The NZDF went to court to prevent the Herald from publishing details about the soldier.

An acclaimed Australian author has appeared in court on alleged child exploitation offences.

Craig Silvey, who has penned popular coming-of-age novels including Jasper Jones, Runt and Honeybee, faced a Perth court this afternoon accused of distributing and possessing child exploitation material.

Police allege the 44-year-old was found actively engaging with child exploitation offenders online.

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He was immediately arrested and his electronic devices were seized.

The father-of-three has a young writer's award named in his honour and often visits schools.

Two of his books have been adapted into feature films and Jasper Jones is included in high school curriculum across the country.

During his bail application, the court heard claims Silvey has access to means of support overseas and is considered a flight risk.

He was granted bail this afternoon.

Silvey is yet to enter a plea to the charges and is due back in court next month.

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A man has been charged over an alleged conspiracy to murder in Sydney's south-west.

Investigations began on December 28 last year when police began receiving information about an alleged plan to murder a 34-year-old man.

Officers then conducted a vehicle stop on Campbelltown Road in Woodbine about 4pm yesterday.

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A 26-year-old man, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was arrested.

Police searched the vehicle and seized mobile phones, a balaclava and black clothing.

He was taken to Campbelltown Police Station and charged with conspiring and agreeing to murder, and participation in a criminal group contributing to criminal activity.

A search warrant was executed on a home in Bloodwood Place at Bradbury about 5pm where police seized a CCTV system, prohibited drugs and additional clothing.

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All items have been taken for further examination.

The Bradbury man was refused bail and is set to face Campbelltown Local Court today.

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The 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour’.

The 40-year-old woman admitted the incident after earlier denying the charge.

A whistleblower claimed there was ‘excessive’ alcohol consumption at the event.

Shoppers are being warned about a fake online store that has claimed to be based in Bondi and directly affected by the terror attack, citing the tragedy as the reason for the store's closure and discounted prices.

Isla and James claims to be an online fashion store based in Bondi.

The site references the shooting multiple times, including claiming the co-owner of the store, "James", was shot in the terror attack.

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However, the store has no contact number, trading address in NSW or any other evidence to suggest that the store is associated with a vendor at Bondi Beach.

An image of the store's founders also appears to be AI-generated.

NSW Fair Trading has claimed that the constant mention of the terror attack is being used to support the sale of discounted fashion items and accessories.

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Natasha Mann is now warning shoppers about dealing with the business, claiming they may be committing multiple violations of the Australian Consumer Law, including misleading or deceptive conduct and unconscionable conduct.

Mann has also raised concerns about whether orders placed on the site will even be fulfilled due to its potentially deceptive nature.

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Over the past few days, the site underwent several changes before being taken down after being approached by NSW Fair Trading.

The commissioner is now urging customers to remain vigilant, noting the site could reappear under the guise of a new URL.

The site is being described as a "ghost store", which is an online business that claims to be based in Australia and is closing down, however, they are overseas drop-shippers usually selling low-quality items.

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A majority of surveyed Australians admit they don't own up to hitting parked or unattended cars, a new study claims.

Around 57 per cent of the drivers said they had hit another car and not reported the incident to the owner through a note or other means, according to a survey from Money.com.au of over 1000 Australians.

Incidents like this are far from uncommon, with one in four drivers reporting they had been involved in an incident involving a minor bump or scratch.

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However, not reporting the incident before leaving the scene could potentially lead to penalties.

Finance expert Sean Callery warned even minor incidents can lead to a financial burden to the impacted driver, which is made more difficult when the person at fault does not leave their details.

"[It] can lead to expensive repairs and insurance complications for the vehicle owner," he said.

"Depending on the size of the dent or scratch left, it can be a hit to a car's resale value."

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The study found younger drivers are less likely to report such an incident, with 84 per cent saying they had left the scene of a minor collision unreported.

This figure is far higher than Gen X, 56 per cent, and baby boomers, 40 per cent.

"Accountability appears to decline sharply among younger drivers," Callery said.

He also claimed it went against Australian values to fail to report a minor collision.

"Australians pride themselves on doing the right thing, so quietly driving off after hitting someone's car, even if there's no damage immediately visible, doesn't sit well with that idea," he said.

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A teenager accused of attempting to murder a supermarket worker by nearly stabbing her to death will ask a court if he is mentally fit to stand trial, a magistrate has heard.

The boy, then aged 13, allegedly approached a female Coles employee at Yamanto Central Shopping Centre in Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane, a year ago.

He then allegedly stabbed 63-year-old Claudia Campomaya Watt in the back with a knife before running away.

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The teen was arrested after being detained at the shopping centre by members of the public and security staff.

Campomaya Watt was taken to hospital in a critical condition and spent three days in intensive care.

The high-profile incident prompted the Queensland government to expand controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws to include more offences such as attempt to murder.

The case returned to Ipswich Children's Court today but the teen was not required to appear.

A forensic psychiatric report on the teen had been prepared by Dr Michael Beech and the case would be referred to the Mental Health Court, magistrate Grace Kahlert heard.

"Our office will consent to a short adjournment of two weeks to ensure a referral has in fact occurred," crown prosecutor Ashleigh Wakefield said.

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A criminal case can be referred to Queensland's Mental Health Court over claims that the alleged offender is or was mentally ill, or has an intellectual disability.

The court decides whether an accused was of unsound mind when they committed the alleged offence and whether they are fit for trial.

The teen's solicitor said she received the psychiatric report yesterday.

"There are then some extensive timeframes required by the (Legal Aid) mental health team process," the solicitor said.

"In two weeks we should be in a position where we can confirm to (prosecutors) that the mental health team has it and the referral is underway."

The teen allegedly used a knife stocked by Coles to attack Campomaya Watt.

Coles removed knives from sale at stores across Australia "out of an abundance of caution" after the stabbing.

Kahlert adjourned the matter to January 27 and remanded the teen in custody.

Up to 1000 passengers were forced to evacuate Brisbane Airport and flights were delayed due to a fire alarm this morning.

Testing of an air conditioning unit's heating element caused smoke, which triggered the fire alarm about 8am today.

All passengers on level four of the international terminal were evacuated as a precaution, which caused delays to departing flights and traffic congestion.

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A Queensland Fire Department spokeswoman said five crews responded to the incident and assessed smoke in a "steeling space".

They cleared the scene about 8.35am, and passengers were allowed back inside the terminal. 

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Airport staff are processing the affected passengers in order of their flight schedules.

"Brisbane Airport apologises for delays as a result of this morning's evacuation," a spokesperson said.

There was no impact on the domestic terminal.

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