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The Advertiser
14-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Axe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h
A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a "one of a kind" 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody after being detained by members of the public near Kiama, following an hour-long police pursuit involving police helicopters and road spikes that ended in a crash with another car. The pursuit started when police were called to a home east of Nowra just before 1:00pm on Saturday (July 12) after they received reports of a man seen armed with an axe and a hammer. Upon their arrival, Mr Flentjar greeted officers from the South Coast Police District by throwing an axe at their vehicle, before he fled on foot and ran to a nearby home, where he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman several times with the axe while she was sitting in the special Mustang GT. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The damaged Ford Mustang following the pursuit. Image credit: Nine News. Police say he then forced her out of the car, before running her over and seriously injuring her legs and torso while driving away. He then allegedly drove through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama at 180km/h, at times exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h. Police said they deployed road spikes to end the pursuit, but Mr Flentjar narrowly missed them and a highway patrol officer after swerving, before the Mustang was detected by PolAir heading south on the wrong side of the Princes Highway at Kiama Downs about an hour later. Soon after it collided with a ute, before Mr Flentjar attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended by good Samaritans and detained until police arrived. He was arrested and taken under police guard to Wollongong Hospital, before being charged at Wollongong Police Station on Sunday with 11 counts of 10 separate charges. They include the aggravated taking of a motor vehicle with a person in it while armed with a weapon; failing to stop and assist after a vehicle impact causes grievous bodily harm; using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful apprehension; driving while disqualified; pursuit; speeding; and larceny. The offender was also charged with three outstanding offences over an unrelated incident last week, including a domestic violence-related charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr Flentjar was refused bail and will attend court on July 22, while the unnamed woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in a serious but stable condition, then transferred to St George Hospital. Content originally sourced from: A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a "one of a kind" 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody after being detained by members of the public near Kiama, following an hour-long police pursuit involving police helicopters and road spikes that ended in a crash with another car. The pursuit started when police were called to a home east of Nowra just before 1:00pm on Saturday (July 12) after they received reports of a man seen armed with an axe and a hammer. Upon their arrival, Mr Flentjar greeted officers from the South Coast Police District by throwing an axe at their vehicle, before he fled on foot and ran to a nearby home, where he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman several times with the axe while she was sitting in the special Mustang GT. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The damaged Ford Mustang following the pursuit. Image credit: Nine News. Police say he then forced her out of the car, before running her over and seriously injuring her legs and torso while driving away. He then allegedly drove through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama at 180km/h, at times exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h. Police said they deployed road spikes to end the pursuit, but Mr Flentjar narrowly missed them and a highway patrol officer after swerving, before the Mustang was detected by PolAir heading south on the wrong side of the Princes Highway at Kiama Downs about an hour later. Soon after it collided with a ute, before Mr Flentjar attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended by good Samaritans and detained until police arrived. He was arrested and taken under police guard to Wollongong Hospital, before being charged at Wollongong Police Station on Sunday with 11 counts of 10 separate charges. They include the aggravated taking of a motor vehicle with a person in it while armed with a weapon; failing to stop and assist after a vehicle impact causes grievous bodily harm; using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful apprehension; driving while disqualified; pursuit; speeding; and larceny. The offender was also charged with three outstanding offences over an unrelated incident last week, including a domestic violence-related charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr Flentjar was refused bail and will attend court on July 22, while the unnamed woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in a serious but stable condition, then transferred to St George Hospital. Content originally sourced from: A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a "one of a kind" 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody after being detained by members of the public near Kiama, following an hour-long police pursuit involving police helicopters and road spikes that ended in a crash with another car. The pursuit started when police were called to a home east of Nowra just before 1:00pm on Saturday (July 12) after they received reports of a man seen armed with an axe and a hammer. Upon their arrival, Mr Flentjar greeted officers from the South Coast Police District by throwing an axe at their vehicle, before he fled on foot and ran to a nearby home, where he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman several times with the axe while she was sitting in the special Mustang GT. