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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- The Advertiser
Teenager busted for driving through fatal crash scene in unregistered Commodore
An 18-year-old who chose to drive through a fatal crash scene, forcing police officers to dash out of the way, has been arrested. Instead of doing a U-turn, the driver allegedly drove through the scene of a fatal crash at Fernvale Road in Brassall west of Brisbane at around 1:40am on Sunday (June 15). The Queensland Police Service alleges the driver of the Holden VE Commodore ute narrowly missed Forensic Crash Unit officers as well as personnel from other agencies. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Footage shared by the QPS shows the vehicle passing over debris on the road and travelling right past the crash scene at what appears to be a high rate of speed without stopping. The QPS says that following subsequent investigations, officers attended a Rowland Terrace, Coalfall address on Sunday, when it located the vehicle and arrested its driver. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence, driving without a number plate attached, and endangering a police officer while driving a motor vehicle. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody and will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. Content originally sourced from: An 18-year-old who chose to drive through a fatal crash scene, forcing police officers to dash out of the way, has been arrested. Instead of doing a U-turn, the driver allegedly drove through the scene of a fatal crash at Fernvale Road in Brassall west of Brisbane at around 1:40am on Sunday (June 15). The Queensland Police Service alleges the driver of the Holden VE Commodore ute narrowly missed Forensic Crash Unit officers as well as personnel from other agencies. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Footage shared by the QPS shows the vehicle passing over debris on the road and travelling right past the crash scene at what appears to be a high rate of speed without stopping. The QPS says that following subsequent investigations, officers attended a Rowland Terrace, Coalfall address on Sunday, when it located the vehicle and arrested its driver. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence, driving without a number plate attached, and endangering a police officer while driving a motor vehicle. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody and will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. Content originally sourced from: An 18-year-old who chose to drive through a fatal crash scene, forcing police officers to dash out of the way, has been arrested. Instead of doing a U-turn, the driver allegedly drove through the scene of a fatal crash at Fernvale Road in Brassall west of Brisbane at around 1:40am on Sunday (June 15). The Queensland Police Service alleges the driver of the Holden VE Commodore ute narrowly missed Forensic Crash Unit officers as well as personnel from other agencies. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Footage shared by the QPS shows the vehicle passing over debris on the road and travelling right past the crash scene at what appears to be a high rate of speed without stopping. The QPS says that following subsequent investigations, officers attended a Rowland Terrace, Coalfall address on Sunday, when it located the vehicle and arrested its driver. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence, driving without a number plate attached, and endangering a police officer while driving a motor vehicle. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody and will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. Content originally sourced from: An 18-year-old who chose to drive through a fatal crash scene, forcing police officers to dash out of the way, has been arrested. Instead of doing a U-turn, the driver allegedly drove through the scene of a fatal crash at Fernvale Road in Brassall west of Brisbane at around 1:40am on Sunday (June 15). The Queensland Police Service alleges the driver of the Holden VE Commodore ute narrowly missed Forensic Crash Unit officers as well as personnel from other agencies. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Footage shared by the QPS shows the vehicle passing over debris on the road and travelling right past the crash scene at what appears to be a high rate of speed without stopping. The QPS says that following subsequent investigations, officers attended a Rowland Terrace, Coalfall address on Sunday, when it located the vehicle and arrested its driver. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence, driving without a number plate attached, and endangering a police officer while driving a motor vehicle. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody and will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18. Content originally sourced from:
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Perth Now
Teenager busted for driving through fatal crash scene in unregistered Commodore
An 18-year-old who chose to drive through a fatal crash scene, forcing police officers to dash out of the way, has been arrested. Instead of doing a U-turn, the driver allegedly drove through the scene of a fatal crash at Fernvale Road in Brassall west of Brisbane at around 1:40am on Sunday (June 15). The Queensland Police Service alleges the driver of the Holden VE Commodore ute narrowly missed Forensic Crash Unit officers as well as personnel from other agencies. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Footage shared by the QPS shows the vehicle passing over debris on the road and travelling right past the crash scene at what appears to be a high rate of speed without stopping. The QPS says that following subsequent investigations, officers attended a Rowland Terrace, Coalfall address on Sunday, when it located the vehicle and arrested its driver. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence, driving without a number plate attached, and endangering a police officer while driving a motor vehicle. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody and will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- 7NEWS
Teenager busted for driving through fatal crash scene in unregistered Commodore
An 18-year-old who chose to drive through a fatal crash scene, forcing police officers to dash out of the way, has been arrested. Instead of doing a U-turn, the driver allegedly drove through the scene of a fatal crash at Fernvale Road in Brassall west of Brisbane at around 1:40am on Sunday (June 15). The Queensland Police Service alleges the driver of the Holden VE Commodore ute narrowly missed Forensic Crash Unit officers as well as personnel from other agencies. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Footage shared by the QPS shows the vehicle passing over debris on the road and travelling right past the crash scene at what appears to be a high rate of speed without stopping. The QPS says that following subsequent investigations, officers attended a Rowland Terrace, Coalfall address on Sunday, when it located the vehicle and arrested its driver. He has been charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence, driving without a number plate attached, and endangering a police officer while driving a motor vehicle. The 18-year-old was remanded in custody and will face Ipswich Magistrates Court on June 18.
