Ezra Mam cops NRL breach notice over driving conviction, but details not yet revealed

On Tuesday, the Combined Rail Unions and the NSW government will appear before the Fair Work Commission to address a proposed rail strike that could impact Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks. The government argues that the strike endangers lives due to limited train services, while the union has dropped eight proposed actions to prepare for the hearing. The union is seeking a 32% pay rise over four years, while the government contends that funds are...

From April to June this year, Australians reported 1,962 social media scams and 2,018 email/website scams, with losses totaling $64.2 million. Scammers are increasingly using fake profiles on social media to steal money and personal information. While phone call scams are less common, victims tend to lose larger amounts. The National Anti-Scam Centre advises caution when contacted on social media, as scammers may offer fake job opportunities or investment schemes. Full Article

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is in a dispute with the NSW government over proposed strike action and demands for an 8% pay rise increase. NSW Premier Chris Minns has suggested cancelling Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks if the strike isn't called off, calling the demands unsustainable. The RTBU has offered to put strike action on hold if the government meets conditions, including free public transport until a new enterprise agreement is reached,...

Former US marine pilot Daniel Edmund Duggan, who became an Australian citizen 13 years ago, is facing extradition to the US over allegations of illegally training Chinese pilots in South Africa over a decade ago. He is accused of conspiracy, arms trafficking, and money laundering, allegedly breaching money laundering and arms export control laws while instructing foreign pilots, including Chinese citizens, on landing atop an aircraft carrier. Despite denying the allegations, Duggan and his family...

A judge in Germany has ordered a 50-year-old Saudi citizen, suspected in a deadly Christmas market ramming attack, to be held in pre-trial detention after a late-night court appearance. The suspect, who has lived in Germany for over a decade, is accused of five counts of murder and several counts of attempted murder. Authorities are facing criticism for potential security lapses and missed warnings from Saudi authorities, sparking anger from the public and politicians demanding...

A young boy has tragically died in a house fire in Carnoustie Gardens, Meadow Springs, with two other children hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Emergency services responded to the fire on Sunday afternoon, where the male child was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead at Peel Health Campus. While WA Police do not suspect foul play, the Arson Squad will investigate the cause of the fire, with a report to be prepared for the Coroner. Full...