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The damaged Ford Mustang following the pursuit. Image credit: Nine News. Police say he then forced her out of the car, before running her over and seriously injuring her legs and torso while driving away. He then allegedly drove through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama at 180km/h, at times exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h. Police said they deployed road spikes to end the pursuit, but Mr Flentjar narrowly missed them and a highway patrol officer after swerving, before the Mustang was detected by PolAir heading south on the wrong side of the Princes Highway at Kiama Downs about an hour later. Soon after it collided with a ute, before Mr Flentjar attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended by good Samaritans and detained until police arrived. He was arrested and taken under police guard to Wollongong Hospital, before being charged at Wollongong Police Station on Sunday with 11 counts of 10 separate charges. They include the aggravated taking of a motor vehicle with a person in it while armed with a weapon; failing to stop and assist after a vehicle impact causes grievous bodily harm; using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful apprehension; driving while disqualified; pursuit; speeding; and larceny. The offender was also charged with three outstanding offences over an unrelated incident last week, including a domestic violence-related charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr Flentjar was refused bail and will attend court on July 22, while the unnamed woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in a serious but stable condition, then transferred to St George Hospital. Content originally sourced from: A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a "one of a kind" 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody after being detained by members of the public near Kiama, following an hour-long police pursuit involving police helicopters and road spikes that ended in a crash with another car. The pursuit started when police were called to a home east of Nowra just before 1:00pm on Saturday (July 12) after they received reports of a man seen armed with an axe and a hammer. Upon their arrival, Mr Flentjar greeted officers from the South Coast Police District by throwing an axe at their vehicle, before he fled on foot and ran to a nearby home, where he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman several times with the axe while she was sitting in the special Mustang GT. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The damaged Ford Mustang following the pursuit. Image credit: Nine News. Police say he then forced her out of the car, before running her over and seriously injuring her legs and torso while driving away. He then allegedly drove through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama at 180km/h, at times exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h. Police said they deployed road spikes to end the pursuit, but Mr Flentjar narrowly missed them and a highway patrol officer after swerving, before the Mustang was detected by PolAir heading south on the wrong side of the Princes Highway at Kiama Downs about an hour later. Soon after it collided with a ute, before Mr Flentjar attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended by good Samaritans and detained until police arrived. He was arrested and taken under police guard to Wollongong Hospital, before being charged at Wollongong Police Station on Sunday with 11 counts of 10 separate charges. They include the aggravated taking of a motor vehicle with a person in it while armed with a weapon; failing to stop and assist after a vehicle impact causes grievous bodily harm; using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful apprehension; driving while disqualified; pursuit; speeding; and larceny. The offender was also charged with three outstanding offences over an unrelated incident last week, including a domestic violence-related charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr Flentjar was refused bail and will attend court on July 22, while the unnamed woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in a serious but stable condition, then transferred to St George Hospital. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
14-07-2025
- Perth Now
Axe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h
A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a 'one of a kind' 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody after being detained by members of the public near Kiama, following an hour-long police pursuit involving police helicopters and road spikes that ended in a crash with another car. The pursuit started when police were called to a home east of Nowra just before 1:00pm on Saturday (July 12) after they received reports of a man seen armed with an axe and a hammer. Upon their arrival, Mr Flentjar greeted officers from the South Coast Police District by throwing an axe at their vehicle, before he fled on foot and ran to a nearby home, where he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman several times with the axe while she was sitting in the special Mustang GT. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The damaged Ford Mustang following the pursuit. Image credit: Nine News. Police say he then forced her out of the car, before running her over and seriously injuring her legs and torso while driving away. He then allegedly drove through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama at 180km/h, at times exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h. Police said they deployed road spikes to end the pursuit, but Mr Flentjar narrowly missed them and a highway patrol officer after swerving, before the Mustang was detected by PolAir heading south on the wrong side of the Princes Highway at Kiama Downs about an hour later. Soon after it collided with a ute, before Mr Flentjar attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended by good Samaritans and detained until police arrived. Supplied Credit: CarExpert He was arrested and taken under police guard to Wollongong Hospital, before being charged at Wollongong Police Station on Sunday with 11 counts of 10 separate charges. They include the aggravated taking of a motor vehicle with a person in it while armed with a weapon; failing to stop and assist after a vehicle impact causes grievous bodily harm; using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful apprehension; driving while disqualified; pursuit; speeding; and larceny. The offender was also charged with three outstanding offences over an unrelated incident last week, including a domestic violence-related charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr Flentjar was refused bail and will attend court on July 22, while the unnamed woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in a serious but stable condition, then transferred to St George Hospital.
