Public Safety Two Riders Seriously Hurt in Crash August 16, 2026 News Team Two motorcyclists suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash in Oxenford on the Gold Coast on August 16, Queensland Police said. The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for witnesses and video…
Public Safety Police Seek Witnesses After Motorcycle Crash August 16, 2026 News Team The Queensland Police Service is seeking witnesses after two motorcyclists suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash at Oxenford on the Gold Coast. The crash occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on…
Travel Ukraine Seeks Tourism Role in Recovery August 16, 2026 News Team Ukraine is seeking support from UN Tourism for rebuilding its tourism infrastructure, improving visitor safety and attracting international investment amid Russia’s war, Ukrainian officials said after a meeting in Kyiv…
World Zelenskyy Marks Lavra’s 975th Anniversary August 16, 2026 News Team Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra by opening an exhibition on the monastery’s history and meeting with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, according to the…
Public Safety Teen Charged Over Albany Creek Stabbing August 16, 2026 News Team Queensland police have charged a 17-year-old boy following an alleged stabbing during an altercation in Albany Creek on August 13. The injured teenager remains in a stable condition in hospital.…
World Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Marks 975 Years August 15, 2026 News Team President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the opening of an exhibition marking the 975th anniversary of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany during his first visit to Ukraine…
Politics Zelenskyy Pledges Protection for Ukraine’s Shrines August 15, 2026 News Team President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced state measures to protect Ukraine’s national shrines, including the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, during a ceremony marking the historic site’s 975th anniversary. He said a draft law…
Public Safety Dirranbandi Residents Told to Boil Water August 15, 2026 News Team Residents in Dirranbandi, Queensland, have been advised to boil water before consumption after raw river water entered the town’s water reticulation system. Balonne Shire Council issued the emergency alert at…
Public Safety Two Charged After Gold Coast Chase August 15, 2026 News Team Queensland Police have charged two people after a stolen Audi Q5 was allegedly tracked driving dangerously across the Gold Coast on August 14. Police allege the grey vehicle was being…
World Ukraine Outlines Defense and Security Plans August 15, 2026 News Team Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a series of meetings and discussions on Aug. 14 focused on defense funding, sanctions over illegal grain exports, military production and international food security cooperation.…