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News.com.au
23-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘Victorians want to play in the NRL': Sua Fa'alogo inspiring next generation of locals to play for Melbourne Storm
As the Storm celebrated their thrilling golden point victory over the Rabbitohs on Saturday night, children flooded the Accor Stadium tunnel to get selfies with their favourite players while begging for jerseys, boots and socks. Harry Grant and Ryan Papenhuyzen were in high demand, but the player that the kids really wanted to see was Sua Fa'alogo as he feasted on a bucket of chips and answered questions about Melbourne's pledge to improve pathways programs for Victorians wanting to play in the NRL. Only a few nights earlier, Fa'alogo was at a training session in Broadmeadows to help out some of the record-breaking 6000 Victorians who have registered to play the 2025 season, with the club's Jersey Flegg side now second on the table. It's all part of the club's Road to AAMI Park program that acknowledged the lack of locals who have represented the club, with the Storm now providing a clear pathway for youngsters to one day represent their city in the NRL. Fa'alogo is one of five Victorians to play for the Storm in the NRL, and he's confident that number will rise thanks to the club's efforts on and off the field to produce the next Dean Ieremia or Young Tonumaipea. 'I'm very grateful to have more Victorians coming up playing rugby league,' he said. 'What the Melbourne Storm is doing with their program down there is pretty massive now, and it's great to see so many Victorians coming up to play. Hopefully, we see more playing in the NRL soon. 'We go to schools sometimes and help out the little kids with the pathways. 'It's so good to see the Storm take their time to go out and help those young Victorian kids who are coming up. 'I'm very grateful for the opportunity to play for the Storm and to see so many young Victorians want to play in the NRL.' The Samoan star is still relatively new to the game but has shown off his incredible skills for the Storm despite only starting his rugby league journey less than a decade ago. 'I stopped playing AFL and started playing rugby league when I was 13,' he said. 'One of my mates from school told me to come and play for the Northern Thunder. It was pretty hard to learn at first coming from a union background, but I learnt the rules and it's been good.' Footy fans are glad he made the switch, with Fa'alogo dazzling on debut with two tries against the Broncos in 2023, while he came up with a stunning solo play on Saturday to save the Storm. The young gun was found out defensively a few times but stood tall when it mattered most as he held onto a towering Latrell Mitchell bomb, tore through the defence and set up Tyran Wishart for a crucial try. Tyran Wishart finishes off a brilliant run from Faalogo! ðŸ'° Watch #NRLSouthsStorm on ch.502 or stream on Kayo: âœ�ï¸� BLOG ðŸ'¢ MATCH CENTRE — Fox League (@FOXNRL) June 21, 2025 'There are a few things I need to work on, especially in defence,' he conceded. 'It was really special (to come up with that play). I wasn't expecting that, but it was cool to take that bomb from Latrell.' Storm coach Craig Bellamy can see the talent and is excited about what Fa'alogo can do after he signed a five-year extension in 2024. 'He's only a small kid, but he's very talented, especially with his speed and his footwork,' he said. 'He wouldn't be the most knowledgeable rugby league player in the game because he grew up playing AFL, but that's part of the skill for that kick that he caught that led to the try. 'That was one of the toughest kicks on the night, and he took it. 'I just think he's going to get better and better as time goes on as he learns more about the game and learns more about himself.'
The Australian
21-06-2025
- Health
- The Australian
Nine hospitalised after chemical incident at Broadmeadows Leisure Centre
Nine people were taken to hospital and 200 evacuated following a chemical incident at a public pool in Melbourne's north. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) were called to the Broadmeadows Leisure Centre about 6.15pm on Friday night after people reported the smell of gas inside the centre. Firefighters found multiple people affected by the chemicals upon arrival. Nine people were taken to hospital following a chemical incident at the Broadmeadows Leisure Centre on Friday night. Picture: Instagram/@balcleisure A FRV spokesperson confirmed to NewsWire that nine people were taken to hospital for treatment following the incident. About 200 people were evacuated from the leisure centre while FRV hazmat specialists ventilated the premises. A positive reading for sodium hydrogen sulphate was found by the hazmat specialists. The centre was confirmed to be safe to re-enter two hours later by FRV. A Hume City Council spokeswoman said the incident was sparked by the occurrence of a chemical reaction during routine pool maintenance on Friday evening. About 200 people were evacuated. Picture: Instagram/@balcleisure A positive reading for sodium hydrogen sulphate was found by Fire Rescue Victoria hazmat specialists. Picture: Instagram/@balcleisure The spokeswoman said the nine people taken to hospital had been in contact with the council, and 'we understand they are all doing well'. 'Following a thorough assessment by WorkSafe immediately after the incident, it was confirmed the facility was safe to reopen Saturday morning,' the spokeswoman said. An internal review has been launched to confirm the incident's cause, and to ensure it doesn't happen again. 'We thank our staff and emergency services for their swift and professional response and thank the community for their understanding and support,' the spokeswoman said. Sodium hydrogen sulphate, also known as sodium bisulphate, can be used to adjust pH levels in water. Clareese Packer Reporter Clareese is a Court Reporter at NewsWire. She previously covered breaking news for the outlet after completing the 2023 NewsCorp cadet program, where she worked at The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the National News Network and NewsWire. Clareese Packer
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Horror as nine Aussies raced to hospital after a 'smell of gas' is detected at a leisure centre
Nine people have been rushed to hospital after being 'impacted by chemicals' at a leisure centre in north Melbourne. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to Triple-0 calls reporting the 'smell of gas' inside Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre at about 6.15pm on Saturday. Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes to find multiple people impacted by chemicals, an FRV spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. The crews helped Ambulance Victoria treated patients at the scene and nine people have been transported to hospital for further treatment. Broadmeadows Aquatic & Leisure Centre has been contacted by Daily Mail Australia for comment. More to come.
