2012年3月5日星期一
Sydney dam gates open, residents on alert - Sydney Morning Herald
Darwin zoo volunteer mauled by lion - Ninemsn
A man has been attacked by a lion at a Darwin animal park after he reportedly reached his arm into the cage.
Nine News has been told the lion grabbed volunteer Peter Davidson, 42, on the arm at Crocodylus Park as he was being shown weeds that needed to be sprayed.
The NT News reported that muscle was torn from the bone of Mr Davidson's arm and will undergo surgery.
Keepers applied a tourniquet to his arm to stop the blood from flowing. It is understood he is able to move his fingers and is currently in a stable condition.
Crocodylus Park specialises mostly in reptiles like crocodiles, but also features big cats like lions and tigers.
It is the first lion attack at the park in 15 years.The park's management say they are happy with their procedures and security but will review them as a precaution.
Management satisfied with procedures/security but will review as a precaution.
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Family of shot officer shattered - BigPond News
A police officer and father of six shot dead in northern NSW was a brave, tremendous bloke who spent more than half his life protecting the community.
Senior Constable David Rixon, 40, was on duty and alone when he and another man were shot during a gunfight outside a block of units in Lorraine Street, West Tamworth, about 8am (AEDT) on Friday.
Paramedics and police raced to the scene before both men were rushed to Tamworth Base Hospital, where Sen Const Rixon later died.
The highway patrol officer joined the NSW Police Force in 1990 and is survived by his wife, Fiona, and six children.
His family paid tribute to him in a statement on Friday.
'David was a wonderful father, husband and police officer.
'He was all of that but so much more. He was a real person and a great man who will be missed by us all. We will never forget him.'
A former police officer who asked not to be named told AAP Sen Const Rixon was a 'tremendous bloke who was very much a family man'.
He was also a dedicated golfer who was well known at Tamworth Golf Club and a 'very genuine guy', a staffer who asked not to be named told AAP.
The news of his death triggered a wave of sentiment from people close to him on The Northern Daily Leader website.
'This brave young officer was dedicated to his public duty, his family and work colleagues,' Don Campbell posted.
'Dave you will be missed by all. Rest in peace.'
Another person, KJ, posted: 'What a loss, he was one of the nicest people I have known. RIP Ricko.'
A fellow officer posted: 'A great man lost which our community will never be able to replace, or overcome. Miss you Ricko.'
Shirley Tiberi, who has lived in Lorraine Street for 53 years and has never experienced any problems, now wants to move.
'I heard three big bangs and I didn't realise that the police officer was shot,' Ms Tiberi told AAP.
It is understood Sen Const Rixon had pulled a car over in the street when the shooting started.
Two men have been arrested, including one who was shot and is under police guard in hospital.
'We have lost one of our finest highway patrol officers,' Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione told reporters in Tamworth.
Police Minister Michael Gallacher, a former police officer, was visibly shaken as he told reporters that Friday was a day of mourning.
'This is an incredibly tragic event for his loved ones, for his workmates, and indeed for the state of NSW,' Mr Gallacher said in Sydney.
Police Association president Scott Weber said the shooting had shaken and saddened officers across NSW and highlighted the dangers of police work.
NSW Opposition Leader John Robertson said the death was a reminder of what police do for the community and the risks they take.
Tamworth Mayor Col Murray said the death highlighted the fact that local police numbers had been inadequate for years.
'This is what we've been fearful of, that we're going to find ourselves in a situation like this where we actually lose one of our community members, as a policeman, in a shooting,' Mr Murray told AAP.
More than 17,000 residents, nearly a third of Tamworth, had previously signed a petition that highlighted crime and policing issues and was due for debate in state parliament on May 10.
Wright By:kevin,Tags:ed hardyed hardy clothingChristian AudigierCruise ship passenger hid cocaine in wetsuit - Herald Sun
A BRITISH cruise ship passenger accused of hiding cocaine inside a wetsuit he was wearing under his clothes has been refused bail in a Sydney court.
Ronald Fletcher, 59, is charged with importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug into Australia on February 17.
His address was listed as Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney.
He appeared in Central Local Court today, when bail was formally refused and the case adjourned to April 18.
In an earlier statement, police said the UK national had travelled to Sydney aboard the P&O ship Aurora.
He was stopped by Customs and Border Protection officers last Friday at the Overseas Passenger Terminal, after a sniffer dog allegedly detected the scent of drugs.
Police alleged he was hiding several silver packages inside a wetsuit he was wearing under his clothes, and another 25 packages concealed in three suitcases.
Officers from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) estimate the man was carrying a total of 30kg of cocaine.
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