Illicit tobacco trade surges to 80% of Australian market

Man arrested over fatal Footscray stabbing

A 25-year-old South Yarra man died following a stabbing after a pub brawl spilled onto a Footscray street. Homicide detectives arrested a 37-year-old Williamstown man believed to be known to the victim. Charges are expected to be laid, though the victim's identity has not yet been released by police. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Australia's most wanted man arrested after 30 years

James Dallamangus, one of Australia's most wanted fugitives, has been arrested in Greece after nearly three decades on the run. He allegedly murdered George Giannopoulos at a restaurant in southwest Sydney in 1999 before fleeing to Greece via Lord Howe Island, where he lived under a false identity on a farm. New South Wales police, working with the Australian Federal Police and Interpol, provided intelligence that led to his arrest, and authorities are now working to extradite him to Australia to face justice. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Olympic legends plan Brisbane 2032 riverside precinct

Former Olympic swimmers Mark and Tracey Stockwell have proposed transforming an old dairy factory at Brisbane's South Bank into a riverside entertainment precinct for the 2032 Olympics. The development would feature 200-300 bars and restaurants, official venues for climbing and skateboarding, and a master plan extending 15 years beyond the Games to include 12 high-rise apartments. The riverside pavilion aims to rival Paris's Champions Park from previous Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Record $40 million MND donation at Big Freeze

Queensland construction company owners Quentin and Kylie Burt have pledged $40 million to fight motor neurone disease, making it one of the largest private donations in Australian history. The donation was announced during the Big Freeze event at the MCG, which drew a record crowd of 88,000 people wearing blue beanies in honour of AFL great Neale Danaher. The fundraising event, which featured Sam Mack sliding into icy water dressed as Bluey, is expected to raise over $20 million in total contributions. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Melbourne stabbing charges and illegal tobacco crackdown

A 37-year-old Williamstown man is expected to be charged after a 25-year-old died following a pub brawl that spilled onto a Footscray street in Melbourne. South Australian authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal tobacco sales, with police warning consumers that purchasing illicit tobacco products helps fund international people smuggling networks. Iran and Israel have agreed to halt further attacks after intense missile strikes caused global oil prices to spike by 3%, threatening higher fuel costs for Australians. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.