Wasp spider seen in north of England latest ‘climate refugee’ amid global heating The Argiope bruennichi, spotted in Cheshire for first time, part of worrying trend that could threaten native species The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
NSW police deputy commissioner says letting Jewish security group carry guns could be seen as ‘favouritism’ The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is this week examining security arrangements for the Jewish community The Guardian - AU · Jul 27
Railway Conductor Who Went Viral With Independence Day Message To Passengers Faces Huge Karma In Major Update “What has this country come down to?” the conductor asked after a career-ending blow. Bored Panda · Jul 8
Feds planning to remove 14,000 wild horses from the West in controversial helicopter round-ups due to drought and wildfire concerns The planned removal has angered animal rights advocates who are urging the Bureau of Land Management to come up with a more humane solution The Independent UK · Mar 24
New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise Governments must self-reflect and begin to work in new ways with Indigenous organisations if they want to close the gap in health, a report has found. AAP · Jun 24, 2025
‘I hurt so terribly’: after weeks of detail, Bondi Junction inquest ends with reminder of families’ anguish The inquest into Joel Cauchi’s murderous rampage raked over CCTV footage and systemic weaknesses with ‘careful objectivity’ – but on the final morning, the courtroom was a space for raw emotion The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2025
Security guard’s Bondi Junction triple-zero call could have confused police, inquest hears Counter-terrorism expert tells inquest into 2024 stabbing attack by Joel Cauchi guard ‘talks about shots being fired with an armed offender’ in triple-zero call The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025
Response to mall attack praised despite security flaws An international security expert has praised a shopping centre owner's reaction to a stabbing rampage despite a monitoring guard's "inadequate" call to police. AAP · May 19, 2025
No ‘one voice’ for families of Bondi Junction victims, court hears after John Singleton says inquest is ‘waste of time’ Court hears media should take ‘extreme care’ over stabbing case as businessman whose daughter, Dawn Singleton, was murdered, questions inquest’s purpose The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025
Sydney’s archaic sewerage system a ‘significant’ source of microplastic pollution into the sea Malabar wastewater plant discharges 5.4bn to 120bn microplastic particles each day, CSIRO report says, prompting calls for more advanced treatment processes The Guardian - AU · Feb 15, 2025
He looks too good for us: How Ben Doak turned Middlesbrough into promotion contenders Ben Doak has made just as big an impact with Middlesbrough as Scotland this season - and is being tipped to lead them back to the Premier League. The National (Scotland) · Nov 22, 2024
77 days: The Strange Case of Paul Ritchie and Rangers. A Scotland international on a Bosman seemed a no-brainer but Dick Advocaat wasn't one to mess around if he decided a player was finished. The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2023
South Shields burglar caught after victim recognised him outside his home months later Scott Wilson has been jailed for breaking into homes in South Shields, stealing items worth thousands and of high sentimental value Chronicle Live · Nov 8, 2022
Port Augusta's ongoing alcohol restrictions receive support as community sees 'benefits' The Liquor and Gambling Commissioner says the benefits reaped from the city's alcohol restrictions "outweigh the minor inconvenience to customers and tourists". ABC News · Sep 2, 2022
Edinburgh Live · Aug 18, 2022 Scottish family left with 'clothes on their back' after faulty cooker plug burns house down Scott and Caitlin were out visiting a family member when a call came in from a concerned neighbour who noticed smoke coming from their home. The blaze erupted and ravaged the building, leaving them with nothing
Daily Mirror · Aug 18, 2022 Young family 'left with nothing' after faulty cooker plug sparks devastating house fire Scott Wilson, 23, dashed home to find his house ablaze and ran in to save his two puppies, however he was then forced to watch as the entire property went up in flames
Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022 Scots family 'left with nothing' after faulty cooker plug burns house down and destroys possessions Scott Wilson rushed into the house to rescue his spaniel puppies while the fire raged.
Glasgow Live · Jul 28, 2022 Lanarkshire family row ends in murder bid when man mows down brother-in-law with his car Scott Wilson was jailed for eight years yesterday for attempting to murder Anthony Brown in a "completely exaggerated response" to an argument on Castlefern Road, Rutherglen.
Belfast Live · Jul 20, 2022 Ulster Rugby announce Academy squad including five new arrivals Hopefully some stars of the future right here...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2022 Scotland Under-20s bounce back from nightmare start against Ireland to round off Six Nations SCOTLAND bounced back from a nightmare opening quarter to salvage some respectability in their final match of a tough Six Nations Summer Series…
Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2022 Ireland v Scotland U20s LIVE stream of the Six Nations Summer Series clash The play-off clash takes place in Treviso, with kick-off scheduled for 11am Irish time
ABC News · Jun 29, 2022 Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital cares for koala joey after dog attack An 18-month old koala joey is being treated in hospital after its mother was fatally mauled by a dog on a property in south-east Queensland.
ABC News · Jun 20, 2022 Alcohol restrictions extended in regional South Australia in bid to curb antisocial behaviour The state government has announced alcohol restrictions in the regional South Australian city will last until August as the Liquor and Gaming Commission considers making the measures permanent.
ABC News · Jun 3, 2022 Budget measures announced for Port Augusta in bid to curb antisocial behaviour The new South Australian government has allotted $1.2 million over four years to revive the City Safe program in Port Augusta to control antisocial behaviour in the CBD.
Liverpool Echo · May 13, 2022 Devastated family's message to e-scooter riders as 'loved' son dies in crash Scott Wilson had survived 'arduous battle' with childhood cancer