Qantas's 'end of an era' Boeing flight, five-year-old boy dies after emu triggers crash: Australia news live

Plus the hunt is on for two Sydney winners of $2 million each.

The Boeing 717 is no longer in Australia. Source: Qantas
The Boeing 717 is no longer in Australia. Source: Qantas

Yahoo's live news blog for Monday, October 28 has now concluded. Qantas flew its final Boeing 717 flight over the weekend, ending more than 20 years of journeys on the aircraft. QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan said the final flight on Saturday evening was a "significant moment" in the airline's history.

A five-year-old boy has died in a multi-vehicle crash that police say was initially started by an emu. The crash near SA's border with Victoria has also left a 15-year-old girl with critical injuries.

See all of the day's updates below.

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    $6 sausage sizzle sparks debate

    The sausage sizzle in action (left). Source: Tamarama SLSC/ Waverley Council
    The sausage sizzle in action (left). Source: Tamarama SLSC/ Waverley Council

    Sausage sizzles are a simple offering, but get it wrong and you can face the wrath of the country.

    And amid a cost-of-living crisis, the price of a snag in a piece of bread has started to climb, often to the dismay of the public.

    The latest sausage sizzle in the spotlight is the weekly pop-up Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club have on during Sculpture by the Sea. And while their prices don't quite reach the 'un-Australian' $8.50 seen at Vivid this year, their $6 price tag for what they were calling a 'sausage roll' has left plenty unimpressed online.

    While some thought the price was an "outrage", others did sympathise with the volunteer-led organisation trying to raise a few funds for their club located in one of the country's most exclusive suburbs.

    So what do you think about the price? Have your say below.

  • Woman missing for nearly two weeks 'lucky to be alive'

    A woman who is believed to have been missing for nearly two weeks in NSW’s Kosciuszko National Park is "pretty fortunate to be alive", police say.

    Superintendent Toby Lindsay said 48-year-old Lovisa Sjoberg "had been through a pretty tough time" after being bitten by a snake four days before she was found. She had also rolled her ankle and was badly dehydrated, Superintendent Lindsay said.

    Sjoberg was found “dazed and injured” on Sunday after more than 30 people were out looking for her.

    She had been reported missing on October 21 when she failed to return her hire car however GPS had shown the car hadn't moved since October 15.

    A 48-year-old photographer has been found with a suspected snake bite after a week missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains. , Brumby-loving Lovisa Sjoberg, who goes by the name of Kiki, was found following a widespread search, suffering from exposure and bitten by what police believe was a copperhead snake.
    Lovisa Sjoberg is lucky to be alive, police say. Source: NSW Police
  • Victoria Police introduce new sites for online sellers

    Ever feel uncomfortable having someone come over to your house when you're selling something on Facebook Marketplace?

    Well with the rise of internet selling, Victoria Police have moved to provide safe spaces for transactions organised online.

    There will be 35 locations across the state where people can safely sell items outside police stations that are monitored by CCTV.

  • Parents urged to check Halloween treats

    Parents are being urged to keep a close eye on what their kids are handed as they go Trick-or-treating later this week.

    SA Police say children should only accept sealed lollies and visiting the homes of neighbours they know is advisable.

    It comes after last year a mother in NSW says she found rat poison in her 12-year-old son's lolly bag.

  • Aussies struggling to give up their holidays

    Australians are choosing to travel now and pay for years to come, as 17 per cent admit to booking a trip that they can’t afford.

    According to Finder research, young Australians are more likely to book a holiday they can’t afford, with 35 per cent of Gen Zers saying they have either gone into debt or taken money from a family member to fund a holiday.

    Finder travel expert Angus Kidman said while many Aussies were facing financial difficulties, some remain committed to travel, even as their budgets tightened.

    “Ignoring financial reality can lead to serious consequences in the long run,” he said.

    “Your post-holiday glow will quickly fade when you’re faced with substantial debt that can take years to clear.”

    Read more here.

  • Shop cops $18k fine for stocking vapes

    A shop in Bundaberg has been slapped with a fine of $18,780 after they were found to be selling vapes illegally.

    As part of reforms introduced in July, only pharmacists are permitted to supply vapes and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it is committed to stopping vapes being sold at places like convenience stores and tobacconists.

    "The unlawful possession and sale of vaping products endangers public health and undermines our efforts to regulate vaping goods," TGA boss Professor Anthony Lawler said.

  • E-scooters set for road and pavement use in revamped rules

    About half a million e-scooters would be off-limits to under-16s but could mingle with cars, bikes and pedestrians in certain areas under possible NSW law changes.

    E-scooters are stuck in a legislative bind, being available to purchase but illegal to operate in public spaces.

    Draft rules released on Monday propose allowing them on bike paths and shared pathways, provided riders give way to pedestrians and stick to 20km/h speed limits.

    A girl powers her electric scooter through the quiet central business district of in Sydney on 23, 2021, amid a coronavirus outbreak that state leaders said has become a
    E-scooters are common in NSW but the rules around them are a grey area. Source: Getty

    Riding on roads would be allowed to a maximum speed of 50km/h.

    Helmets would be mandatory, 0.05 blood alcohol limits would be enforced and, consistent with all jurisdictions except ACT and European recommendations, a rider would need to be at least 16 years old.

    Transport Minister Jo Haylen said NSW had left e-scooter use in a legal grey area while all other states had introduced regulations.

    "We want to fix what is a bit of a legal anomaly," she told ABC radio.

    Read more here.

  • Cop car filmed stuck on train tracks

    Officers in Sydney's west have had a close call after their vehicle lost control pursuing a trail bike, ending up stuck on train tracks.

