Articles by Emily Bennett
Mum's warning after two-year-old boy suffers cardiac arrest on family holiday in Vietnam
Emily Bennett Exclusive: The mother of a young boy who went into cardiac arrest on a family holiday in Vietnam has urged every parent to complete a first aid course. Melbourne woman Lauren Spicer was in the city of Da Nang with her husband Kees and two sons on July 16 when her youngest Koen, then aged two, started to feel unwell. “We went to a market for dinner and to play on some rides,” Spicer said.
‘I couldn't let everybody else die': Hero pilot Smit Machchhar makes first public remarks
Emily Bennett The hero flydubai captain who fought off an attack by his co-pilot has told India 's Prime Minister he kept fighting because he could not “let everyone else die”. In his first public remarks, Smit Machchhar revealed to Narendra Modi in a video call on Friday that he was fighting for his life in that moment. “Because I had fallen down… I was so severely wounded that I had fallen down… at that time, I was thinking what if I don't get up?” Machchhar said.
Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate survives two lethal injections
Richard Wood, Emily Bennett A US state has halted executions after death row inmate Christa Pike was taken to hospital alive despite being given two lethal injections in her attempted execution. Her lawyers said the 50-year-old was alive and loudly snoring after the attempted lethal injection and was taken by ambulance from the prison to hospital for treatment.
Death row inmate still alive after two lethal injections
Richard Wood, Emily Bennett US death row inmate Christa Pike has been taken to hospital and is still alive despite being given two lethal injections in her attempted execution, her lawyer says. The 50-year-old's legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the execution at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville as it was happening. During the attempted execution, prison officials closed the curtain to the media room at 7.46pm (local time). They raised the curtain three minutes later.
Pilot arrested after stabbing other pilot and trying to crash plane, Israeli PM says
Emily Bennett, Karishma Sarkari Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a pilot has been arrested after stabbing another pilot and apparently trying to crash a plane travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Flydubai flight FZ1073 made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning (afternoon AEST) after sending a distress signal and briefly signalling a potential hijacking.
‘We saw blood': Middle East flight diverted en route to Israel after reported fight
Emily Bennett, Karishma Sarkari A commercial plane has been forced to make an emergency landing in the Middle East after briefly signalling a potential hijacking. The FlyDubai aircraft was travelling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Tel Aviv in Israel on Wednesday with 180 people on board when the distress call was made. The plane landed safely a short time later in the city of Tabuk, a civilian and military base in Saudi Arabia and everyone on board was safe.
Big four banks hike interest rates after RBA decision
Emily Bennett The big four banks have passed on this week's interest rate rise in full more than a day after the Reserve Bank of Australia confirmed it had hiked the official cash rate for the fourth time this year. The RBA increased the official rate to 4.60 per cent, which is an almost 15-year high. Commonwealth Bank confirmed on Wednesday it would increase home loan variable interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.
Police force to honour 'well-respected' constable killed in car crash
Emily Bennett A police funeral will be held to honour 20-year-old Mia Lay, who was killed in a tragic crash in Sydney last week. Lay and a 24-year-old male constable, who was driving, were responding to reports of a car theft when their police vehicle hit a tree in Redfern at about 1.30am on Friday. Lay was killed instantly, and the male officer was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital in a stable condition. Lay's death has rocked NSW Police and the wider community.
Teenage volleyball player third victim of horror crash in Victoria
Richard Wood, Emily Bennett, Sarah Swain A 14-year-old girl heading home from a volleyball tournament has become the third person to die following a three-vehicle smash in Victoria's north-west. Police say a car driven by her learner-driver brother car clipped a truck, before slamming into the other car. Three families have been ripped apart after the accident on the Western Highway at Ledcourt which police called “tragic”.
Teenage girl third person to die after horror crash in Victoria
Richard Wood, Emily Bennett Three people have died and four have been injured in a multi-vehicle crash in north-western Victoria. Police said two cars and a truck collided on the Western Highway in Ledcourt, 250 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, at about 6.45pm on Sunday. Two occupants in a MG ZS hatchback car, who are yet to be formally identified, died at the scene, police said. A 14-year-old girl who was travelling in a Mitsubishi Triton was flown to hospital, where she later died.
