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technology6 days ago•5 min saved

Australian Police Pilot Skyward Drones to Aid Crime-Fighting Efforts

New PolAir-Remote drones deployed in Moree, NSW, are remotely piloted to prevent, disrupt, and respond to crime, with live video feeds from Bankstown Airport. After installing two drones, police have already used them to assist in assaults, burglaries, and stolen-vehicle incidents, recover cars, arrest a 14-year-old, and even observe fires to alert firefighters. The six-month trial could expand to more locations as officials report early success and plan for broader rollout.

via Carscoops|

#australia #drones #nsw

world1 month ago•4 min saved

Shark Spike Shuts Down Sydney Beaches After 4 Attacks in 48 Hours

Four shark bites across New South Wales in 48 hours, including three in Sydney, have led to beach closures, spurred fear among local surfers, and prompted officials to urge people to stick to pools as events are canceled or rescheduled.

via The Guardian|

#beaches #nsw #sharks

world1 month ago•314 min saved

Shark spree prompts NSW beach closures after four attacks in 48 hours

Four bull-shark attacks in 48 hours along New South Wales’ coast have led to the closure of about 40 beaches. Murky, post-rain waters and estuary feeding draw sharks toward popular Sydney-area spots, with a 12-year-old boy and a 25-year-old surfer in critical condition. An 11-year-old’s board was bitten and another man was attacked at Point Plomer. Officials say the spike likely reflects more people at beaches and polluted, churned water rather than a rising bull-shark population, and are using lifeguards, drones, and a rescue helicopter as conditions gradually clear. Authorities urge caution and water avoidance while warnings remain in place.

via CNN|

#australia #beach-closures #bull-sharks

world2 months ago•6 min saved

Australia's Gun Laws Under Scrutiny After Bondi Beach Attack

Sydney's suburbs have a high concentration of gun owners, with many holding multiple firearms, prompting calls for stricter gun laws following a recent terrorist attack. The NSW government plans to review and tighten firearm regulations, including limiting the number of guns per person and restricting licensing to Australian citizens, amid concerns over the current system's effectiveness and safety.

via The Guardian|

#firearm-laws #gun-control #gun-ownership

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Murdered Couple's Bodies Found: Ex-Boyfriend Confesses to Australian Police"

The bodies of missing couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been found in New South Wales, Australia, after their suspected murderer, police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon, disclosed their location. Lamarre-Condon has been charged with their murder and is believed to have used his police-issued firearm in the crime. The case has prompted a review of gun handling procedures within the police force. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organizers have decided that police will not participate in their annual parade in light of the tragedy.

via E! NEWS|

#crime #lgbtqia #murder

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Uncovering the World's Largest Asteroid Crater in a Small NSW Town"

Researchers from UNSW have discovered evidence for a 520km asteroid impact structure buried near Deniliquin in southern NSW, potentially making it the world’s largest known asteroid impact structure. The structure is estimated to have been created by an asteroid impact cluster around 445 million years ago, coinciding with the Late Ordovician mass extinction. The findings are based on magnetic patterns beneath the Murray Basin and geophysical data, but further physical proof is needed to support the current evidence.

via Time Out|

#asteroid-impact #deniliquin-structure #geophysical-data

news-local-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Family Tragedy at Ettalong Beach: Father of Six Drowns, Prompting Safety Warnings"

Michael Sneddon, a father-of-six, tragically drowned at an unsupervised beach in NSW, Australia, while trying to save his son from a riptide. His mother, Lilian Sneddon-Camilleri, has urged swimmers to avoid unsupervised beaches and to take safety precautions like wearing life jackets. The incident marks the third drowning death in the Central Coast region in just 10 days, with a total of nine deaths along the coast this summer. Surf Lifesaving NSW is reinforcing the message to swim between the red and yellow flags at patrolled beaches to prevent further tragedies.

via New York Post |

##beachsafety #drowning

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"Enormous Hidden Meteor Crater Discovered in Australia"

Experts believe that the largest meteor crater on Earth, spanning up to 520km in diameter, is hidden deep beneath the town of Deniliquin in New South Wales, Australia. This crater, believed to be caused by a meteor twice as powerful as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, is linked to the Late Ordovician extinction event that occurred between 445.2 and 443.8 million years ago. The crater has yet to be tested by drilling, but its existence is supported by geophysical data and magnetic patterns. Further research and drilling are needed to determine the exact age and gather physical evidence of the impact.

via Daily Mail|

#deniliquin #extinction-event #impact-structure