Duncan Evans

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Duncan Evans

Qantas has promised to step up its staff safety procedures following a shock turbulence event that injured three cabin crew. The incident happened on descent into Brisbane Airport during a Sydney to Brisbane flight in early May. About 36km out from the airport, the aircraft experienced unexpected and severe turbulence, with three cabin crew unrestrained as the plane started shaking.

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Duncan Evans

Snowtown accomplice Mark Ray Haydon will remain under close watch by South Australian authorities for a further 18 months as he lives out his life in the community following his release from prison.

1 week ago | news.com.au | Duncan Evans

A consultant with 15 years’ experience helping Australians navigate Indonesia’s complex legal system has warned that alleged cocaine smuggler Lamar Ahchee faces the serious prospect of execution. John McLeod of Tora Solutions said the 43-year-old man would now likely spend about two months locked up in a cell at the Bali Police Centre as the investigation into his alleged trafficking offence escalated.

2 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Duncan Evans

Kevin Rudd has lambasted US President Donald Trump’s decision to block foreign students from enrolling at Harvard University, calling the move “distressing”. The ban includes Australian students, who will be denied entry to the prestigious higher-education institution if Mr Trump’s move is put into effect.

2 weeks ago | dailytelegraph.com.au | Duncan Evans

Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The ban includes Australian students, who will be denied entry to the prestigious higher-education institution if Mr Trump’s move is put into effect. “We are monitoring closely developments at Harvard University in relation to the administration’s statement this afternoon on the future enrolment of international students,” Mr Rudd said on Friday morning in a statement to X.