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Search continues for missing hiker Christopher Moore in bushland near Nowra
Authorities are ramping up search efforts to find a missing bushwalker on the NSW south coast in "difficult terrain" ahead of forecast rainy conditions. Christopher Moore has not been seen since Wednesday morning after he was dropped off for a solo camping trip on Twelve Mile Road at Jerrawangala, south of Nowra. Mr Moore's family alerted police to his disappearance on Friday, after the 38-year-old failed to return to the same road to be picked up around midday. Chief Inspector David Cockram said the hiker was "experienced" and was believed to have adequate supplies with him, including thermal clothing, food and boots. "Despite that, we've had some cold conditions and we've definitely got concerns for his welfare." Search efforts to find Mr Moore started on Friday afternoon, with extensive multi-agency efforts continuing across the weekend. NSW Police has been aided by a helicopter, the Rural Fire Service and State Emergency Service, with many crews searching through the thick bushland on trail bikes. "We're doing anything we can provide to that search capacity to try and find this fellow," Chief Inspector Cockram said. The search has been conducted in a large area across difficult terrain in Jerrawangala National Park and around bushland near Wandandian. "You'd have to have some sort of experience, good provisions and good equipment to try and navigate through that area, particularly as a solo person," Chief Inspector Cockram said. "I think [Mr Moore] had intentions to go off track as well, which provides some further complications for us. Chief Inspector Cockram said authorities would put "more boots on the ground" on Monday morning ahead of expected wet weather in the region. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a medium chance of showers for Nowra, located 30km north of the search ground, on Monday evening, before more rainfall is expected from Tuesday to Friday. "If we're looking at a large amount of rain, that's definitely going to impact our ability to be on the ground," Chief Inspector Cockram said. "We're going to rip in [on Monday] and see what we can do with some additional resources."
The Advertiser
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- The Advertiser
Machetes and swords get the chop as new laws begin
Owners of machetes or swords have three months to surrender their weapons as another state falls into line with an Australia-wide crackdown on dangerous knives. The surrender of the blades, to be classified as prohibited weapons, takes effect in South Australia from July. They can be handed in anonymously until the end of September following the passage of tough new laws after a spate of stabbings in neighbouring Victoria. The SA move also comes after Victoria, NSW, Queensland and WA all introduced tough laws in recent months in a bid to combat the growing number of knife crimes. Along with the ban on machetes and swords, the SA government is raising the purchase age for all dangerous knives from 16 to 18. "We have acted swiftly and decisively in response to incidents interstate to prepare the strongest laws in the country to protect our community from the menace of knife crime," said Attorney-General Kyam Maher on Sunday. "We haven't gotten to that stage in South Australia with some of these incidents ... interstate but that's the exact point of passing these sorts of laws to make sure we don't get to that point."Those who break the new laws from Tuesday face up to two years in jail or a $20,000 fine. The laws also expand offences around the possession of knives and offensive weapons at schools, childcare centres, universities and places of build on a previous efforts to give police stronger powers to conduct metal detector searches at shopping centres or public transport Police Commissioner Narelle Kameniar said knife crime was a national problem that needed to be tackled collectively. "It (knife crime) is not unique to South is of concern to us," she told reporters. "We've seen a number of incidents occur interstate as well so there's lots of jurisdictions bringing in legislation in relation to knife crime." Almost a quarter of all homicide victims nationwide in 2023 involved the wielding of a knife - about 100 victims in total. Ms Kameniar said concerns around weapon possession extended across adults and youth alike but she was optimistic new restrictions would help rein in the number of young people carrying bladed weapons. Particular exemptions for collector items or religious purposes, such as samurai swords, are written into the laws. Owners of machetes or swords have three months to surrender their weapons as another state falls into line with an Australia-wide crackdown on dangerous knives. The surrender of the blades, to be classified as prohibited weapons, takes effect in South Australia from July. They can be handed in anonymously until the end of September following the passage of tough new laws after a spate of stabbings in neighbouring Victoria. The SA move also comes after Victoria, NSW, Queensland and WA all introduced tough laws in recent months in a bid to combat the growing number of knife crimes. Along with the ban on machetes and swords, the SA government is raising the purchase age for all dangerous knives from 16 to 18. "We have acted swiftly and decisively in response to incidents interstate to prepare the strongest laws in the country to protect our community from the menace of knife crime," said Attorney-General Kyam Maher on Sunday. "We haven't gotten to that stage in South Australia with some of these incidents ... interstate but that's the exact point of passing these sorts of laws to make sure we don't get to that point."Those who break the new laws from Tuesday face up to two years in jail or a $20,000 fine. The laws also expand offences around the possession of knives and offensive weapons at schools, childcare centres, universities and places of build on a previous efforts to give police stronger powers to conduct metal detector searches at shopping centres or public transport Police Commissioner Narelle Kameniar said knife crime was a national problem that needed to be tackled collectively. "It (knife crime) is not unique to South is of concern to us," she told reporters. "We've seen a number of incidents occur interstate as well so there's lots of jurisdictions bringing in legislation in relation to knife crime." Almost a quarter of all homicide victims nationwide in 2023 involved the wielding of a knife - about 100 victims in total. Ms Kameniar said concerns around weapon possession extended across adults and youth alike but she was optimistic new restrictions would help rein in the number of young people carrying bladed weapons. Particular exemptions for collector items or religious purposes, such as samurai swords, are written into the laws. Owners of machetes or swords have three months to surrender their weapons as another state falls into line with