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On news.com.au today, a man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a $WD from a Sydney car wash and driving off with a passenger still inside, a man is in a stable condition after being shot by police after allegedly trying to stab an officer at a Sydney hospital, and Western Australian police have been mocked after posting a photo of some “marijuana” they seized.

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8:40am

Daylight saving starts this weekend

The clocks will be turning forward this weekend for most Australians as we head into daylight saving time.

For residents in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, the ACT and Tasmania clocks will jump forward by an hour at 2am on Sunday October 7.

Most phone, laptop and tablet devices should automatically adjust to the new time, but other clocks an and appliances in your home may have to be changed manually.

People in Queensland, Northern Territory and Wester Australia don’t need to worry about any time changes as they do not adopt daylight saving time, but some states think that needs to change.

An opinion poll in the Courier Mail indicated 55 per cent of Queenslanders supported the introduction of daylight saving, but Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ruled it out stating the numbers weren’t strong enough for change.

8:10am

Vic victims conned in bitcoin ATM scam

Victims have lost up to $50,000 in a bitcoin ATM scam in Melbourne, out of fears they will be arrested if they don’t pay up.

Police identified four victims, all from the eastern suburbs, who’ve parted with the cash after being told they owe a tax debt that if not paid, will lead to their arrest.

The victims are told to take money from their bank account and pay it into an account at a bitcoin ATM in Braybrook.

Police say scammers appear to target people they can convince that their immigration status is in jeopardy and urge victims to contact police.

“Anyone getting a call along these lines should make inquiries with the relevant authority before paying any money or giving any banking or personal details over the phone,” Maribyrnong Acting Detective Sergeant Katherine Lehpamer said.

—AAP



7:45am

Traffic delays for Sydney’s south

People travelling in southern Sydney this morning are being warned to allow extra travel time after a car breakdown caused traffic to back up in Riverwood.

The breakdown has since been cleared but traffic is still heavy on the M5 Motorway off-ramp to Belmore Rd.

Motorists are being told to expect delays as traffic returns to normal.



RIVERWOOD: Heavy eastbound traffic on the M5 Mwy off-ramp to Belmore Rd due to a car breakdown. Traffic is heavy, allow extra travel time. pic.twitter.com/Vmy8A1rKgN — Live Traffic Sydney (@LiveTrafficSyd) October 4, 2018

7:15am

WA police mocked for embarrassing mistake

Police officers in Western Australia have been mocked after they posted a picture online showing off huge bags of marijuana they “seized”, but people were quick to point out a glaring issue.

The Bruce Rock Police Force shared the picture on their Twitter account, along with the caption: “Our work does not stop when the sun goes down. While you slept we seized these items and the holder booked himself a trip to court.”

The post was also shared to the Wheatbelt District WA Police Force Facebook page where people weren’t so impressed by the drug bust, with many convinced the bags were just filled with grass.

“Can I send you my address? I have some garden clippings I need to get rid of and I can’t be bothered fetching the green bin,” one user wrote.

“Putting Jim’s Mowing out of business if you keep this up,” another said.

One added: “This is the dumbest thing on the whole internet. This is embarrassing for Australia.”

Others suggested that the bags were just filled with the unwanted leftovers from product that they either already sold or moved.

“Police have estimated the value of the haul in excess of $7.50,” one person said.



Our work does not stop when the sun goes down. While you slept we seized these items and the holder booked himself a trip to Court 🏛 #stayingupandhangingouttonight? #dontworrywellwaitupforyou @BruceRockPol @NarembeenPol #fb pic.twitter.com/yvKJDQ6xwH — Bruce Rock Police (@BruceRockPol) October 3, 2018

6:50am

Man stable after being shot by police

A man who allegedly tried to stab a police officer before being shot at a Sydney hospital is in a stable condition after surgery.

The 54-year-old was shot on Thursday afternoon at Nepean Hospital in Sydney’s west, according to police, who allege he was wielding two knives.

The man had reportedly made bomb threats and was threatening security guards when police became involved.

The Health Services Union has already called for more security guards in hospitals with special constable powers.

—AAP

6:35am

Officer caught in creepy act

A police officer is under investigation after he was caught on camera standing behind a female concertgoer and doing something very unsettling.

A video uploaded to Twitter by user HeyChalice in Houston, Texas, appears to show a uniformed police officer taking pictures of a woman’s butt during a Drake concert.

The woman’s backside is clearly visible on the officer’s phone screen, before he zooms in and seems to take a picture.

The footage was shared to social media along with the caption: “THIS COP JUST TOOK A PICTURE OF SOME ASS AT THE DRAKE CONCERT AND IM CRYING”.

The video quickly gained a lot of attention, prompting the Houston Police Department to release a statement regarding the incident.

“We are aware of a video that shows actions of one of our officers at a concert last evening,” the department said in a tweet.

“Although HPD has not received a formal complaint, we have launched an internal investigation.

“The actions depicted on the video are not consistent with the expectations we have for our personnel.”



THIS COP JUST TOOK A PICTURE OF SOME ASS AT THE DRAKE CONCERT AND IM CRYING 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/D6IIyZt8F3 — ✨ (@HeyChalice) October 3, 2018

6:10am

Police investigate suspicious NSW death

Police are investigating after a woman was found dead in her home north of Wollongong in the early hours of this morning, with her baby found safe nearby.

The body of a 39-year-old woman was discovered at a home in Bellambi just after 1am.

The body had suffered a series of serious injuries and her death is being treated as suspicious.

A baby boy was also found in the home uninjured.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.



A 39yo woman’s body has been discovered inside this house in Bellambi , North of Wollongong police are treating it as suspicious. A 6 month old baby boy also found (unharmed) & has been taken away. A crime scene has been established. @TenNewsSydney @tendailyau pic.twitter.com/oAFPrbXrXw — Steve Hart (@SteveHartTen) October 4, 2018

5:45am

4WD stolen with passenger inside

A man has allegedly stolen a four-wheel drive while an occupant was still in the car at a Sydney car wash.

A 61-year-old male passenger was still in the Range Rover when another man got in and drove it away in Redfern.

The passenger was pushed out of the vehicle a short time later.

A male police officer who spotted the vehicle was then struck by the car, but was uninjured.

Police pursued the vehicle but ended the chase due to safety concerns in Centennial Park.

The 4WD eventually stopped in Eastlakes where the 25-year-old driver was arrested.

He was charged with various offences, including taking a motor vehicle with occupant on board.

He was refused bail to appear at central Local Court today.