Israel is vowing “mighty vengeance” against Hamas terrorists who launched an unprecedented assault on the Jewish state, with more than 300 Israelis killed, 1800 wounded and dozens taken hostage in Gaza.

Two Qantas baggage handlers and the brother of one of Australia’s biggest crime figures have been charged as part of a major AFP sting into a drug syndicate allegedly using insiders in Sydney International Airport. 

South East Queensland councils are being forced to spend more than $100,000 of ratepayers’ money to clean up parks littered with illicit drugs, sharps and syringes. 

South Australia is poised to make political history this week as Labor prepares to elect the state’s first Muslim MP.