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Arrest warrant issued for TV personality Matt Wright amid helicopter crash investigation.
Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright is set to face charges over a fatal helicopter crash in West Arnhem Land but "strenuously denies any wrongdoing".
An arrest warrant has been issued for the 43-year-old who must present himself to Northern Territory police in Darwin by Wednesday morning.
At that stage, he's expected to be charged with perverting the course of justice, destruction of evidence, fabricating evidence, interfering with witnesses and two counts of unlawful entry.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Mr Wright said "Matt strenuously denies any wrongdoing".
"What happened was a tragic accident that took the life of a close mate," the statement said. "His immediate concern following the accident was the condition of the two team members on board at the time. The next priority was ensuring the other helicopters and team members at the site weren't at risk and that the location was safe."
Chris Wilson, 34, was killed on February 28 when the Robinson R44 helicopter he was hanging 30 metres below collided with trees and the ground in West Arnhem Land.
His body was found 40m from the main wreckage at the King River crash site, a preliminary Air Transport Safety Bureau report revealed in April.
An arrest warrant has been issued for reality television star and crocodile wrangler Matt Wright over a fatal helicopter crash in the Northern Territory. @GdDickerson #9News
— 9News Gold Coast (@9NewsGoldCoast) November 28, 2022
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The father-of-two was attached to a line using a harness so he could harvest eggs from crocodile nests in swampy areas while the helicopter hovered above.
The crashed helicopter was one of three involved in collecting eggs on the day. It was found by one of the other crews after failing to respond to radio calls.
Pilot Sebastian Robinson was also seriously injured in the incident and was airlifted to Maningrida, before being transferred to hospital in Darwin.
A preliminary ATSB analysis of the site indicated the accident happened when the helicopter's main rotor blade struck and cut through a tree trunk multiple times before the aircraft hit the ground.
Initial assessments indicated the engine had stopped prior to the helicopter hitting the ground.
An examination found no defects likely to cause the engine to stop and there was no visible damage to the tail rotor blades and drive system.
It was also understood the chopper was certified by independent aviation experts as safe to operate just weeks before the crash.
Outback Wrangler is an adventure TV series filmed in remote Top End locations that airs in more than 90 countries.
The show chronicles the capture and transport of dangerous animals that pose a threat to people, including crocodiles and wild buffalo. Two other men have previously been charged over the February crash.
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The story behind Kim Kardashian's new fashion controversy.
Jennifer Lopez is releasing a new album and one of the songs will be dedicated to the (surprise) love of her life, Ben Affleck. Here’s everything you need to know.
Plus, over the weekend it was confirmed that Allison Langdon will replace Tracy Grimshaw as the host of A Current Affair, with Sarah Abo stepping into her role on the Today show. But before the news was announced, a video of Allison and Tracy went viral and it’s only now been addressed.
And, in one of the most controversial fashion stories of the year, Balenciaga has apologised for their recent campaign and removed all traces of the images from their social accounts after an avalanche of backlash. The public then demanded that Kim Kardashian weigh in on the situation and she has only just released a statement, which has changed the dynamic around celebrity and fashion partnerships.
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New hosts for A Current Affair and The Today Show.
In case you missed it, Ally Langdon has been named as the new host of A Current Affair, after Tracy Grimshaw finished up on the program last week.
Langdon will make farewell her Today Show co-host Karl Stefanovic, to join the news program, which was created and originally hosted by her late father-in-law Mike Willesee.
The news comes after Grimshaw announced in September she would be stepping down from the show after 17 years at the desk.
"It is such an incredible honour to be joining the A Current Affair team. A show I love, respect and have been watching since I was in school and Jana Wendt was host," Langdon said in a statement.
"I won't lie – it's daunting to be stepping into the role that Tracy has so brilliantly navigated for the past 17 years, with such warmth and compassion. I hope to bring my own warmth and compassion to the show as we continue to tell great stories that matter to our amazing viewers."
Last week, footage was shared on social media of Grimshaw appearing to snub Langdon as she went to hug the veteran journalist during a farewell amongst colleagues.
Grimshaw later addressed blanking the show's new host in a statement, writing, "Ally, I just watched the guard of honour from last night and I saw you went in to give me a hug.
"And I hugged bloody Karl! I'm sorry I missed you. I was so overwhelmed and obviously didn't see your petite head once his big boofhead loomed into vision. Big sorry x."
TODAY INVESTIGATION: You may have noticed Ally getting COMPLETELY blanked during Tracy Grimshaw's A Current Affair farewell last night. We wanted to get to the bottom of exactly what went down, and now, Tracy herself has weighed in.#9Today | WATCH LIVE 5.30am pic.twitter.com/0zer6CQyAx
— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) November 24, 2022
Meanwhile, Sarah Abo will leave 60 Minutes, where she has been a reporter since 2019, to co-host the Today Show alongside Stefanovic.
Abo joined 60 Minutes after a career at SBS's World News and Dateline programs.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Welcome to the Today Show team Sarah Abo!
— The Today Show (@TheTodayShow) November 27, 2022
Sarah will take up the seat vacated by Ally Langdon (good luck Ally!) from January 2023.#9Today | WATCH LIVE 5:30am pic.twitter.com/dbi2MlGist
NSW police officer faces domestic violence charges.
A NSW police constable is facing six charges of domestic-violence related assault over a string of alleged attacks this year.
The 25-year-old constable's arrest follows investigations into an alleged assault on a man and a woman - who the officer knew - at a licensed Sydney venue on June 22.
Six days later, the officer from the force's South-West Metropolitan Region was arrested after attending a Sydney police station.
He was charged at the time with three counts of domestic violence-related assault and common assault.
NSW police officer charged with multiple counts of domestic violence-related assault https://t.co/byOby2P0ci
— Guardian news (@guardiannews) November 27, 2022
Following further inquiries he was charged with three more counts of domestic violence-related common assault for alleged attacks that occurred in February and May.
The officer will face Downing Local Court on May 4, 2023.
A NSW Police Force statement said the officer's employment status was under review.
If this has raised any issues for you, or if you just feel like you need to speak to someone, please call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
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NSW flooding crisis enters 75th day.
NSW's flood crisis has entered its 75th day, with evacuation orders remaining in place across the state as severe storms batter Sydney.
About 66 emergency warnings were in place across NSW on Sunday.
As floods continue, regional towns could remain cut off from the state for up to a month with residents relying on food and medications flown in by helicopter.
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— NSW SES (@NSWSES) November 27, 2022
In the western NSW town of Euabalong, local publican Neil Quinn said the town had just stared down the swollen Lachlan River with a freshly built bank holding back floodwaters. However, he said the town would be relying on helicopters for supplies for at least a month.
Likewise, in parts of Victoria and South Australia, residents were on edge as floodwaters continued to cause havoc.
In Victoria, major flood warnings were in place at Wakool Junction, Boundary Bend, Euston and Moulamein.
In South Australia, the State Emergency Service had issued multiple warnings across the Murray River.
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The makings of toxic misogyny in the police force.
Last week, the findings and recommendations from an inquiry into the culture of the Queensland police force were handed down.
Is this type of cultural toxicity more rampant in the Queensland police, or is this something the force is struggling with all across Australia? And why do those personality types find their way into a job that clearly requires them to have a handle on these things?
Today we look at why putting on a uniform for some means responsibility, while for others, it’s all about the power.
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