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Taxis must up their game to survive Uber age
Financial expert Nick Bruining argues Australian taxi services need a major overhaul in service, pricing, and technology to compete with ride-sharing giants like Uber. Can they adapt in time?
Man threatened driver with meat cleaver in Newcastle
Police release CCTV after a man allegedly entered a car at Newcastle traffic lights and threatened the driver with a meat cleaver. The 20-year-old victim was unharmed. Authorities urge public assistance.
Teens charged over alleged armed carjacking in Melbourne
Three teenagers face multiple charges after an alleged armed carjacking and dramatic police chase through Melbourne's southeast. The 76-year-old victim was unharmed. Read the full details.
Cairns teens sentenced for car theft spree
Two Cairns teenagers have been sentenced for a seven-hour crime spree involving stolen cars and carjackings. Read the full details of their sentencing and the judge's remarks.
Woman forces driver to ferry in Brisbane carjacking
A 33-year-old woman allegedly threatened a ride-share driver with a knife, forcing a trip to a ferry for Coochiemudlo Island. Police later arrested her on the island. No one was injured.
Police hunt offenders after Brisbane stolen car crime spree
Queensland Police are searching for multiple offenders following a brazen weekend crime spree involving stolen vehicles, a hit-and-run and an armed carjacking across Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich.
Cairns agent used Uber doors as shield from driver
A Cairns real estate agent told a court he used his Uber's doors as a shield during a violent road rage attack. Read the shocking details of the assault and the legal outcome.
FIFO worker accused of carjacking elderly woman in Perth
A 28-year-old FIFO worker faces court, accused of violently carjacking a 74-year-old woman on a busy Perth road. Read the shocking details of the alleged attack.
Man charged over fake hitchhiking carjacking in Perth
A Perth man is accused of a terrifying carjacking after tricking a woman with a fake hitchhiking story. The incident occurred in East Victoria Park. Read the full details.
Scooter theft epidemic exposed in Sydney robbery
A brazen daylight robbery of an Uber Eats delivery rider in Penrith exposes Sydney's growing scooter theft crisis. Business owner reveals multiple thefts and calls for action.
Man jailed for terrorising drivers with axe and knife
Matthew Kelly sentenced to over 6 years for Newcastle carjackings. Read about the axe-wielding robber who claimed to be a 'good guy' needing money.
Uber Eats driver convicted for attempted kiss
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Uber fined $250k for ineligible drivers in NSW
Uber has been slapped with a $250,000 fine for allowing ineligible drivers to carry passengers in NSW. The company pleaded guilty to 57 safety breaches. Read the full story.
Violent carjacker could be free within months
Coen Richard Dorizzi, who assaulted an 89-year-old man in Armadale carjacking, may be released soon due to prison conditions. Read the full court details.
Teens charged over Camden carjacking and police pursuits
Three teenagers have been charged after an alleged carjacking and two police pursuits in Sydney's southwest. The incident involved a stolen car, a violent robbery, and a vehicle set on fire.
Menulog shuts down, Illawarra restaurants react
Illawarra restaurant owners share mixed feelings as Menulog ceases Australian operations after two decades. Discover the impact on local businesses and the shift to Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Menulog closes Australian operations after 20 years
Food delivery service Menulog is ceasing Australian operations on November 26, 2025, affecting 120 staff and 21,000 couriers. Discover why local businesses weren't surprised.
Two charged over violent Cairns carjacking
Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.
Knife-wielding teen's violent crime spree in Canberra
A 15-year-old boy on bail is accused of a violent crime spree at Westfield Woden, involving a knife, attempted carjackings, and assault. He faces multiple charges in ACT Children's Court.
Underwear dad and sons tackle alleged carjacker
A quick-thinking father in his underwear and his two teenage sons became unlikely heroes when they tackled an alleged carjacker accused of a terrifying crime spree across Perth's northern suburbs.
Geelong Uber carjacking: 3+ years prison for Highton attack
A Geelong man has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars after carjacking an Uber driver at knifepoint in a terrifying Highton robbery that left the victim traumatised.
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