7NEWS
14-07-2025
- 7NEWS
Axe-wielding car thief runs over woman in her own Ford Mustang and flees at 180km/h
A 25-year-old NSW South Coast man has been charged with a range of offences after assaulting the female owner of a 'one of a kind' 2018 Ford Mustang before running her over with it and then fleeing at speeds of up to 180km/h on the weekend. Worrigee, NSW resident Caleb Flentjar is now in custody after being detained by members of the public near Kiama, following an hour-long police pursuit involving police helicopters and road spikes that ended in a crash with another car. The pursuit started when police were called to a home east of Nowra just before 1:00pm on Saturday (July 12) after they received reports of a man seen armed with an axe and a hammer. Upon their arrival, Mr Flentjar greeted officers from the South Coast Police District by throwing an axe at their vehicle, before he fled on foot and ran to a nearby home, where he allegedly assaulted a 66-year-old woman several times with the axe while she was sitting in the special Mustang GT. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The damaged Ford Mustang following the pursuit. Image credit: Nine News. Police say he then forced her out of the car, before running her over and seriously injuring her legs and torso while driving away. He then allegedly drove through Nowra, Bomaderry, Berry, Gerringong and Kiama at 180km/h, at times exceeding the speed limit by 100km/h. Police said they deployed road spikes to end the pursuit, but Mr Flentjar narrowly missed them and a highway patrol officer after swerving, before the Mustang was detected by PolAir heading south on the wrong side of the Princes Highway at Kiama Downs about an hour later. Soon after it collided with a ute, before Mr Flentjar attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended by good Samaritans and detained until police arrived. He was arrested and taken under police guard to Wollongong Hospital, before being charged at Wollongong Police Station on Sunday with 11 counts of 10 separate charges. They include the aggravated taking of a motor vehicle with a person in it while armed with a weapon; failing to stop and assist after a vehicle impact causes grievous bodily harm; using an offensive weapon to prevent lawful apprehension; driving while disqualified; pursuit; speeding; and larceny. The offender was also charged with three outstanding offences over an unrelated incident last week, including a domestic violence-related charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Mr Flentjar was refused bail and will attend court on July 22, while the unnamed woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in a serious but stable condition, then transferred to St George Hospital.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hindustan Times
Redditor reveals harsh truth behind ‘glamourous' NRI life: ‘Surviving on instant noodles'
An Indian expat's Reddit post about the reality of living abroad is striking a chord online. The post offers a candid look at the not-so-glamorous side of the life of an NRI. An NRI's post detailing the struggles of living abroad has gone viral on social media. (Unsplash/tompumford) 'Every time I tell my friends back home I live abroad, they think I'm living in a mansion,' the Reddit user wrote. 'Why does everyone back home assume that being an NRI means I'm rolling in money and living in some luxurious palace?' the individual continued, adding, 'I'm just here in a tiny apartment, surviving on instant noodles and pretending I know what 'adulting' means.' The person asks other NRIs if they have ever faced a similar situation. 'Do you guys get this too, or am I just the only one living the glamorous NRI life?' What did social media say? An individual shared, 'It's not your fault, mate! We Indians like to brag and set unrealistic expectations in front of relatives and friends. I know someone who drives a garbage truck here in Australia, but a Mustang GT. Everyone thinks he's incredibly successful by looking at IG stories and posts.' Another added, 'Story of every NRI. Only other NRIs know the reality. Everyone else in India thinks wah bhai, you've made it.' A third commented, 'This is not their fault. Your predecessor NRIs have set that trend by misleading their friends back home. Chances are that you will follow the footsteps of your predecessors, too.' A fourth wrote, 'It is the different effect of Indian movies projecting about NRI lives like red carpet mansion, Ferrari driving, songs singing and dancing with all-branded clothes at tourist spots. Also, our own predecessors or our generation show off when visiting our homeland. Also, social media projecting our so-called fun NRI lives, all fun and no work, lol.'