The Print
09-06-2025
- Science
- The Print
Quantum startup QuBeats wins Rs 25 crore govt grant to build GPS-free navigation for Indian Navy
In an era dominated by satellite-based navigation like GPS, the risk of signal denial in the form of jamming and spoofing, particularly in contested military zones, has spurred global investment in alternative technologies. Quantum navigation uses principles of quantum mechanics to develop systems that are entirely self-reliant, needing no external satellite inputs. According to a press release issued by the start-up, the award will fund the development of high-precision quantum sensors that enable accurate navigation in environments where GPS is jammed, denied or spoofed—a critical capability for modern military operations. New Delhi: Quantum deep-tech startup QuBeats, one of India's first focused on quantum sensing, has won the ADITI 2.0 Defence Challenge to develop an indigenous Quantum Positioning System (QPS) for the Indian Navy, securing a government grant worth Rs 25 crore. This system will enable naval ships and submarines to navigate accurately even in areas where GPS is unavailable or vulnerable to deception. Founded by a team of Indian researchers from global institutions in 2023, QuBeats is led by Mallikarjun Karra, a PhD candidate at the Max Planck Society; Madhu Talluri, a postdoctoral researcher at the Lawrence Berkeley Lab; Shouvik Mukherjee, a postdoc at the Joint Quantum Institute (University of Maryland); and Rajat Sethi, a graduate of MIT, Harvard and IIT Kharagpur who has also served as a political adviser to three chief ministers. At the centre of the start-up's work is the development of a 'quantum magnetometer', an advanced sensor that detects subtle changes in the Earth's magnetic field. Since these magnetic patterns differ from place to place, accurately sensing them can help navigate by using the Earth itself as a natural map. 'GPS denial is a real and growing threat, especially in contested zones,' Mallikarjun Karra, one of the founders, told ThePrint. 'But the Earth itself offers a solution. It acts like a giant magnet and its magnetic waves can be used for positioning. Quantum sensors allow us to navigate using these natural signatures with unmatched precision, even when GPS is unavailable.' The release by the company added that the quantum navigation suite under development includes not just magnetometers, but also quantum gyroscopes, miniature atomic clocks, Rydberg radars and ultra-sensitive detection sensors. These technologies are intended for a range of strategic military applications such as undersea warfare, long-range missile guidance and communication in contested environments. The release further said that these technologies have potential civilian applications as well, including deep-sea exploration, autonomous vehicles, and space navigation. 'The global market for such quantum systems is estimated to be around USD 10 billion,' the company said, adding that it is currently raising a seed funding round to accelerate its product development roadmap. Where India stands in the global quantum race Globally, major powers are already investing heavily in quantum navigation and sensing. China has reportedly integrated quantum magnetometers into its naval operations to enhance submarine detection capabilities. State-owned enterprises like CETC (China Electronics Technology Group Corporation) and research arms of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) have been working on quantum sensors that can penetrate stealth technology by detecting minute magnetic field changes underwater. In the United States, DARPA (The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) and major defence contractors such as Northrop Grumman and Honeywell Aerospace are investing heavily in chip-scale atomic clocks, quantum accelerometers and gravity-based sensors, all aimed at enhancing battlefield navigation without GPS reliance. Further, the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence is also collaborating with BAE Systems and the UK Quantum Technology Hub on developing quantum inertial sensors for GPS-denied environments, particularly in maritime scenarios. India, meanwhile, has also been gradually stepping up efforts in the quantum domain. Last month, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) opened its first Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) in Delhi, a facility set to boost research and development in quantum computing, sensing and communication for defence applications. As per a statement by the Defence Ministry, 'The QTRC is expected to act as a national hub for defence-oriented quantum research, with collaborations expected from both the public and private sectors'. The QuBeats grant is part of the Ministry of Defence's broader ADITI (Aatmanirbhar Defence Technology Initiative) 2.0 programme, launched in October last year. This initiative includes 19 challenges from the Armed Forces covering areas such as AI, quantum tech, military communication, anti-drone systems and adaptive camouflage. The winners receive funding up to Rs 25 crore through the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) platform. 'Winning the ADITI 2.0 Challenge is not just a validation of our unique technology approach, but a clarion call to India's quantum aspirations. QuBeats is here to build the future—and build it from India,' said the founders in a joint statement. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: IAF aircraft flying into earthquake-hit Myanmar faced GPS spoofing. How it is different from jamming
Cision Canada
09-06-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Semaine Québécoise de la Paternité - June 9-15 - Giving a voice to immigrant fathers Français
