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Tasmania confirms remains likely belonging to Belgian hiker Celine Cremer

Tasmania police say remains found near Philosopher Falls are provisionally identified as those of Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, who disappeared after last being seen near Cradle Mountain in June 2023. A private search resumed in 2025 uncovered her phone, bones, clothing and a Honda car key near Arthur River, leading investigators to a provisional match; the coroner will officially identify the remains and provide closure for her family.

2 days ago•Source: The Guardian

Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges

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Alleged ute ram at Brisbane synagogue leads to hate-crime charges

A 32-year-old Sunnybank man was charged in Brisbane with wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous operation of a vehicle and drug offences after allegedly ramming the gates of a Margaret Street synagogue with a ute; police say the attack targeted a Jewish place of worship but is not being treated as a terrorist incident, with no injuries reported and investigators considering mental health and intoxication as contributing factors.

via The Guardian