Woman set to be charged with murder over child's death, as two others fight for life
Emily Bennett, Adam Vidler, Sarah Swain A mother parked a car in the NSW Blue Mountains before stabbing her three children, killing one and severely wounding two others, police allege. The alleged stabbings followed the deaths of three women across NSW in recent days, in what a senior police officer said was one of the worst weekends for alleged domestic and family violence he could remember. Emergency services were called to Valley Heights, near Springwood, at 12.45pm on Sunday.
Woman killed one child, wounded two others in parked car, police allege
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Two children fighting for their lives after deadly NSW stabbing
Emily Bennett, Adam Vidler Two children remain in a critical condition after a deadly stabbing in the NSW Blue Mountains yesterday. Emergency services were called to Valley Heights, near Springwood, at 12.45pm on Sunday. Three children, aged under five, and a woman believed to be in her 40s, were found with serious stab wounds in a car. Police were told several members of the public gave the woman and children first aid while they called Triple Zero. One of the children died at the scene.
Man critical, teen charged as police pelted with bottles at party
Emily Bennett A man is in a critical condition and glass bottles were allegedly thrown police who were called to an out-of-control house party of more than 200 people in Brisbane Officers were called to the gathering on Ney Road and Wildflower Street in Capalaba at 10.15pm on Saturday. When police arrived, revellers allegedly started to throw bottles at them. The PolAir helicopter was called to help. Officers went inside the house and say a number of people ran.
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‘Not the ending we had hoped for': Popular Sydney restaurant Iberica closes
Emily Bennett A popular Sydney restaurant has closed its doors after three years in business. Tapas and wine bar Iberica in Bondi announced the news with “heavy hearts” on Thursday afternoon. “This is not the ending we had hoped for, and saying goodbye to a place that has meant so much to us is incredibly said,” the business said in a statement. “From the moment we opened, Iberica was about bringing people together over beautiful food, wine and the warmth of Spanish hospitality.
Royal Australian Mint unveils limited-edition Bluey $1 coin
The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled a brand new $1 coin, inspired by one of Bluey’s most popular episodes. CEO Emily Martin said the new coin inspired by the Cricket episode features Bluey and her friend Rusty. The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled a brand new coin inspired by one of Bluey’s most popular episodes.
Tributes to young Aussie ecologist killed in fall from Bali cliff
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Tributes to young Aussie ecologist killed in fall from Bali cliff
Yashee Sharma, Emily Bennett Tributes are flowing for a young Queensland woman who died after falling about 80 metres from a cliff on a popular island near Bali. Ecologist Brianna Cronin appeared to be stranded on the rocky cliff at Kelingking Beach about 8am (10am AEST) on Saturday, when tourists alerted nearby lifeguards to her. Cronin loved being in nature and was on the trip of a lifetime to the Indonesian Island.
‘True gentleman': Tributes flow for motorcyclist killed in pothole crash
Emily Bennett A motorbike rider who died after he reportedly hit a pothole on a highway in Victoria 's central west has been remembered as “a true gentleman who cared deeply about those around him”. Peter Mason was riding along the Western Highway in Trawalla , 40km west of Ballarat, when he lost control before 12.50pm on Sunday. Emergency services rushed to the scene but the Ballarat man could not be saved.
Australian woman who died after falling from cliff near Bali was Queensland ecologist
Yashee Sharma, Emily Bennett A Queensland woman has died after falling around 80 metres from a cliff on a popular island near Bali. Tourists alerted a lifeguard to ecologist Brianna Cronin who appeared stranded on the rocky cliff at Kelingking Beach around 8am (10am AEST) on Saturday. Cronin loved being in nature and was on the trip of a lifetime to the Indonesian Island.
