police are rolling up their sleeves these holidays - and want you to

'As first responders, we know how important blood donations are.'

Newcastle Herald · Dec 29, 2023

Australia bus driver told passengers ‘if you think that was fast, watch this’ before fatal crash, court hears

Brett Andrew Button has been released on bail in New South Wales

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023

Australian bus driver released on bail after being charged over 10 passengers' deaths

Police in Australia allege a bus driver was driving too fast when his 57-seat vehicle rolled on its side and hit a guard rail in heavy fog, killing 10 wedding guests and injuring 25 others

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Bus driver in fatal crash weeps as he appears in court

The driver of the bus involved in the deadly Hunter Valley wedding crash has wept as he appeared in court on Tuesday.

The New Daily · Jun 13, 2023

Hunter Valley bus driver Brett Button said ‘fasten your seatbelts’ moments before crash, court told

Magistrate says it is clear Button is ‘suffering’ as he is granted bail in hearing at Cessnock local court

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023