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A double-murderer has pleaded with the court to never release him from prison - saying that he believes he "deserves" to spend the rest of his life behind bars. On Wednesday, 56-year-old Darren John Chalmers made his plea during a presentence hearing. Chalmers recently confessed to the cold-case murder of…
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The family of a woman who suffered life-altering injuries last year has spoken out about the "relentless abuse and criticism" they are all facing. Shylah Rodden, the enduring and tenacious survivor of a harrowing roller coaster accident at Melbourne Royal Show, is making significant strides in her recovery, much to…
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A woman who was left with devastating and life-changing injuries after being hit by a speeding roller coaster is on the road to recovery. Shylah Rodden, the resilient survivor who endured a catastrophic encounter with a rollercoaster at the Melbourne Royal Show, is "defying the odds" and exhibiting substantial progress…
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A judge has ruled that a 14-year-old boy involved in the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old is too young to be held criminally responsible. Declan Cutler, 16, was killed in north Melbourne last year after getting separated from his friends following a Reservoir birthday party. He was leaving the party…
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Following the loss of her five sons and her partner, a mom from Brisbane has issued a heartbreaking message to others. Samantha Stephenson was left devastated after a fire ripped through her home on Queensland's Russell Island on Sunday morning. Her partner, Wayne Godinet, and her five children were still…
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The groom at the center of a tragic wedding bus crash that claimed the lives of 10 people has spoken publicly for the first time at one of the victims' funerals. On June 11, groom Mitchell Gaffney and his bride Maddy Edsell tied the knot at Wandin Estate in the…
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A skydiver was tragically killed in an accident as she was "too close to the ground" while attempting a "new method" of jumping. Australian-born Melissa Porter, 29, was attempting a new style of jumping on June 24 at the Skydive Spaceland Houston facility in Texas. As reported by 7News, Porter…
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Following the death of 23-year-old Lily Thai, an assisted dying advocate has spoken out and claimed that her story is proof that voluntary assisted dying laws work. Dr. Philip Nitschke, has spoken to The Advertiser about Thai's story, after the young woman chose to end her life after battling a…
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Following the heartbreaking yet comforting news that 23-year-old Lily Thai has passed away from assisted dying, her final requests are being remembered. As a spirited individual who battled a rare, debilitating condition, Lily’s story has touched hearts far beyond her hometown in South Australia. The brave young woman chose to…
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A clash between a prominent chef and an unsatisfied vegan customer has resulted in the famed cook banning all plant-based eaters from his restaurant. Chef John Mountain, a celebrated culinary artist and restaurateur from the UK, has caused quite the debate on social media with his contentious declaration on Facebook.…
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The driver at the center of the devastating bus crash that claimed the lives of ten people reportedly repeated two specific words while spending the night in a police cell. On Sunday (June 11), Maddy Edsell and Mitchell Gaffney tied the knot at Wandin Estate in the Hunter Valley in…
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Following a tragic bus crash after her wedding which claimed the lives of 10 guests, the bride's reaction has been revealed and it is truly gut-wrenching. The tragedy occurred at around 11:30 PM as a bus took guests from the wedding of Maddy Edsell and Mitchell Gaffney to their accommodation…
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Following the tragic bus crash in Australia that claimed the lives of 10 wedding guests, a former crash scene investigator has explained how they lost their lives. Maddy Edsell and Mitchell Gaffney tied the knot on Sunday (June 11) at Wandin Estate in the Hunter Valley in Australia, but their…
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Haunting audio from the emergency response after 10 wedding guests were killed in a horror bus crash has surfaced. Football players Maddy Edsell and Mitchell Gaffney tied the knot at Wandin Valley Estate in the Hunter Valley on Sunday (June 11) afternoon. As their nuptials ended late at night, a…
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The fairytale wedding that turned into a tragedy after a bus taking attendees home crashed has been described as a "devastating war scene". On Sunday (June 11) afternoon, football players Maddy Edsell and Mitchell Gaffney tied the knot at Wandin Valley Estate in the Hunter Valley. Gaffney was a star…
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A picture of a bride and groom cutting their wedding cake just hours before a bus crash killed ten of their guests has surfaced online. As previously reported, Maddy Edsell and Mitchell Gaffney - who are high school sweethearts and football players for their respective teams - tied the knot…
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A former X Factor Australia contestant has been charged with murdering a nine-month-old baby five years ago. Mitchell David Callaway was arrested at a house in Bowraville, New South Wales, on Thursday (June 8) morning after an investigation by detectives from Orana Mid-Western Police District, as reported by Sydney Morning…
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Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old great-grandmother with dementia who was tasered by police, has died in hospital. The news was confirmed in a statement by New South Wales Police on Wednesday (May 24). New South Wales police said in a statement, via News.com.au: "It is with great sadness we confirm the…