Police searching for duo after man shot in Perth
Yashee Sharma, Emily Bennett Police are searching for two men after another man was shot in Perth on Sunday morning. Police were alerted to gunshots at an address on Owen Place in Hamilton Hill, about 23km south-west of the CBD, about 4.35am on Sunday. A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. WA Police detective Brian Connelly said the man was with another person at the time of the shooting. “It was a very short incident in duration, it was over in a matter of seconds,” Connelly said.
Man clings to 'getaway' Mercedes in drama in Melbourne car park
Emily Bennett Police have interviewed two men over two altercations linked to bizarre footage of a man clinging to a luxury car in a shopping centre car park in Melbourne The footage from Wednesday afternoon was the first incident police were called to investigate. It's believed the man clinging to the boot of a Mercedes-Benz was the owner of a Noble Park mechanics, who claimed the driver had been trying to flee without paying for thousands of dollars worth of work.
Aussies suffer $32 billion sharemarket wipeout
Emily Bennett The Australian sharemarket has plummeted after oil prices hit $US101 ($140) a barrel. About $32 billion was wiped off Australian shares on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about energy supplies. The tensions have added to expectations the US Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to contain inflation. The ASX200 was down 1 per cent to 8819 points at the close. Resources was the hardest-hit sector, falling nearly 2.5 per cent in early trade.
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New 'Welcome to Brisbane' sign goes missing
Emily Bennett A sign that welcomed people to Brisbane on the Ipswich border has gone missing. The new sign, one of three erected in recent months, touted the Queensland capital as the “Olympic and Paralympic City” ahead of the 2032 games. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the sign had been removed from its roadside spot. “Someone clearly loves it a little too much,” Schrinner said. “If you've spotted it, or it's mysteriously turned up in someone's backyard, we'd love it back.
Forever in our hearts: Family mourns two children killed in horror crash
Emily Bennett The family of two children who were killed when a four-wheel-drive rolled west of Melbourne have said the two “will remain forever in our hearts”. Cousins Sarah El Hawli, 7, and Ossama El Hawli, 11, were travelling home from school when the four-wheel-drive they were in rolled down an embankment near the intersection of Nerowie and Parwan-Exford Road on Tuesday afternoon. The car was being driven by Ossama's 34-year-old mother, who was also Sarah's aunty.
Blanche d'Alpuget, writer and widow of Bob Hawke, dies aged 82
Emily Bennett Blanche d'Alpuget, the Australian writer and widow of former prime minister Bob Hawke, has died at the age of 82. Her family has confirmed her death in a statement on Wednesday morning. She was an accomplished author of biographies, novels and essays. Her bestselling 1982 book Robert J. Hawke: A Biography won the New South Wales Premier's Award.
Victorian One Nation leader admits to past drug use, 'low-level' drink-driving
Emily Bennett One Nation's Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, has admitted to using drugs in his 20s and to “low-level” drink-driving, as he publicly responded to serious allegations made by his former partner. Pickering's ex-partner of two decades, Jo Scott, claimed the pair had used marijuana and amphetamines during their relationship, in an interview published in The Australian newspaper on Sunday.
Qantas plane diverted after suspected engine issue
Emily Bennett A Qantas plane bound for Sydney from Queenstown in New Zealand has been diverted to Christchurch after flames appeared to sputter from the engine. Flight QF122 was scheduled to fly back to Australia on Saturday afternoon. Vision from the ground shows what appears to be several flames bursting intermittently out of the engine. A Qantas spokesperson said the plane experienced an engine issue and has since landed safely.
Qantas plane diverted after suspected engine issue
A Qantas plane bound for Sydney from Queenstown in New Zealand has been diverted to Christchurch after flames appeared to sputter from the engine. Flight QF122 was scheduled to fly from Queenstown to Sydney on Saturday afternoon. A Qantas plane bound for Queenstown in New Zealand has been diverted to Christchurch after flames appeared to sputter from the engine. Supplied Vision from the ground shows what appears to be several flames bursting intermittently out of the engine.