Auto Blog
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Driving the Ford Mustang GT in Los Angeles: Here's My Brutally Honest Review
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Driving a V8 in the age of SUVs Currently, there are no real competitors that directly challenge the 2025 Ford Mustang GT. I spent a week driving one around Los Angeles, with mixed results, but a deeper appreciation for what it represents. With the Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger bowing out of production, the Mustang now stands alone in the traditional American muscle car segment. Not counting the electric Mustang Mach-E, Ford is still moving a solid number of units—over 47,000 sold last year. That's impressive for a rear-wheel-drive coupe with limited utility. In many ways, it's the antithesis of today's SUV-obsessed car culture, and that's exactly what makes it special. 2024 Ford Mustang — Source: Ford What Is the 2025 Mustang GT? The GT is powered by the now-legendary 5.0L 'Coyote' V8, delivering 480 horsepower and 418 lb-ft of torque. Add the optional active performance exhaust, and output bumps to 486 hp. You can still opt for a convertible, and while Ford introduced a 60th Anniversary Edition in 2024, it's mostly cosmetic. I've driven the 500-horsepower Mustang Dark Horse, and while it's brutally effective, I actually found the Mustang GT more enjoyable. It's more analog, more involving, and more fun in everyday conditions. 2024 Ford Mustang — Source: Ford Behind the wheel: real-world impressions The Mustang I tested was a 6-speed manual GT with the Performance Package and a Torsen 3.73 limited-slip differential—a proper enthusiast setup. At full throttle, this car surges forward with authority, the V8 sound pouring in as the tires claw for grip. The manual transmission is a delight—precise, mechanical, and rewarding. Steering feedback is excellent, rivaling the best sports cars I've tested. Outside of something like a Mazda MX-5 Miata, it's rare to find such communication between driver and machine in this price bracket. But let's be honest: L.A. traffic is a buzzkill. Driving a heavy-hitting V8 with a manual gearbox through miles of stop-and-go gets tiresome quickly. I found myself going from 'You have to try this!' to 'Please get me out of this' more than once. 2025 Ford Mustang GT — Source: Ford Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Interior & tech The cabin hasn't changed much since 2024. It's still sporty, functional, and tight, especially for rear-seat passengers. Tall friends will complain about both legroom and headroom, but the front seats are excellent, with plenty of support and adjustability. Tech-wise, the Mustang GT comes with a 13.2-inch center touchscreen running SYNC 4, integrated with a 12.4-inch digital gauge cluster. The combined screen setup under curved glass looks sharp and works smoothly. Features like wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, enhanced voice controls, and 911 Assist round out a modern cabin experience. Price and value The base price for the 2025 Mustang GT starts at around $48,000, but my test car came in just over $60,000 with options. That's not cheap, but it's still significantly less than some key rivals. The Nissan Z NISMO costs over $69,000, the Toyota GR Supra Final Edition has a similar MSRP, while the BMW M240i xDrive is premium-priced but smaller. All of those cars may compete on performance, but only the Mustang GT offers a naturally aspirated V8 and true muscle car DNA at this price point. And let's be real—that matters. 2025 Ford Mustang GT — Source: Ford Efficiency and practicality Fuel economy? Not great—14 mpg city / 23 mpg highway with the manual. The 10-speed automatic improves that slightly and actually performs better in most scenarios. But let's not pretend that MPG is why you're buying this car. You're here for the power, the sound, the feeling, and that's where the manual truly shines. Final thoughts The 2025 Mustang GT isn't perfect. It's not ideal for commuting, nor is it particularly practical. However, it is one of the few new cars that still delivers visceral driving joy, without requiring a six-figure price tag or a track-only lifestyle. It rewards every input. It makes you feel like you're part of something. And it does all of that while carrying the torch for V8-powered performance coupes—a segment that's rapidly disappearing. So, ask yourself: Would you rather have a fast, turbocharged four- or six-cylinder engine, or a rumbly, old-school, fire-breathing V8 that makes every drive feel like an event? For me, the answer is easy.
