A 57-year-old woman has managed to quite literally walk away from an explosion in a Sydney marina.

Authorities were called to Newport Anchorage Marina just before 8pm last night, responding to calls of a boat explosion, with the blast big enough to start sinking the vessel.

Three NSW Ambulance crews, police, water police and two fire trucks attended along with the hazardous materials unit, with concerns for a potential fuel spill following the blast.

The woman is believed to have been by herself on the boat and lying down at the time of the incident.

She managed to walk off the boat on her own but suffered hearing loss due to the explosion and was treated by paramedics for lower leg wounds believed to be from shrapnel, which is said to have spread over 35 metres.

"The patient was assisted by a bystander to the marina after the horrific explosion," Inspector Darren Hoschke, NSW Ambulance said.

"Vision was poor around the marina so paramedics did a terrific job treating the patient in the ambulance."

"The explosion caused enough damage to start to sink the boat, it was relieving to see the patient walk away from the scene."

The 57-year-old was transported to Royal North Shore Hospital and is in a stable condition.

A man is in hospital and his friend bruised and battered after a night out in Sydney's west ended in violence.

The pair claim they were attacked by strangers with a knife in Granville before the offenders fled the scene.

Scott Hardman, 33, is in hospital with head wounds after the pair were allegedly attacked.

The friends had been drinking at The Royal Hotel and say when they went to leave, two men outside became aggressive before launching at them with a knife.

"Out of no where they walk up and they go let's fight…pulled out a weapon," victim Chris Wilson told 9News.

Mr Wilson claims his friend was stabbed twice in the head and bleeding a lot when the alleged offenders ran off.

Late yesterday afternoon, one 26-year-old man was arrested while his alleged accomplice remains on the run.

The incident comes as NSW Police crackdown on knife related crime across Sydney.

A two day operation resulting in 195 people being charged and 36 knives seized.

A quick-thinking tradie has dragged a 30-year-old man from the drivers seat of a ute after he attempted to drive off.

In the middle of the day on busy Montague road, West End in Brisbane, a man strolls up to a tradie's ute and jumps straight into the driver's seat.

But he barely made it a metre before a worker stopped him in his tracks, springing into action the road worked jumped the barrier, ran across the road, ripped open the door and dragged the 30-year-old from the driver's seat.

Road workers attempted to detain the man at the scene but police say he became violent and ran off.

He was arrested a short time later and has now been charged with unlawful use of a motorvehicle and one count of public nuisance.

The man was granted bail in the Brisbane magistrates court.

A serving British police officer accused of the kidnap and murder of a woman in London appeared in court for the first time Saturday.

Wayne Couzens, 48, is charged with kidnapping and killing 33-year-old Sarah Everard, who went missing while walking home from a friend's apartment in south London on the evening of March 3.

The case has sparked a national outcry, and the Metropolitan Police has expressed anger and shock that one of its own was arrested for the crime.

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The force said Couzens joined its ranks in 2018, and most recently served in the parliamentary and diplomatic protection command, an armed unit responsible for guarding London embassies and Parliament.

Couzens, who wore a grey tracksuit, stood as the charges were read to him during Saturday's brief hearing. He was remanded in custody to appear at London's Central Criminal Court on Tuesday.

Everard's body was found hidden in an area of woodland in Kent, southeast of London, on Wednesday.

In the wake of her disappearance and killing, many women have taken to social media to share their own experiences of being threatened or attacked while walking outside.

Some had planned to organise a vigil in Everard's memory on Saturday, but a High Court judge said such a gathering would be unlawful due to coronavirus restrictions.

The Metropolitan Police stressed Saturday it "shared the nation's outrage at this crime" and understood the organisers' frustrations that the gathering had to be cancelled, but said it was important to remain vigilant against the threat of COVID-19.

Mark McGowan has been returned as WA Premier for another four years after an unprecedented landslide victory for Labor and an historic crushing wipeout defeat for the Liberal party.

As of 9pm AWST last night (midnight AEDT) the ALP had 50 seats, with the Liberal party on just two and the Nationals three, with four in doubt. Thirty seats are needed for victory and Labor reached that target just over two hours after polls had closed.

Labor won 44 seats on first preference votes. It is the biggest win for a state party in Australian political history.

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The result looks set to leave the National party as opposition in the lower house and Mia Davies leader of the opposition. The extent of the defeat would see the Liberals left without party status which means it would not qualify for important Parliamentary resources.

WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup became the first major party leader in the state to lose his seat in 88 years to cap off a disastrous night for the opposition. He announced he would no longer seek office for the Liberal party in his concession speech – which was delayed by a faulty microphone, a moment which summed up what has been a disastrous campaign.

Nine political editor Chris Uhlmann called the defeat an 'extinction level event' for the state Liberal party. All eyes will now be on the ramifications the result will have at a Federal level.

There is also likely to be a majority for the ALP in the upper house too.

'A mandate to deliver'

Mr McGowan said he would lead a government for all West Australians.

""This is a humbling experience," he said in his victory speech.

"To have the support and faith of so many West Australians in one of the most important state elections is a great honour," Mr McGowan said.

"We've been through a lot together over the course of the last year.

"The pandemic has been a difficult time for every West Australian. I've been so fortunate to have West Australians helping and supporting us every step of the way as we dealt with the crisis and made the difficult decisions that needed to be made."

He also talked of implementing "positive plans for the future", including "bringing back manufacturing, keeping TAFE and training affordable for West Australians".

"Today is an endorsement of perseverence, hard work, optimism and never giving in.