MONTREAL, June 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Difficulty in getting a decent job, adjusting to parenthood, family isolation – these are just a few of the many challenges facing immigrant fathers, whose immigration plans are often driven by the desire to offer their children and family a better future. To mark the Semaine Québécoise de la Paternité, Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité (RVP) is seeking to zero in on these challenges. With the support of a scientific committee, RVP analyzed data from the Québec Parenting Survey (QPS), a population-based survey conducted by the Institut de la statistique du Québec. Together with a close look at the results of several Quebec studies of immigrant fathers and their families, this brought to light four major issues: Immigrant fathers are better educated but poorer According to QPS data, 63% of immigrant fathers have a university degree, almost twice the proportion of Canadian-born fathers (34%), yet they are three times as likely to belong to a low-income household (26% of immigrant fathers, compared with 8% of Canadian-born fathers). "Access to employment to support the family is one of the most critical obstacles in their path, particularly in the first years as newcomers. Often, however, they suffer a loss of professional status, owing to the non-recognition of foreign credentials or the experience they gained in their home country, that forces them into precarious employment," stated Saïd Bergheul, a professor at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and a specialist in issues relating to immigrant fathers. Fathers derive greater satisfaction from their role as parents but experience greater parental stress Overall, 42% of immigrant fathers surveyed for the QPS reported a high level of satisfaction with their role as fathers, compared with 21% of Canadian-born fathers. However, more of them experience high parental stress (24% vs 20%). "For fathers, immigration often means new ways of looking after their children, but also the need to adapt their parenting practices. These fathers report greater involvement in their children's upbringing, as well as in helping them with schoolwork and their leisure and social activities. On the other hand, many fathers express incomprehension or fear about certain aspects of education in Quebec," explains Christine Gervais, a professor at Université du Québec en Outaouais and an immigration specialist. The people in their various circles are less available to help them Left without the support of their extended family back home, and often with a more limited social network, fathers and mothers from a migrant background often have to cope with a lack of support in their parenting role. Among the fathers who took part in the QPS, 59% said that the people in their various circles were not available to help them – a proportion twice as high as for Canadian-born fathers (28%). They have a stronger co-parenting relationship Compared with Canadian-born fathers, more immigrant fathers surveyed in the QPS reported high levels of support from their spouses (66% of immigrant fathers, compared with 51% of Canadian-born fathers). They are also more likely to say they are seldom or never criticized by their spouse (57% vs. 52%). "As a result of immigration, parents grow closer and feel that in the absence of their extended family they have to help each other get by. Many fathers thus become their spouse's main source of support during the transition to parenthood. They learn their new role with the help of their spouse," stated Christine Gervais. Welcoming and supporting immigrant fathers To better welcome and support immigrant fathers, RVP proposes the following: Provide better support for integrating immigrant fathers into their jobs, and help them to meet their family's basic needs; Support immigrant fathers in adapting to their role as fathers, and promote the father-child bond through appropriate interventions; Support the co-parenting relationship and its transformation, in particular by paying attention to each parent's specific circumstances; Help mitigate the effects of lack of support from extended family and friends by developing strategies with organizations that support immigrant families, including better promotion of and access to services and resources. "If immigrant fathers and their families are to find their place in our society, we must be sensitive to their realities and the very real challenges they face. The best way to do this is to give them their say and to listen to them attentively. They really have a lot to tell us, a big contribution to make," stated Raymond Villeneuve, executive director of Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité. What about the language question? According to EQP data, 85% of immigrant fathers in Quebec are able to carry on a conversation in French. However, 37% of them speak English and other languages at home, a proportion that increases to 45% for fathers who arrived in Canada less than 5 years ago. To meet the needs of immigrant fathers, it is important to take this reality into account. We invite you to consult the analysis and proposals document entitled Mieux comprendre la diversité des réalités des pères issus de l'immigration afin de mieux les soutenir et valoriser leur apport à la société québécoise. QPS highlights : About Regroupement pour la Valorisation de la Paternité RVP is a group of 250 organizations and individuals from all regions of Quebec whose mandate is to promote father engagement for the well-being of children, with a focus on family and with respect for gender equality. RVP's objective is to enable the integration of father-inclusive practices into family services and public policies in Quebec. "For my kids and my family – building a hopeful future here" 13th edition of the Semaine Québécoise de la Paternité The 13th edition of the Semaine Québécoise de la Paternité takes place June 9 to 15, 2025 on the theme "For my kids and my family – building a hopeful future here." The theme was developed based on what immigrant fathers themselves said as well as on the testimonies of people who work with them. It reflects the motivation of the vast majority of Quebec fathers of immigrant origin. The theme of SQP 2025 is to make Quebec society more aware of the realities experienced by immigrant fathers, so that collectively we can better help and support them.
