Another whale freed from Qld shark nets

A HUMPBACK whale has been freed from shark nets off the Gold Coast days after two young whales became trapped in the area.

SEA World marine experts were alerted about 7.45am on Tuesday after reports a humpback was caught in nets about 300 metres off Kirra Beach.

A spokeswoman for the Gold Coast theme park told AAP a team cut the whale free about two and a half hours later.Marine experts onboard a boat are following the mammal, which appears to be in good health.An exhausted humpback calf was freed by a rescue team after struggling for hours in a net off the same beach last Thursday. The whale suffered muscle and tail damage but was able to swim away.However, a baby whale that became trapped off a southern Gold Coast beach on July 20 was not so fortunate.The newborn hit the bottom of a shark net, was unable to free itself and drowned.Sea World's director of marine sciences Trevor Long last week called for a review of the use of shark nets off the Gold Coast.He said many inexperienced mammals ran into trouble on their first southern migration because they did not know where the "traps" were.Mr Long suggested replacing the nets with drum lines during the whale season in winter, when the beaches aren't as popular.

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Aussies warned about deadly Ebola outbreak

Aussies are being warned to steer clear of parts of West Africa affected by the deadly Ebola virus. Source: AAP

AUSTRALIANS are being warned to steer clear of parts of West Africa as the deadly Ebola virus claims more victims.

NEARLY 700 people have died in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia since March in what has been described as the most serious recorded outbreak yet of the virus.

There are fears it could spread further across the region; Nigeria has set up disease isolation centres at its international airports after recording its first death from the virus.The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging Australians to avoid areas affected by the virus and be aware they could run into trouble if they venture into the region."Australians are also advised that borders in the region may be closed at short notice to contain the outbreak," the department said in its travel bulletin.Those in the region should closely monitor local health advice and maintain strict standards of hygiene.Victims of the virus, or those suffering symptoms, should be avoided at all costs.Ebola has a 90 per cent fatality rate and can quickly kill once contracted.There is no known vaccine or cure.Symptoms include high fever and weakness followed by external and internal bleeding.Any traveller to the region showing these signs before or after visiting should seek medical attention.The outbreak began in March in forested areas of southeastern Guinea.

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Warrants issued for Aussie jihadists

Turia Pitt finally wins compensation

THE burns survivor and her boyfriend today made their first court appearance to confirm a multi-million dollar settlement made with ultra-marathon firm.

NSW

Man carjacked at lights, forced to drive 100km

POLICE are hunting for a man in a hoodie who jumped into a car in Leumeah and made a motorist, pictured, drive him to Jilliby, on the Central Coast.

NSW

Derelict Merrylands home fetches $3.2m

IT has cracks in the walls, no electricity and is covered in spiderwebs, but this western Sydney home sold for $3.2 million. What is its secret?

Parramatta

Businessman has corrupt conduct finding overturned

BUSINESSMAN John Kinghorn has won his appeal against ICAC, becoming the first person since former Premier Nick Greiner to overturn a corrupt conduct finding.

NSW

'We're looking at the positives' says fiancee Teigan Power

As her fiance Alex McKinnon faced the fight of his life, Teigan Power has been behind the scenes, a tower of strength for the young NRL player.

The Hills

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Govt pays $330,000 for media briefing room

Turia Pitt finally wins compensation

THE burns survivor and her boyfriend today made their first court appearance to confirm a multi-million dollar settlement made with ultra-marathon firm.

NSW

Man carjacked at lights, forced to drive 100km

POLICE are hunting for a man in a hoodie who jumped into a car in Leumeah and made a motorist, pictured, drive him to Jilliby, on the Central Coast.

NSW

Derelict Merrylands home fetches $3.2m

IT has cracks in the walls, no electricity and is covered in spiderwebs, but this western Sydney home sold for $3.2 million. What is its secret?

Parramatta

Businessman has corrupt conduct finding overturned

BUSINESSMAN John Kinghorn has won his appeal against ICAC, becoming the first person since former Premier Nick Greiner to overturn a corrupt conduct finding.

NSW

'We're looking at the positives' says fiancee Teigan Power

As her fiance Alex McKinnon faced the fight of his life, Teigan Power has been behind the scenes, a tower of strength for the young NRL player.

The Hills

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Cow herd kills woman hiker in Austria

A HERD of cows in Austria has attacked and killed a German woman hiking through their fenced-in pasture after apparently being riled by the sight of her leashed dog.

POLICE said the 45-year old victim was rushed by about 20 cows and their calves.

Attempts by an emergency crew to revive her were unsuccessful.The attack occurred on Monday on a mountain pasture in Austria's Tyrol province.The woman's name was not released, in accordance with Austrian confidentiality rules.

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Warning over stolen WA railway explosives

Explosives stolen from a parked vehicle in Perth could cause serious injury, WA police have warned. Source: AAP

EXPLOSIVES stolen from a parked vehicle in Perth could cause serious injury if not handled carefully, police say.

THE 54 railway detonators, which are strapped to railways and explode with a loud bang when driven over, were stolen on Monday night in the southern suburb Parmelia.

A police spokesman said the detonators were in a silver carry case marked "Railway Track Detonators" and "Explosives".In 2012, News Limited reported that a 15-year-old boy lost his left hand when a railway detonator blew up in his face after he hit it with a hammer.Anyone who sees the items is advised not to touch them and call police immediately on 131 444.

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SA asylum seekers living in fear: bishop

YOUNG asylum seekers living in community detention are scared they will be sent back to detention centres, an Adelaide bishop says.

BISHOP Greg O'Kelly said on Tuesday that 12 juvenile asylum seekers remained at large after going missing from community homes in Adelaide several weeks ago.

Bishop O'Kelly, who met most of the missing children during their stay at a detention centre in Port Augusta, said the "aggressive" tone of immigration officials had sparked fear among young asylum seekers."Those still at school are frightened of being whisked away without warning," he said."With their home background, government officials create fear in them. They should be approached with kindness, assurance and gentleness, if trust is to be established."South Australian police said in July that 11 asylum seekers were missing, including some adults.The youngest person listed as missing at the time was 14 and was understood to be with his father.A police spokesman would not confirm on Tuesday whether that number had grown."The only comment SA Police will make on the subject is that police are formally filing the reports received from (the Department of Immigration and Border Protection) in relation to the missing detainees," he said.

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Talks aim to get experts to MH17 site

Turia Pitt finally wins compensation

THE burns survivor and her boyfriend today made their first court appearance to confirm a multi-million dollar settlement made with ultra-marathon firm.

NSW

Man carjacked at lights, forced to drive 100km

POLICE are hunting for a man in a hoodie who jumped into a car in Leumeah and made a motorist, pictured, drive him to Jilliby, on the Central Coast.

NSW

Derelict Merrylands home fetches $3.2m

IT has cracks in the walls, no electricity and is covered in spiderwebs, but this western Sydney home sold for $3.2 million. What is its secret?

Parramatta

Businessman has corrupt conduct finding overturned

BUSINESSMAN John Kinghorn has won his appeal against ICAC, becoming the first person since former Premier Nick Greiner to overturn a corrupt conduct finding.

NSW

'We're looking at the positives' says fiancee Teigan Power

As her fiance Alex McKinnon faced the fight of his life, Teigan Power has been behind the scenes, a tower of strength for the young NRL player.

The Hills

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