News.com.au
16-06-2025
- News.com.au
‘Serious concerns' for Joshua Bishop, 23, missing for nearly three weeks
Police are continuing their search for a man who has been missing for nearly three weeks in Melbourne's north, as they determine whether his disappearance is suspicious. Sunbury man Joshua Bishop, 23, was last seen by his housemates in Lalor Crescent about 9.30pm on May 27. He was reported missing two days later on May 29 by his mother. Police said the man's disappearance was 'completely out of character', and family have serious concerns for his welfare. However, due to the unknown circumstances of his disappearance, police are yet to determine whether it is suspicious. Mr Bishop's phone and bank accounts have not been accessed since May 27. His phone last pinged at Broadmeadows Valley Park on Barry Rd. Police previously searched the area on June 4 but will return to the park on Monday for a renewed search. Mr Bishop has never been reported missing before and is not known to police. However, detectives will investigate whether he had any connections or was involved in criminal activity. He is described as being of average build with short blonde hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a black singlet and tracksuit pants.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Plot thickens as car of missing Aussie man Joshua Bishop, 23, found after he vanished 10 days ago
A desperate search is underway for a young man who disappeared without a trace. Joshua Bishop, 23, was last seen in Lalor Crescent, in northwest Melbourne, by his housemate at 9.30pm on May 27. Detectives were able to track his mobile phone to a park in Broadmeadows on the same day before his mother filed a missing persons report two days on May 29. Despite an extensive police search utilising dog squads and drones Mr Bishop has so far not been found. Mr Bishop's phone and bank accounts have been inactive since his disappearance and nobody has heard from him in more than 10 days. His abandoned car, a white Toyota Corolla, was discovered by investigators on Ridley Street, in Albion, on Wednesday. Friends of Mr Bishop believe his car was stolen but no formal theft report has been filed. Mr Bishop's loved ones said they are deeply concerned about his welfare and that his disappearance is completely out of character. Acting Detective Sergeant Matthew Wilson-Hawe said police have yet to rule out any suspicious circumstances relating to the disappearance. 'We were able to track his phone to a park in Broadmeadows, however despite an extensive search of the area we were unable to locate any trace of Joshua,' he said 'At this stage we simply don't know what has happened to him and have increasing concerns for his welfare.' Detectives are now looking into whether Mr Bishop may have been involved in criminal activity prior to his disappearance. 'The more time passes without us hearing Joshua or getting any information about his whereabouts, the more we believe his disappearance is likely to be suspicious,' Sergeant Wilson-Hawe said. Mr Bishop's mother, Kristie, shared a message on Facebook stating that 'someone must know something' regarding her missing son. His uncle, Simon, also shared a post from the missing person's registry in an attempt to find Mr Bishop. 'Our Nephew is still missing, anyone with any information can private message me with no questions asked, someone has to know something,' he wrote. Other friends and family of Mr Bishop shared messages of support on his mother's profile in the hopes that he will be found. 'My heart is breaking for you, I love you and we are praying and hoping for his safe return,' one family friend wrote. 'I cannot imagine what you guys are going through,' another added. 'Try keep your head up, thinking of you guys all the time. You're doing everything you can,' a third said. Mr Bishop was last seen wearing a black singlet and track pants. He has been described as Caucasian in appearance, with an average build, short hair and blue eyes. Police are urging anyone with information on his whereabouts, including Mr Bishop himself, to contact Crime Stoppers.
