The name Paul Thijssen came to national attention in late 2023 after the death of 21-year-old sports coach Lilie James at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney. In the months that followed, details emerged through police briefings and a coronial inquest that painted a fuller picture of events, behaviour patterns, missed warning signs, and the…

Jamie Kah — now known as Jamie Melham following her marriage — has experienced one of the most eventful fortnights in Australian racing. From historic Melbourne Cup triumphs to an unexpected ban, her journey reflects both brilliance and controversy. As the first woman to secure both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup in the same spring,…

Belgian traveller Celine Cremer, 31, vanished near Tasmania’s Philosopher Falls in June 2023 after setting out on a short hike in freezing, treacherous weather. Despite extensive searches, GPS analysis, and private investigations, no trace has ever been found. Two years on, her disappearance remains one of Tasmania’s most haunting mysteries — remembered each year by…

The story of Lisa Curry’s daughter, Jaimi Lee Kenny, continues to move Australians. Her life, quiet resilience and devastating battle with illness shaped her mother’s mission to find meaning in heartbreak. Five years after Jaimi’s passing, Lisa Curry has turned personal grief into public purpose—advocating for mental health awareness, scientific research, and hope for future…

Important note: This article is about Travis Scott Rielly, an Australian man convicted over a 1988 rape in Melbourne. He is not related to the US rapper known professionally as Travis Scott. The phrase “Travis Scott Melbourne” has become shorthand for one of Victoria’s most disturbing historical rape cases. In 1988, a 19-year-old woman walking…

Justin Stein, once a privileged Sydney private schoolboy, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the execution-style murder of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten in the Blue Mountains. The court found he sedated, shot, and hid her body in a barrel, showing no remorse as he tried to frame her mother for the crime. Introduction…

In 2025, global submarine developments accelerated as South Korea secured US approval to build nuclear submarines, Australia advanced AUKUS operations & Russia unveiled its Poseidon-armed Khabarovsk. From quantum navigation to autonomous warfare, this year’s submarine news highlights an escalating undersea arms race reshaping global defence strategy. Global submarine programs surged through 2025 as nations armed…

Former Canberra student teacher Petra Shasha was found guilty of grooming and sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy she met during a 2020 school placement. The ACT Supreme Court sentenced her in 2025 to a community-based order and fine, citing her failure to verify the boy’s age despite his deception. The case highlights the dangers of…

Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, convicted of murdering camper Carol Clay in Victoria’s High Country, is appealing his 32-year sentence. His legal team claims the 2024 trial was unfair, citing prosecutorial misconduct, expert overreach & unsafe jury reasoning. The Court of Appeal’s 2026 decision could either uphold the conviction or trigger a retrial in one…

Nathaniel Train was a name that shocked Australia when he was involved in the tragic Wieambilla shootings. Nathaniel grew up in a strict religious household. His father Ronald Train was a pastor who emphasized literal biblical interpretation and founded his own church. Nathaniel had three siblings including his older brother Gareth. His early life was…