Heath Parkes-Hupton

Sydney

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Australia’s place questioned after NATO ‘family photo’

3 days ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

Australia’s position in the global pecking order has been questioned after the traditional NATO “family photo” was released this week — showing our representative so far back he’s practically falling off the edge of the picture. It shows Australian representative, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, standing in the back right of three rows of world leaders – far away from US President Donald Trump.
Two men found guilty of Yusuf Nazlioglu murder

6 days ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

Two men have been found guilty of the assassination of Sydney underworld figure who, it is believed, was shot dead over his refusal to return luxury rental cars. A jury on Monday found Abdulrahman Mohamed Atteya guilty after prosecutors argued he was either the shooter or getaway driver in the June 2022 murder. It followed a guilty verdict for co-accused Mohammed Hosni Khaled – who helped plan the hit man and driver’s escape – on June 16 after a lengthy trial before the NSW Supreme Court.
Obama tweets haunt Trump, fury in the US

6 days ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

Donald Trump’s past commentary on his predecessors has come back to haunt him, while some MAGA loyalists have shown open dissent since the decision to bomb Iran. Tweets posted by the US President between 2011 and 2013, when Barack Obama was in office, resurfaced over the weekend after Mr Trump ordered strikes on Iran’s nuclear program. In the old posts, he repeatedly claimed Mr Obama would “start a war with Iran” saying it would be done “in order to get re-elected”.
Update on investigation into Brisbane baby coffee attack

1 week ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

Queensland police have revealed they have not given up on finding the man responsible for pouring scalding hot coffee on a baby boy last year. The random attack on nine-month-old Luka at a Brisbane park in August sparked a public outcry and a police manhunt for the assailant, who is believed to have fled the country. On Thursday, Acting Commissioner Shane Chelepy told radio station 4BC that investigations into the “horrible incident” were ongoing almost one year on.
Queensland dad’s tragic death after life-changing crash

1 week ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

A beloved father has died a year after suffering life-changing injuries in a e-scooter accident, leaving his family facing the prospect of losing their home. Isaac Craig’s loved ones have been left to pick up the pieces after his unexpected death from a heart attack last month. Mr Craig was seriously injured in March 2024 when he was trying out a new tyre he had put on his daughter’s e-scooter in the Townsville suburb of Heatley.
Saint Haven stands down staffer after ‘extremely inappropriate’ message

1 week ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

A staffer at an exclusive spa in Melbourne has been stood down after management became aware of an “extremely inappropriate internal team message”. Saint Haven, a private members wellness club, made the announcement to clients on June 13 as it continues to face criticism from millionaire entrepreneur Christopher Shao. Mr Shao this month publicly accused staff of singling out his mother for carrying her phone in a club bathhouse, and has since doubled down on claims of racism.
‘Evil’: Man sentenced to life after Perth bondage sex murder

1 week ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

A dad-of two who arranged to a meet a teenager for a bondage sex hook-up was hacked to death with an axe by the depraved 19-year-old, with the slaying described as “an example of evil”. Former Australian beach handball coach and West Coast Eagles masseuse Patrik Weiss was killed in his Lockridge home on June 12, 2023. The 45-year-old father had agreed to meet Alexander Mark Sutton, then 19, and was waiting blindfolded with his hands and feet bound with rope and handcuffs.
Israel-Iran conflict live updates: Trump reportedly approves attack plans, Iran strikes hit major hospital and Tel Aviv

1 week ago | news.com.au | Brielle Burns |Heath Parkes-Hupton |Alex Blair

Welcome to our live coverage of the escalating situation in the Middle East. Israel has been pelted by “dozens” of ballistic missiles sent from Iran in what has been described as the largest escalation seen this week. Approximately 32 have been injured, two seriously. It came as Donald Trump greenlit plans to attack Iran, after telling the press he “may” or “may not” order US forces to join the conflict.
New details emerge on fatal shooting of Tasmanian police officer

1 week ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

A Tasmanian police officer killed after arriving to carry out an arranged house repossession had built a “rapport” with the alleged gunman who shot him. Despite the presence of Special Operations Group (SOG) officers, it is believed the visit to the Allison Rd, North Motton property was not expected to be a high-risk situation. Constable Keith Anthony Smith, 57, was fatally shot as he and a colleague attended the address on Monday to serve a court warrant to repossess the rural home.
Horror CCTV of kebab shop shooting

1 week ago | news.com.au | Heath Parkes-Hupton

Dramatic CCTV footage captured the moment two hooded and masked gunmen stormed a Sydney kebab shop in broad daylight, as passers-by ran for their lives and three people were shot. Shoppers on the busy main drag in Auburn could be seen scattering and running for cover as shots rang out from inside M Brothers restaurant in Auburn. Alleged underworld figure Samimjan Azari, a man believed to be his friend and a female staff member were all shot during the incident about 1.10pm on Monday.