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart responds to radio hosts who accused her of 'lying'
Lauren Attard, Emily Bennett Exclusive: Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has responded after radio hosts came under fire for casting doubt on part of the story she shared in a 60 Minutes interview. Stewart, 34, who lost her left arm when she was attacked by a great white shark while swimming between the flags at Sydney 's Coogee Beach on June 13, said she wasn't wasting her energy on the comments aired in the now highly criticised radio segment.
Authorities rule out single venue link after child's fatal petting zoo infection
Emily Bennett, Tilli Andrew Health authorities have not linked a single facility to the rare bacterial infection that killed a three-year-old Melbourne girl after a recent petting zoo visit. The toddler died over the weekend after a weeks-long battle at Monash Children's Hospital , where she suffered kidney failure and permanent brain damage.
Missing Australian hiker found safe in Nepal
Joseph Sahyoun, Emily Bennett Missing Australian hiker Cara Severino has been found safe after the devastating flash flooding and landslides in Nepal. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed they have reached the 26-year-old by four-wheel-drive. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trading (DFAT) confirmed on Saturday night that they had reached the 26-year-old by four-wheel-drive and she's now on her way back to Kathmandu.
Death toll rises in Nepal as crisis team heads to Kathmandu
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Mum and baby caught up in carjacking spree, suspect found sleeping in stranger's bed
Emily Bennett A five-hour crime spree in Melbourne has come to an unsettling end only when a 14-year-old boy found an alleged car thief sleeping in his mother's bed. The drama started earlier, when police allege Stanley Taefu targeted a mother as she was putting her four-month-old in the car. They claim the accused 33-year-old opened the front door and pulled a grandmother out of the driver's seat. Seconds later, he ran away empty-handed and quickly moved onto his next alleged victim.
Australian arrested in Bali over alleged immoral act facing deportation
A Queensland mechanic who allegedly had sex with a woman in a Bali driveway is expected to be deported from Indonesia on Friday. Billy Aspinall was flanked by officers on Thursday as he was hauled into an interrogation room. Australian man arrested in Bali over alleged immoral act with woman in driveway 9News The 27-year-old has told police he was in Bali with friends for a four-day pre-wedding celebration when he met the woman at a beach club.
Mother repeatedly stabbed, young son punched in 'horrific' random Melbourne CBD attack
Emily Bennett A mother has been repeatedly stabbed allegedly by a complete stranger armed with a pair of scissors, moments after the man is accused of punching her 10-year-old son in a random attack outside a police station in Melbourne 's CBD. The man was quickly arrested after the incident, which police say would have been far worse had it not been for a hero bystander who tackled the assailant mid-attack.
Young boy assaulted, woman stabbed in Melbourne CBD
Emily Bennett A young boy has been assaulted and a woman stabbed in Melbourne 's CBD, and police have arrested a man over the incident. Officers were told a 10-year-old boy was assaulted on Spencer Street near the corner of La Trobe Street about 1pm on Tuesday. A woman, who was with the boy at the time, was then stabbed after she intervened. The 10-year-old boy from the Bass Coast area and the 30-year-old woman from Cowes were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The silent issue making experts worry about Australia's long-term food security
Emily Bennett Farmers are the backbone of the Australian food industry, but mounting pressures are forcing some to reconsider their future in the agriculture sector. More than 1000 farmers have laid bare the challenges of life on the land in the latest National Farmer Wellbeing Report, which was commissioned by dairy co-operative Norco and overseen by the Black Dog Institute.
Community's touching display after death of missing hiker
Emily Bennett A community is in mourning after the body of hiker Lily Hooper was found in dense bushland following an eight-day search. The 18-year-old disappeared while she went on a bushwalk in the Nattai National Park in the NSW Southern Highlands The tragedy deepened when the teenager's parents were first told she was found alive in a case of miscommunication. Hundreds of people gathered at Willis Park in Oakdale for a dusk vigil on Friday.
