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Australian man detained in Thailand after teen's death linked to suitcase near Pattaya
world13 days ago

Australian man detained in Thailand after teen's death linked to suitcase near Pattaya

Thai police arrested 46-year-old Australian Simon Carman at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on suspicion of murdering a 17-year-old girl whose naked body was found inside a large suitcase dumped near Pattaya. CCTV footage reportedly shows the girl entering a condominium with him and him later leaving with the suitcase on a motorbike; he denies the killing and faces charges of murder, concealing a body, and taking a minor for an indecent purpose. Australia is providing consular assistance as investigators pursue the case.

via Al Jazeera|
#australian#bangkok-airport#murder
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks Confirm Engagement Amid Personal Reflections
entertainment10 months ago

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks Confirm Engagement Amid Personal Reflections

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks are engaged, with Brooks announcing the news on Instagram. The couple, who have been dating since 2019 and kept their relationship private, recently sparked engagement rumors during a trip to Ibiza. This marks a new chapter for the couple after Hemsworth's previous marriage to Miley Cyrus ended in 2020.

via The Cut|
#australian#celebrity-news#engagement
"World's Ugliest Lawn" Competition Winner Announced
odd-news2 years ago

"World's Ugliest Lawn" Competition Winner Announced

Kathleen Murray of Sandford, Australia, won the World's Ugliest Lawn competition organized by a Swedish town, Gotland, due to her bandicoot-ravaged yard. The contest aimed to promote water conservation, and this year it went global, with lawns from various countries competing for the unaesthetic honor. Murray's lawn, featuring sparse patches of yellow grass and shriveled plants, was awarded with a "pre-owned" T-shirt. The competition and other measures taken by Gotland have successfully reduced water consumption by 5%.

via UPI News|
#australian#bandicoots#contest
The Underrated Last Pontiac GTO: A Forgotten V6-Powered Muscle Car
automotive2 years ago

The Underrated Last Pontiac GTO: A Forgotten V6-Powered Muscle Car

The final Pontiac GTO, a muscle car ahead of its time, was criminally underrated. With its Australian roots, the GTO featured a powerful LS V8 engine and offered a refined driving experience. Despite its impressive performance, the GTO faced challenges such as a conservative design and competition from flashier models like the Ford Mustang and Chrysler 300C. However, over time, the GTO has aged well and is now considered a classic, offering a mature yet powerful driving experience that still holds up today.

via The Autopian|
#australian#automotive#gm
Australian surfer faces jail time and hefty compensation for drunken rampage in Indonesia.
crime3 years ago

Australian surfer faces jail time and hefty compensation for drunken rampage in Indonesia.

An Australian surfer, Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones, faces the possibility of prison time and a public flogging in Indonesia after allegedly attacking and injuring a local fisherman while drunk. He will be prosecuted for drinking alcohol, which is prohibited in Aceh and punishable by law. Aceh is the only Indonesian province officially practicing Sharia law, enforced by religious police officers known as the Wilayatul Hisbah, and outlaws homosexuality, adultery, alcohol, and gambling.

via CNN|
#alcohol-prohibition#australian#bodhi-mani-risby-jones