The Editorial Team

Blake Antrobus covers Queensland courts and crime for NCA NewsWire. He began his career in journalism in 2015, migrating from Sydney’s northern beaches to southwest Queensland. He has covered politics, crime, education and general news for newspapers across the state.

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NSW & ACT

Robbie Williams has taken to the stage ahead of the New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks - before going on to berate revellers in the audience mid-performance.

Robbie berates crowd at Sydney fireworks

Robbie Williams took to the stage ahead of the New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks – before going on to berate revellers in the audience mid-performance.

Television

Sydney's 9am Fireworks 2023. Picture: City of Sydney / NCA NewsWire

Furious Aussies slam ABC’s ‘woke’ NY show

Complaints are already streaming in over the ABC’s New Year’s Eve program – as some social media users slam the coverage as “divisive” and a “disappointment”.

UPDATEDNSW

Cops allegedly shot at during dramatic chase

Police have issued a major update after a suspected gang-related incident led to chaotic scenes in a Sydney suburb, with police allegedly taking gunfire.

UpdatedEnvironment

A flooded bridge at Barkers Creek Road at Booie. Picture: Supplied qldtraffic

State slammed by 83mm in one hour

A spate of flash flooding and severe storms have thrashed one state, with major dams at risk of overflow and much more rainfall forecast to fall in the coming days.

Environment

Firefighters have been working tirelessly while battling the Perth Hills bushfire. Picture: Supplied by DFES via Incident Photographer Morten Boe via NCA NewsWire

Critical warning over wild weather forecast

A concerning number of Aussies don’t have an emergency plan during storm season, even though one in three people will experience some sort of disaster.

Careers

UNDATED ADF IMAGE: Nuclear Powered Submarine - Virginia Class - Digital Mock-up. Picture: Supplied via NCA NewsWire

Weird detail in Navy’s $120k job ad

The Australian Navy is advertising roles with a hefty salary and generous benefits – but there’s an interesting detail that’s sure to raise some eyebrows.

Social Media

Bizarre video of an Australian man - now captive in the hands of Russian soldiers in Ukraine - has emerged of him ranting about veganism and wanting to “force” Chinese people to be vegan.

Detained Aussie’s wild vegan rant

Bizarre video of an Aussie reportedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine – where he rants about wanting to “force” Chinese people to be vegan – has emerged.

Crime

Bombshell details surrounding further offending by Australia’s worst pedophile Ashley Paul Griffith have emerged - with a mother revealing her complaints about the monster were dismissed by police a decade before.

Bombshell claim on Australia’s worst pedo

A parent has revealed a bombshell claim about how police allegedly dismissed her complaint about one of Australia’s worst pedophiles abusing her son more than a decade ago.

UPDATEDBooks & Magazines

Legendary Australian author dies aged 74

A legendary Australian author who wrote more than 40 books over his distinguished career has died aged 74.

UPDATEDNSW & ACT Crime

‘Targeted’: Bodies found near Sydney airport

Police have revealed gruesome allegations surrounding the death of a woman and the disappearance of her husband after a second body was found.

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