Father fighting for life after alleged assault in Bali
Emily Bennett A Perth father is fighting for life after he was allegedly assaulted at a bar in Bali. Paul Dougan has spent almost a fortnight in hospital with broken ribs and internal bleeding after the attack on the popular Indonesian island. His son Liam Dougan said his father was “brutally assaulted by a group of Australians who are yet to be identified”. “They beat and kicked him multiple times putting him in a life-threatening condition,” he said.
‘We're going to find her today': Father's impassioned plea for missing bushwalker
Emily Bennett, Sarah Swain, Joseph Sahyoun, Patrick Brischetto The father of a hiker missing in bushland near Sydney said he is joining the search for his daughter and called for people to continue to hope for her safe return. Lily Hooper, 18, was last seen leaving a home on Burragorang Road at Oakdale in Sydney 's south-west at 8am on Wednesday. The teenager, an experienced bushwalker, told people she was going for a hike in the Nattai National Park.
Farmers' plea as Woolworths phases out milk brand
Emily Bennett A NSW dairy farmer is calling on Australians to support local producers as supermarket giant Woolworths prepares to phase out Farmers' Own milk. Tim Bale helped create the farmer-focused brand, which supports producers and their families. The brand was created in 2013 when Woolworths signed a deal with seven farmers from the Manning Valley in NSW The initiative directly linked millions of Australians to the dairy farmers and milk straight from their farms.
Australians to fork out $2.5 billion to bail out Rio Tinto-owned smelter
Yashee Sharma, Emily Bennett Australian taxpayers will fork out a $2.5 billion bailout for Rio Tinto to keep the country's largest aluminium smelter open and 1000 jobs afloat. The resource giant warned rising power prices could force the Tomago Aluminium in Newcastle to close at the end of its existing electricity supply contract on December 31, 2028. It comes as the cost of coal-fired and renewable energy options is expected to increase from January 2029, based on current market proposals.
Australia's largest aluminium smelter to receive $2.5 billion bailout package
Emily Bennett Australia 's largest aluminium smelter will receive a $2.5 billion bailout package from the NSW and federal governments in a bid to secure its future and provide certainty for more than 1000 workers. Tomago Aluminium, located in the NSW Hunter region, was at risk of closing at the end of its existing electricity supply contract on December 31, 2028. The new bailout package will be announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns on Thursday.
Boy, 15, charged with manslaughter over death of shop owner in alleged bashing
Emily Bennett, Patrick Brischetto A 15-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a good Samaritan shop owner who was allegedly bashed when he came to the aid of another worker. Hong Hung grocery owner Van Viet Truong, 60, was allegedly attacked as he attempted to stop four teenagers accused of stealing from a clothes shop in Sunshine in Melbourne's west on Saturday. Truong was taken to hospital in a critical condition, but police announced he died on Wednesday.
Good Samaritan shop worker dies after fight with youths following alleged robbery
Emily Bennett, Patrick Brischetto A good Samaritan shop worker who came to the aid of another worker has died after he was allegedly attacked by teenagers in Melbourne 's west. Shop owners said the 60-year-old man from Hong Hung grocer attempted to stop four teenagers who allegedly stole from a clothes shop in Sunshine on Saturday. CCTV shows the 60-year-old chasing the group down Hampshire Road just after 2pm. It's alleged the youths had stolen items from the Diamond Valley Fashion store.
‘Tsunami breaking over our native wildlife': Bird flu spreads to gulls, mass mortality event under investigation
Emily Bennett South Australia has become the epicentre of Australia's bird flu outbreak, with fears the spread is heading inland. There have been 20 new confirmed cases, including for the first time spreading to a seagull, sparking fears the H5 virus will soon threaten more species.
Two pedestrians fighting for life after crash in Sydney's south-west
Emily Bennett Two pedestrians are fighting for life after being struck by a car in Sydney 's south-west. Police were told the woman, believed to be in her 30s, and the man, believed to be in his 60s, were hit by the vehicle on The Boulevarde in Lakemba before 1pm on Tuesday. The woman was rushed to Liverpool Hospital , while the man was taken to St George Hospital. The two are both currently in a critical condition.
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