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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
New footage emerges of attacks on Toll offices in Melbourne
'Police are also looking at whether the incidents are related to any other recent incidents of criminal damage, including an incident at a Greensborough business earlier in July. 'At this time no one has been arrested and the investigation remains ongoing.' Another of the new clips, which the account claims depicts a July 20 attack on a Toll property in Westmeadows, incudes a caption praising terrorist group Hamas and links the vandalism to the Gaza conflict. 'As drivers of genocide in both this colony and overseas, all Toll Holdings assets are valid targets of sabotage,' the clip's caption states. In a statement to The Age, a Toll spokesperson said the logistics giant was aware of the videos. 'We are co-operating fully with police and have provided relevant information to assist with their investigation,' Toll said. 'We take these incidents seriously and continue to maintain security measures across all sites. The safety and wellbeing of our people remain our top priority. 'Regarding claims made by activist groups, Toll provides logistics services compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Toll Group remains committed to operating safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.' NIOA has been contacted for comment. A third video, posted on July 18, shows red paint being sprayed on Toll's St Kilda Road offices and inside the foyer, and windows being smashed. Late on Thursday afternoon, the Instagram account also claimed a federal government contract would see Toll transporting weapons and explosives. Footage of the attacks has been shared by the Australian Jewish Association, a community group that says it is 'guided by Torah and centre-right Australian values', drawing attention to the initial account and criticising the federal government. 'When the Albanese Government incites against the Jewish State, extremists often are inspired to carry our attacks,' it said on X. 'Do you remember a time of so much political and antisemitic violence in Australia? When will the Government take this threat seriously? Are they waiting until people are killed?' On July 17, the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance (WACA) held a snap demonstration outside Toll's St Kilda Road offices, while the red paint and smashed windows were still to be rectified. WACA did not claim responsibility for the latest videos, but posted in support of the incident on its own Instagram account. WACA has drawn the attention of police recently for a series of escalating actions, including shutting down the Port of Melbourne to block Israeli shipping contractors and scaling the roofs of buildings where weapons parts are manufactured. Several WACA figures led a splinter group of about 20 people away from an anti-police rally on the night of Friday, July 4, before they stormed Israeli restaurant Miznon on Hardware Lane. Loading Several people have since been charged over that incident.
The Age
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
New footage emerges of attacks on Toll offices in Melbourne
'Police are also looking at whether the incidents are related to any other recent incidents of criminal damage, including an incident at a Greensborough business earlier in July. 'At this time no one has been arrested and the investigation remains ongoing.' Another of the new clips, which the account claims depicts a July 20 attack on a Toll property in Westmeadows, incudes a caption praising terrorist group Hamas and links the vandalism to the Gaza conflict. 'As drivers of genocide in both this colony and overseas, all Toll Holdings assets are valid targets of sabotage,' the clip's caption states. In a statement to The Age, a Toll spokesperson said the logistics giant was aware of the videos. 'We are co-operating fully with police and have provided relevant information to assist with their investigation,' Toll said. 'We take these incidents seriously and continue to maintain security measures across all sites. The safety and wellbeing of our people remain our top priority. 'Regarding claims made by activist groups, Toll provides logistics services compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Toll Group remains committed to operating safely, responsibly, and in full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.' NIOA has been contacted for comment. A third video, posted on July 18, shows red paint being sprayed on Toll's St Kilda Road offices and inside the foyer, and windows being smashed. Late on Thursday afternoon, the Instagram account also claimed a federal government contract would see Toll transporting weapons and explosives. Footage of the attacks has been shared by the Australian Jewish Association, a community group that says it is 'guided by Torah and centre-right Australian values', drawing attention to the initial account and criticising the federal government. 'When the Albanese Government incites against the Jewish State, extremists often are inspired to carry our attacks,' it said on X. 'Do you remember a time of so much political and antisemitic violence in Australia? When will the Government take this threat seriously? Are they waiting until people are killed?' On July 17, the Whistleblowers, Activists and Communities Alliance (WACA) held a snap demonstration outside Toll's St Kilda Road offices, while the red paint and smashed windows were still to be rectified. WACA did not claim responsibility for the latest videos, but posted in support of the incident on its own Instagram account. WACA has drawn the attention of police recently for a series of escalating actions, including shutting down the Port of Melbourne to block Israeli shipping contractors and scaling the roofs of buildings where weapons parts are manufactured. Several WACA figures led a splinter group of about 20 people away from an anti-police rally on the night of Friday, July 4, before they stormed Israeli restaurant Miznon on Hardware Lane. Loading Several people have since been charged over that incident.