    The cop car crashed through a fence in Mt Druitt on Saturday afternoon when it failed to turn a corner on the tail of the motorbike rider.

    Trains passed at speed on the adjacent line with the officers involved only suffering minor injuries before the vehicle was towed away. The trail bike rider was not caught, Nine News reported.

  • Woman missing for a week found with suspected snake bite

    A woman missing for nearly a week has been found injured with a suspected snake bite in a NSW national park.

    Lovisa Sjoberg, who goes by “Kiki”, was reported missing on October 21.

    However, she hadn’t been seen in about two weeks by the time she was found, with Ms Sjoberg last seen on the morning of October 15 entering Kosciuszko National Park, according to the ABC.

    A 48-year-old photographer has been found with a suspected snake bite after a week missing in the NSW Snowy Mountains. , Brumby-loving Lovisa Sjoberg, who goes by the name of Kiki, was found following a widespread search, suffering from exposure and bitten by what police believe was a copperhead snake.
    Lovisa Sjoberg has been found alive and has been taken to hospital. Source: NSW Police

    The 48-year-old is an “avid photographer” and was likely in the area for that reason, Monaro Police District Acting Inspector Andrew Woods previously said.

    Ms Sjoberg was found injured on the Nungar Creek Trail at Kiandra by a National Parks and Wildlife Service officer on Sunday.

    NSW Ambulance paramedics treated Ms Sjoberg for exposure and a suspected snake bite.

    Read more here.

  • 'Biggest red flag' ahead of Coldplay gigs

    NAB is warning Australians to avoid Coldplay tickets being sold on social media. The British icons are in Australia next month and those without tickets are being warned to be careful when trying to attend.

    “Tickets for sale on social media is the biggest red flag of a scam. Only buy tickets from the authorised reseller," NAB Executive, Group Investigations Chris Sheehan said.

    Mr Sheehan, a former Australian Federal Police executive, said the bank often heard stories from consumers who purchased fake tickets, not realising until the day when they couldn’t get into the venue.

    “We’ve also heard stories of scammers hacking people’s social media profiles to sell fake tickets to ‘friends’, who have no idea it’s a criminal and are left devastated,” he said.

    “Even if it’s a friend you legitimately know listing the tickets on social media, pick up the phone and talk to them directly before sending money.”

    Australians have lost $19m to buying and selling scams this year, according to the ACCC’s Scamwatch.

  • Optus and Telstra shutting down 3G today

    Today's the day Australia is shutting down its 3G network. And thousands could be without service if they've failed to make the switch as an Optus or Telstra 3G customer.

    Roughly 59,000 devices need to be switched over to the newer network otherwise they will be rendered effectively useless.

    Read all about it here.

  • Bus lane warning as camera crackdown expands

    Have you ever thought you'd get away with jumping in a bus lane to dodge a bit of traffic? Well Yahoo can reveal Transport for NSW has more than 40 bus cameras dotted about Sydney, meaning motorists probably want to think twice about using a bus lane.

    It comes as the government expanded its Bus Priority Enforcement System to include Victoria Road in Rozelle – a stretch of road that has proven infuriating for locals after the opening of controversial Rozelle Interchange.

    Anyone caught out by the cameras can cop a $410 fine, although the latest set of cameras will have a grace period of one month.

    Read more here.

  • Search on for two winners of $2 million

    And sticking with the lottery, officials are on the hunt for two winners whose tickets were purchased in inner-Sydney.

    The pair of mystery ticketholders each held one of the 10 division one winning entries nationally in Saturday Lotto draw 4515. As their tickets aren't registered with a player card, officials can't contact them to let them know of their wins.

    The winning entries were purchased at Ezymart Waterloo, Shop 5, 22 Crystal Street, Waterloo, and Kings Cross Newsagency, 101 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross.

  • Man wins $1 million after shifting lottery days

    A NSW man has landed a cool $1 million after getting a lottery ticket he never normally buys.

    The Lake Macquarie resident opted for a ticket on a Friday for the first time and the move paid off.

    “That’s the first time I’ve played Weekday Windfall on a Friday. I’ve played before on a Wednesday or Monday here and there, but not on a Friday," he told lottery officials.

    “I just happened to be down at Priceline doing the shopping and I thought I’d put a ticket in for the draw on Friday night.

  • Emu triggers deadly crash

    A child has died and a teenage girl is in a critical condition after a horror three-car crash near the border of South Australia and Victoria.

    Emergency services rushed to the Riddoch Highway near Nangwarry, about 400km southeast of Adelaide, at 2.40pm.

    The chaos started when a black Holden sedan collided with an emu, the police said on Sunday evening.

    “A black Holden sedan collided with an emu, with no injuries suffered by the female driver and sole occupant,” the police said.

    “A grey Toyota station wagon braked to avoid the collision, while a white Nissan ute crashed into the rear of the Toyota.

    “Two occupants of the Toyota, a five-year-old boy died at the scene, while a 15-year-old girl was taken to hospital with critical injuries.

    Read more here.

  • Qantas flies last ever Boeing 717 in Australia

    Qantas has flown its last ever Boeing 717 flight as the airline transitions to its new A220 fleet.

    “The 717 aircraft have a long history in Qantas and Jetstar’s fleet. From being the aircraft that launched Jetstar’s first ever flights in 2004 to serving major cities, regional towns and the mining sector in the West as part of QantasLink for more than 20 years, we know our people and customers have loved flying on the 717," QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan said.

    The final flight from Sydney to Canberra landed on Saturday evening, marking the "end of an era", Qantas said.

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