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On Friday, the Court of Appeal in Melbourne will rule on two appeals in the case of Erin Patterson, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering three people with a beef Wellington laced with death cap mushrooms. The defence seeks to overturn the conviction, while the prosecution wants a longer sentence.
Otabek YusupovThe Pentagon has designated the nuclear attack submarine USS Colorado as the first vessel in the rotational force at HMAS Stirling. This is the first major milestone of the AUKUS submarine program, whose cost is estimated at up to $235 billion over 30 years.
Otabek YusupovThe Australian Signals Directorate, in its annual cyber threat report, stated that artificial intelligence has enabled malicious actors to find vulnerabilities and exploit them on an 'unprecedented' scale. Over the past year, the agency issued more than 4,400 warnings about potentially malicious activity — 80% more than in the previous 12 months.
Aziz KarimovIn the decisive third Test against Australia, which begins on Tuesday at Newlands, South Africa will field fast bowler Gerald Coetzee in place of the injured Anrich Nortje. Australia is delaying its team announcement and waiting on Steve Smith's recovery from a neck injury.
Aziz KarimovWestern Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport received its first international passengers on 26 October — Air New Zealand flight NZ165 from Auckland. This happened a day after the airport's official opening and the launch of Jetstar's domestic flights. The airport operates around the clock and has an initial capacity of 10 million passengers a year.
Otabek YusupovThe Supreme Court of the state of Victoria rejected the appeal of 54-year-old Andre McKechnie, who is serving a life sentence for murder and challenged the ban on Vegemite in force in prisons since 2006. He argued that the ban deprives him of the right to 'enjoy his culture as an Australian.' Judge Harris ruled that the law does not require providing inmates with products of cultural significance.
Otabek YusupovAfter four decades of planning, Western Sydney International airport received its first international flight: an Air New Zealand aircraft arrived from Auckland and departed back. The A$5.3 billion airport began domestic flights on Sunday and cargo flights in July. Unlike the old Kingsford Smith, it operates around the clock.
Aziz KarimovAustralian independent lawmaker Helen Haines, who had both legs amputated after an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office in Wangaratta, has been moved from critical to serious but stable condition. The suspect, 43-year-old Brendan Nugent, faces three charges; police have not ruled out an attempted murder charge.
Aziz KarimovThe final MotoGP race at the Phillip Island circuit was cancelled due to heavy rain and poor visibility. Marc Marquez failed to extend his championship lead over the injured Jorge Martin, who remains 10 points behind. The next round is the Malaysian Grand Prix on November 1.
Aziz KarimovCanberra sanctioned two DPRK companies and two individuals — Sim Hyon Sop and Yu Phyong Un — for 'financing' Pyongyang's unlawful weapons programs. According to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, the sanctions were imposed based on the findings of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Panel and coordinated with international partners, including the EU.
Sevara AzamovaOn the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park, Marco Jansen (5/33) and Kagiso Rabada put South Africa on the verge of a victory that would level the series. Australia, forced to follow on for the first time since 2019 after making 99 in the first innings, reached 156/4 by the end of the day and trailed by 170 runs.
Otabek YusupovSpaniard Marc Marquez won Saturday's MotoGP sprint at Phillip Island, starting from pole, and took the championship lead. Jorge Martin, who was battling him for the win, fell on the eighth lap and, according to the Aprilia team, suffered a forearm fracture and was withdrawn from Sunday's race.
Aziz KarimovIn Adelaide, a 12-year-old boy stole a forklift and drove along the wrong side of one of the city's main streets. A bus driver who nearly collided with the forklift reported it to the police. The teenager was found and detained around one in the morning, and in November he will appear before a youth court.
Javlon TursunovThe Australia cricket team lost to South Africa by an innings and 31 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha, levelling the series at 1-1 ahead of the decisive match in Cape Town. Captain Pat Cummins admitted the team needs to play significantly better, and the places of at least three players are in question.
Javlon TursunovA class action lawsuit has been filed against Meta in the Federal Court of Australia, claiming that features of Facebook and Instagram caused addiction in children and teenagers. The suit is filed on behalf of eight claimants; Meta rejects the allegations. Separately, a court in New Mexico ordered the company to pay $25 billion.
Sevara AzamovaABC correspondent Will Murray and a bystander pulled a driver from a sinking ute in Moorooka. Flooding in south-east Queensland broke October rainfall records, led to 14 school closures and evacuation warnings.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to a survey of 15,000 graduates, more than 10% of British students plan to move abroad after university for better opportunities — up from 7.8% two years ago. Competition for graduate vacancies in the UK has reached a thirty-year high: 140 applications per position. Popular destinations are Australia, the US and the EU.
Sevara AzamovaOn day four of the second Test at St George's Park, Australia were bowled out for 99 in reply to South Africa's 425-9. Marco Jansen took five wickets, including the first ball of the day. South Africa enforced the follow-on with a lead of 326 runs, despite Heinrich Klaasen's groin injury.
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