an Australia-wide crackdown on dangerous knives. The surrender of the blades, to be classified as prohibited weapons, takes effect in South Australia from July. They can be handed in anonymously until the end of September following the passage of tough new laws after a spate of stabbings in neighbouring Victoria. The SA move also comes after Victoria, NSW, Queensland and WA all introduced tough laws in recent months in a bid to combat the growing number of knife crimes. Along with the ban on machetes and swords, the SA government is raising the purchase age for all dangerous knives from 16 to 18. "We have acted swiftly and decisively in response to incidents interstate to prepare the strongest laws in the country to protect our community from the menace of knife crime," said Attorney-General Kyam Maher on Sunday. "We haven't gotten to that stage in South Australia with some of these incidents ... interstate but that's the exact point of passing these sorts of laws to make sure we don't get to that point."Those who break the new laws from Tuesday face up to two years in jail or a $20,000 fine. The laws also expand offences around the possession of knives and offensive weapons at schools, childcare centres, universities and places of build on a previous efforts to give police stronger powers to conduct metal detector searches at shopping centres or public transport Police Commissioner Narelle Kameniar said knife crime was a national problem that needed to be tackled collectively. "It (knife crime) is not unique to South is of concern to us," she told reporters. "We've seen a number of incidents occur interstate as well so there's lots of jurisdictions bringing in legislation in relation to knife crime." Almost a quarter of all homicide victims nationwide in 2023 involved the wielding of a knife - about 100 victims in total. Ms Kameniar said concerns around weapon possession extended across adults and youth alike but she was optimistic new restrictions would help rein in the number of young people carrying bladed weapons. Particular exemptions for collector items or religious purposes, such as samurai swords, are written into the laws. Owners of machetes or swords have three months to surrender their weapons as another state falls into line with an Australia-wide crackdown on dangerous knives. The surrender of the blades, to be classified as prohibited weapons, takes effect in South Australia from July. They can be handed in anonymously until the end of September following the passage of tough new laws after a spate of stabbings in neighbouring Victoria. The SA move also comes after Victoria, NSW, Queensland and WA all introduced tough laws in recent months in a bid to combat the growing number of knife crimes. Along with the ban on machetes and swords, the SA government is raising the purchase age for all dangerous knives from 16 to 18. "We have acted swiftly and decisively in response to incidents interstate to prepare the strongest laws in the country to protect our community from the menace of knife crime," said Attorney-General Kyam Maher on Sunday. "We haven't gotten to that stage in South Australia with some of these incidents ... interstate but that's the exact point of passing these sorts of laws to make sure we don't get to that point."Those who break the new laws from Tuesday face up to two years in jail or a $20,000 fine. The laws also expand offences around the possession of knives and offensive weapons at schools, childcare centres, universities and places of build on a previous efforts to give police stronger powers to conduct metal detector searches at shopping centres or public transport Police Commissioner Narelle Kameniar said knife crime was a national problem that needed to be tackled collectively. "It (knife crime) is not unique to South is of concern to us," she told reporters. "We've seen a number of incidents occur interstate as well so there's lots of jurisdictions bringing in legislation in relation to knife crime." Almost a quarter of all homicide victims nationwide in 2023 involved the wielding of a knife - about 100 victims in total. Ms Kameniar said concerns around weapon possession extended across adults and youth alike but she was optimistic new restrictions would help rein in the number of young people carrying bladed weapons. Particular exemptions for collector items or religious purposes, such as samurai swords, are written into the laws.
ABC News
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- ABC News
NSW coach Laurie Daley to name winger Brian To'o for State of Origin finale despite knee injury
Brian To'o will be selected for the third State of Origin match in a major boost to NSW's chances of clinching a series win. Penrith ace To'o went for scans on Saturday after hurting his knee and requiring ice following Thursday night's thrilling victory over Canterbury. Results received on Sunday morning showed no major injury, leaving the Panthers to contact NSW and confirm To'o could be selected in the official team on Sunday night. To'o's training loads are nevertheless likely to be managed in the lead-up to kick-off in Sydney on July 9, with his fitness now in the hands of Blues medical staff. NSW have already successfully navigated two injury niggles this series, though, as Payne Haas and To'o recovered from leg problems in time for Origin I and II respectively. The chance of To'o playing will be music to the ears of coach Laurie Daley after the winger was the Blues' best in a tight game-two loss. The four-time premiership winner crossed for three tries and ran for a game-high 229 metres as the Blues' comeback fell short in Perth. Should To'o fail to pull up in time for the decider, Jacob Kiraz would likely be called into camp again after To'o's hamstring issue put him on stand-by for Origin II. Kiraz is uncapped at Origin level but has enjoyed a brilliant 18 months with the resurgent Bulldogs. Blues five-eighth Jarome Luai is also expected to be named in Daley's team despite landing in hospital with illness and missing Wests Tigers' loss to Manly on Friday. A late call-up for Origin II after Mitch Moses' injury, Tigers playmaker Luai would be permitted to rest until later in the week if required to shake off lingering symptoms. Aside from To'o and Luai's fitness concerns, NSW's only major selection question appears to be around the make-up of the forward pack. One-time Origin representative Keaon Koloamatangi has been in strong form for South Sydney this year and had been due to travel to Perth for Origin II as 19th man before a facial injury. Fellow prop Stefano Utoikamanu had a quiet game in Origin II after replacing the injured Mitch Barnett and must make it through Sunday's match with Cronulla unscathed. Utoikamanu told AAP last week that he would understand if Daley chose to shake things up for the decider. "If they pick me or if they pick someone else, I'm happy. I'm always going to support the Blues," he said. "I feel like anyone who gets the opportunity to step into that Blue jersey is going to do the job." AAP