"The magnitude of what happened today is not lost on me. With it comes great responsibility. We will continue to deliver stable, competent, responsible and caring government for all West Australians.

"We've been given a mandate to deliver and that's what we intend to do. We are a government for all West Australians. Regions and the city, young and old, men and women, workers, small business owners, farmers, trades people.

"We will always govern for all West Australians. Tomorrow, we get right back to work, continuing to build a Western Australia that is safe, fair and strong."

Labor takes victory in the WA State Election with the Liberal Party set for an unprecedented election wipeout.

For the past 10 years Michael Andrews has spent every Adelaide Crow's home game cheering alongside his brother.

But that may not be happening this AFL season.

Changes to seating arrangements to cater for reduced capacity at Adelaide Oval mean the gold members have been split 400 bays apart.

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"My brother's been moved back to the bleachers, the nosebleed section where you're right at the back of the stadium," Mr Andrews said.

"To be moved to some of the worst seats in the stadium, it's pretty rough."

The pair has tried contacting the club numerous times.

"Trying to get in touch with the club, it's almost impossible," Mr Andrews said.

"You can email, you can call and you're just not getting a response or an answer."

Now they're considering giving up their memberships entirely.

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Seventy-year-old Lyndall Johnson is also outraged her seat has been reallocated from the ground level to level five.

It is a climb the Crows fanatic says that she can't manage because she suffers from a heart condition and vertigo.

"I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it. In fact, I feel quite frightened," Ms Johnson said.

"I don't really think I'm getting value for my money if I can't sit in a seat which is suitable for me and my particular health problems.

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"I may have to consider cancelling my subscription if I can't change my seat".

The Adelaide Football Club said it was dealing with a high number of inquiries and would work to address seating issues as a priority.

The club said 15 per cent of its members have been affected by the new COVID seating plan and staff would work around the clock to resolve concerns before round one.

The first game is against Geelong at Adelaide Oval in a week's time.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has tweeted after being moved from the intensive care unit into a ward at the Alfred Hospital.

Mr Andrews said it was "good to get out of ICU and settled in new digs", sharing a photo – the first we've seen the Premier since his fall.

"Thanks for all your messages and well wishes. It really means a lot," he added.

Mr Andrews has a "very long journey" to recovery after a "nasty" fall at his home, but won't require surgery at this stage.

Mr Andrews has been in intensive care since fracturing his T7 vertebrae and breaking multiple ribs when he fell on wet stars at a holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula on Tuesday morning.

Earlier today, the Alfred Hospital's Intensive Care Unit director said the premier was in good spirits and would be moved to a ward in a stable condition.

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"Mr Andrews is comfortable and doing well," Professor Steve McGloughlin said.

"There is no plan for surgery at this stage."

Mr Andrews said his road to recovery still has a way to go as he shared the hospital's statement on social media.

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"The good news is no surgery for now – but the doctors tell me recovery and rehab is still going to be a very long journey," he said on Twitter.

"Our thanks to the entire team at (the Alfred Hospital) for their care and professionalism.

"Like all our health professionals, they are the best of Victoria."

The premier issued a statement revealing he had slipped as he was leaving for a media conference in Healesville to announce an inquiry into Indigenous reconciliation on Tuesday.

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"A CT scan has revealed several broken ribs and vertebrae damage, and subsequent medical advice has recommended I remain in intensive care for the next few days," Mr Andrews said.

"Cath, the kids and I are extremely grateful to the Ambulance Victoria paramedics who showed such care and kindness to our family this morning, as we are to the clinicians who have taken care of me today.

"Our warm and sincere thanks go to the many family members, friends, colleagues and Victorians who have sent messages of love and support throughout the day."

New Zealand on Saturday marked the second anniversary of one of its most traumatic days, when 51 worshippers were killed at two Christchurch mosques by a white supremacist gunman.

Several hundred people gathered at the Christchurch Arena for the remembrance service, which was also livestreamed. A similar service planned for last year was cancelled at short notice due to the sudden spread of the coronavirus.

Kiran Munir, whose husband Haroon Mahmood was killed in the attacks, told the crowd she had lost the love of her life and her soulmate.

She said her husband was a loving father of their two children. He'd just finished a doctoral degree and was looking forward to his graduation ceremony when she last saw his smiling face.

"Little did I know that the next time I would see him the body and soul would not be together," she said.

"Little did I know that the darkest day in New Zealand's history had dawned. That day my heart broke into a thousand pieces, just like the hearts of the 50 other families."

Temel Atacocugu, who survived being shot nine times during the attack on the Al Noor mosque, said the slaughter was caused by racism and ignorance.

"They were attacks on all of humanity," he said.

He said the survivors would never be able to erase the pain in their hearts and would never be the same.

"However, the future is in our hands," he said. "We will go on and we will be positive together."

In the March 15, 2019, attacks, Australian Brenton Tarrant killed 44 people at the Al Noor mosque during Friday prayers before driving to the Linwood mosque, where he killed seven more.

Last year Tarrant, 30, pleaded guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism, He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

After the attacks, New Zealand quickly passed new laws banning the deadliest types of semiautomatic weapons.

During the service, the names of each of the 51 people who were killed were read out. The efforts of first responders, including police and medics, were also acknowledged.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told the crowd that when preparing her speech, she had been at a loss for what to say because words would never change what happened.

"But while words cannot perform miracles, they do have the power to heal," she said.

The Muslim community had experienced hatred and racism even before the attacks, she said, and words should be used for change.

"There will be an unquestionable legacy from March 15," Ardern said.

"Much of it will be heartbreaking. But it is never too early or too late for the legacy to be a more inclusive nation."

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