Stories from Australia

Firefighters safely retrieved 16 children trapped on a fair ride at a school in western Sydney. The ride experienced a mechanical fault while mid-air at Kemp's Creek. Rescuers utilized a cherry picker to reach the children. Emergency services rescued all students after they became stuck mid-air on an amusement ride in Kemp's Creek, Western Sydney. The incident occurred just after 12:30 today involving 16 teenagers. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.

Detectives have laid sex-related charges against the partner of former Queensland Premier Anastasia Pallashe. The partner has been transferred to Darwin.

York won Game 6 with a score of 89 to 40 to claim the series 4-2. The match included an altercation between Daniels and Mitchell Robinson that sparked a melee between the two teams. Royal Challengers were bowled out for 155 runs.

Emergency services are conducting a rescue for a group of students trapped on a ride during a school fair in Kemp's Creek. The ride has been stuck since approximately 12:40 local time. No injuries have been reported at this time.

LiveGolf is currently seeking replacement financial investors for its 2027 event in Adelaide.

The Baller League is a six-a-side football tournament featuring non-professional players in 30-minute matches. Teams are managed by former Premier League players including Alan Shearer and Ian Wright.

International Graphite has progressed its Australia-Europe processing strategy during the March quarter.

Australian surfer Sally Fitzgibbons secured a close victory over American Bella Kenworthy in the first round of the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks. The event is currently underway.

Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to manage a crowd of angry people during an incident in Australia. Chaos reportedly occurred outside a hospital in Alice Springs where the suspect was being treated. The investigation into the death is ongoing. Approximately 400 people gathered outside Alice Springs Hospital yesterday in an attempt to reach him. Reports indicate he had sustained injuries prior to detention. Officers also reportedly sustained injuries during the detention process. Suspect Jefferson Lewis has been moved to Darwin due to high tensions surrounding his presence in Alice Springs. Authorities reported that police officers have been injured a number of times during the situation. The community expressed anger regarding the suspect's alleged actions. The transfer follows allegations of misconduct that have caused public anger.

A&Z Bank reported a jump in first half statutory net profit to $3.65 billion. The bank's performance follows a period of slack. The announcement was made during a broadcast regarding regional diplomacy and naval assets. Cash earnings in the second half of 2025 saw a 70% jump.