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Conspiracy theories behind the Queensland siege

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Australian police exploring shooter’s conspiracy theories in a bid to understand the Queensland siege

Gareth Train, 47, was a paranoid conspiracy theorist and doomsday prepper. He was even building an ark to, in his words, save himself from “tomorrow”.

Police are now investigating a number of online posts Train made, in an attempt to understand how this tragedy came to be.

“From what we can see, it seemed senseless, it seemed unnecessary,” said Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll.

One of Gareth’s conspiracy theories surrounded the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. He believed this was a “false flag” operation, staged by the Australian government, to help introduce nation-wide gun restrictions.

He was also convinced he had an “intelligence file” held by Australia’s top spy agency, ASIO.

But as the four young officers made their way to the remote property in Queensland, three hours west of Brisbane, police were largely unaware of his online activity.

They arrived at the house in search of Gareth’s brother, Nathaniel, who had been reported missing.

Authorities allege the two men are responsible for the deaths of Constables Matthew Arnold and Rachel McCrow. A neighbour, 58-year-old Alan Dare, was also shot and killed.

This led to a six-hour standoff between the brothers, Gareth’s wife and Queensland’s Special Operations Police.

Eventually, the three individuals were taken out, bringing the incident’s death toll to six.

Carroll has vowed to “get to the bottom” of the situation. 

“Certainly in the next couple of weeks we will get a real sense as to why this occurred,” she said. 

“It’s a tough time, these are dark days. It will take us a while to get over this. Particularly, for the officers involved in this.”

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William is an Executive News Producer at TICKER NEWS, responsible for the production and direction of news bulletins. William is also the presenter of the hourly Weather + Climate segment. With qualifications in Journalism and Law (LLB), William previously worked at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) before moving to TICKER NEWS. He was also an intern at the Seven Network's 'Sunrise'. A creative-minded individual, William has a passion for broadcast journalism and reporting on global politics and international affairs.

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Global EV shake-up: Australia slows, China surges, Lexus teases supercar

Australia’s EV market slows, sales below 100,000; Costello discusses barriers and climate goals in latest Ticker episode.

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Australia’s EV market slows, sales below 100,000; Costello discusses barriers and climate goals in latest Ticker episode.


Australia’s electric vehicle market is facing a slowdown, with sales struggling to hit the 100,000 mark this year.

Mike Costello from Cox Automotive breaks down the key barriers slowing adoption and explains whether current growth is enough to meet the country’s climate goals.

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Elon Musk’s X hit with EU fine: Digital Services Act showdown

EU fines Elon Musk’s platform X €120 million for DSA violations, highlighting tech scrutiny and potential regulatory clashes.

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EU fines Elon Musk’s platform X €120 million for DSA violations, highlighting tech scrutiny and potential regulatory clashes.


In a landmark ruling, the European Union has imposed a €120 million fine on Elon Musk’s social media platform X, citing violations of new digital regulations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This fine underscores the EU’s increasing scrutiny of tech giants and sets the stage for a potential clash between Elon Musk, the European Commission, and even political figures like former President Trump.

Chris Berg from RMIT University joins us to break down the reasons behind the fine, including X’s controversial handling of the blue tick verification system, and what this means for transparency and user rights on digital platforms.

We also explore the broader implications of this ruling for other tech platforms like TikTok and how the EU is asserting its regulatory authority on an international stage.

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Lando Norris claims first F1 World Championship after dramatic Abu Dhabi showdown

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Lando Norris secures his first F1 World Championship at Abu Dhabi, becoming Britain’s 11th World Champion with 423 points.


Lando Norris has clinched his maiden Formula 1 World Championship after an electrifying finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. In a race packed with tension, Norris held onto third place — the exact result he needed to secure the title.

His performance not only sealed his first championship but also cemented him as Britain’s 11th F1 World Champion, marking a historic moment for McLaren and the sport.

Norris closed out the season with 423 points, marking a defining milestone in his career.

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