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Plane lands at Newcastle Airport after emergency incident, state pushes for Facebook and TikTok ban: Australian news live

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Yahoo’s live news blog has ended for Monday, May 13th.

One of the biggest stories of the day was the safe landing of a plane at Newcastle Airport after mechanical problems were discovered during the flight. Further details can be found below.

It was previously revealed that a young child tragically died in a drowning incident in a swamp in Melbourne on Sunday evening. The 4-year-old boy’s death is not being treated as suspicious.

The father of brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who were shot dead in Mexico, took part in an emotional tribute to his sons in San Diego. Read more here.

South Australia wants to ban apps like Facebook and TikTok for children, which its government says are at risk.

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  • Woolworths refuses to apologize as Prime Minister derails investigation

    Woolworths chief commercial officer Paul Harker said the supermarket had “done nothing wrong” when asked by Queensland Premier Steven Miles to apologize to the public over food prices.

    Miles was an unexpected participant in the parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices, cheering on representatives from Coles and Woolworths.

    “I’m trying to understand what I’m actually apologizing for,” Harker replied.

    Read more here.

    Price inquiry for supermarketsPrice inquiry for supermarkets

    Steven Miles crashed the proceedings on Monday. Source: NCA NewsWire

  • “Unauthorized arrivals at sea” found in WA

    Four Vietnamese have been found near the coastal town of Broome in Western Australia after entering illegally by boat, prompting further scrutiny of the country’s border guard.

    The “unauthorized sea arrivals” reached Australia’s shores on Friday morning, Guardian Australia reported.

    This comes after 33 illegal immigrants were found on Christmas Island after their boat was wrecked in bad weather. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stressed that there are sufficient resources for the Australian Border Force to ensure that no one arriving in this way settles in the country.

    The four arrivals were found near Broome. Source: AAPThe four arrivals were found near Broome. Source: AAP

    The four arrivals were found near Broome. Source: AAP

  • Man allegedly impales dingo on K’gari

    A dingo was killed after a man allegedly speared it on K’gari.

    The man said the dingo was at his campsite on April 19 before the alleged attack with a harpoon. Authorities are now investigating the man for breaches of the 1992 Nature Conservation Act, which prohibits the deliberate harm of dingoes.

    The man presented himself to police the day after the alleged attack and cooperated with officers.

    A dingo on Fraser Island. Source: AAP, file.A dingo on Fraser Island. Source: AAP, file.

    A dingo depicted on K’gari. Source: AAP, file.

  • Notable lack of sun for millions on the East Coast

    So far it has been a miserable May for millions along the New South Wales coast, with a string of terrible rainy days.

    Sydney residents endured 13 days of continuous rain, resulting in almost double the average rainfall for the month.

    But another notable statistic is the lack of sun they had. According to Weatherzone, the city had “exceptionally low average sunshine hours” in May, at just 2.5 hours per day. The long-term average in May is 5.9 hours, more than twice as high.

    What an end to fall this will be.

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 7: Tourists stand between showers at Observatory Hill to take a look at the Sydney Harbor Bridge, as Sydney has already recorded 124 mm of rain in the first few days of May, more than the long-term average for the month of May 7. May 2024, in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 7: Tourists stand between showers at Observatory Hill to take a look at the Sydney Harbor Bridge, as Sydney has already recorded 124 mm of rain in the first few days of May, more than the long-term average for the month of May 7. May 2024, in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Steve Christo – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

    I haven’t had a miserable May in Sydney yet. Source: Getty

  • Airplane with failed landing gear lands safely

    There is great relief at Newcastle Airport after a plane with technical problems landed safely.

    Cheers could be heard from the crews on the ground as the plane came to a stop after a so-called “belly landing.”

    Eastern Air ServicesBeechcraft Super King Air, operated by Eastern Air Services, was just 10 minutes into the flight to Port Macquarie when the problem was discovered.

    The plane landed safely at Newcastle Airport. Source: ABCThe plane landed safely at Newcastle Airport. Source: ABC

    The plane landed safely at Newcastle Airport. Source: ABC

  • Circling plane “practices” emergency landing

    A small plane prepares to make an emergency landing after circling Newcastle Airport for more than two hours.

    The aircraft has mechanical problems with the landing gear. ABC reporter Giselle Wakatama said the plane was flying low in what appeared to be practice runs for landing, with a “belly landing” expected without landing gear.

    Previous reports suggested there were five people on board the plane, but ABC believes there were three people.

    Wet conditions are reportedly making the operation, which is expected to take place in the next half hour, difficult.

    The plane was seen flying low as it circled Newcastle Airport. Source: ABCThe plane was seen flying low as it circled Newcastle Airport. Source: ABC

    The plane was seen flying low as it circled Newcastle Airport. Source: ABC

  • Rescue workers are waiting at the airport for the landing attempt

    A plane continues to circle above Newcastle Airport as ABC visibility shows emergency services waiting below.

    It is reportedly attempting to burn fuel before attempting to land due to a mechanical problem.

    Emergency services pictured await developments. Source: ABCEmergency services pictured await developments. Source: ABC

    Emergency services pictured await developments. Source: ABC

  • Emergency situation at Newcastle Airport

    An emergency incident occurs at Newcastle Airport, with an aircraft circling overhead with a reported landing gear failure.

    Witnesses reported seeing multiple emergency vehicles racing to the airport, ABC reported.

    Nine News reports it is believed there are five people on board.

    We will provide you with further information as it becomes available.

    The plane was circling over Newcastle Airport. Source: Flightrader24The plane was circling over Newcastle Airport. Source: Flightrader24

    The plane was circling over Newcastle Airport. Source: Flightrader24

  • Sydney is approaching the record for unwanted rainfall

    Another day and more rain for Sydney. Monday’s early showers mean 14 consecutive days of rain for millions of people.

    The city’s record duration of rain is 16 days from 2022 and 1943. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, there is a small chance of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Watch this area.

  • The Australian government wants to ban social media for children

    The South Australian government is moving forward with plans to ban social media for children under 14.

    Prime Minister Peter Malinauskas said social media had contributed to a “dramatic increase” in depression and anxiety among children, citing several studies on the topic.

    “I think we’re now at the point where governments need to act,” he told ABC News Breakfast on Monday.

    The state is currently examining the legal options for implementing the ban. What do you think of the proposal? Share your thoughts below.

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