AU Financial Review
22-07-2025
- Business
- AU Financial Review
‘Seduced by his personality': The fall of a finance fraudster
Investors say Linden Toll was 'charming' and 'charismatic'. The Sydney Grammar boy, law student and one-time Macquarie futures trader certainly looked the part. He owned houses in Bowral, the highlands district that's become 'Sydney's Hamptons', drove a $130,000 BMW, and favoured clothes from premium New Zealand label Rodd & Gunn. Toll and his family holidayed in Maui and Byron Bay with his rugby league hero Gorden Tallis. A keen golfer, he also sat on the Bowral Golf Club board.
Miami Herald
01-07-2025
- Miami Herald
4 hurt after Amtrak stalls in Florida — stranding passengers for hours, officials say
A stalled Amtrak train headed to South Florida turned infernal when high temperatures aboard sent four passengers to the hospital for 'heat-related issues.' The Floridian 41 was en route to Miami from Chicago and carrying over 200 travelers when it 'became disabled and lost head-end power' at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, said Beth Toll, Amtrak's southeast region spokesperson. The train stopped just north of Hilliard in Nassau County while on its the 47-hour-long journey, which stops in cities like Jacksonville and Savannah. A mechanical issue with the engine caused the breakdown, Toll noted. Nassau County Fire Rescue responded to the overheated passengers and treated 16 people at the tracks, confirmed the agency's spokesperson Sabrina Robertson. Of the four that were later hospitalized — two children, two adults — all remain in stable condition. Others aboard included boy and girl troops of Scouts America, 50 who were returning to South Florida from a North Carolina trip, reports Local 10. Videos of the incident posted on social media show a swarm of first responders stationed along the tracks near Hilliard's Yellow Rose Lane, where the train broke down. TikTok user Mike Brandt, who goes by redneck_shaggy on the app, shared that temperatures 'got to 120° in the cars,' and that paramedics notified Amtrak that the passengers 'were in dangerous conditions.' Town of Hilliard's Facbook account praised 'The collaboration and professionalism displayed by everyone,' alongside a clip of police and fire rescue teams at the tracks, crediting agencies like Nassau County's sheriff's office, emergency management department and mutual aid partners from neighboring Georgia for the rescue effort. Trucks of water and ice courtesy of Nassau County Fire Rescue kept passengers cool during the 5-hour wait, reported Jacksonville's WJXT. Those whose southbound trips were cut short could opt for alternative bus travel provided by Amtrak, which passengers boarded around 3:45 p.m. All customers aboard the Floridian 41 will receive 'refunds in full, as well as vouchers for their travel,' the railroad company told the Miami Herald in a statement.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Northbound I-405 to close between Renton and Bellevue, WA, this weekend
The Brief Northbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue will be closed this weekend. WSDOT is encouraging drivers to seek alternative routes this Father's Day Weekend. The project is a major upgrade to fix one of the state's worst bottlenecks, with a focus on smoother commutes. KING COUNTY, Wash. - Northbound I-405 between Renton and Bellevue will be closed this weekend, and officials are warning travelers to expect delays and seek alternative routes. According to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), all northbound lanes of I-405 will be closed from North Southport Drive/Sunset Boulevard Northeast to Coal Creek Parkway Southeast beginning Friday night. Keep reading for the full closure schedule and the reason behind the construction. WSDOT says northbound I-405 will be closed from 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, to 4 a.m. Monday, June 16. A signed detour will be in place. Several northbound on- and off-ramps will also be closed, including: Sunset Boulevard Northeast on-ramp to northbound I-405 Northeast 30th Street on- and off-ramps (Exit 6) Northeast 44th Street on- and off-ramps (Exit 7) Lake Washington Boulevard Southeast on- and off-ramps (Exit 8) Coal Creek Parkway Southeast off-ramp (Exit 10) Drivers are advised to use alternative routes, travel during off-peak hours and plan ahead. The closure supports construction on WSDOT's I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes project, which aims to relieve congestion, improve safety and provide more reliable travel options along one of the state's busiest corridors. The project will add one new lane in each direction to increase capacity and create a two-lane express toll system between Renton and Bellevue. The new lanes will connect with existing toll systems to form a continuous 40-mile network stretching from Lynnwood to the SR-167 HOT lanes. The Source Information in this story comes from the Washington State Department of Transportation. Seattle traffic to be impacted from upcoming protests Authorities shift tactics in search for WA triple murder suspect Travis Decker Manhunt for Travis Decker moves to WA's Kittitas County Anti-Trump 'NO KINGS' protests planned for Seattle this weekend Seattle police disperse 'ICE OUT' protesters after fire breaks out downtown Everything you need to know about Seattle Pride Parade 2025 Things to do for Father's Day in Seattle To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
