Brisbane slingshot attackers arrested; Sydney underworld assassination attempt | 9 News Australia

A series of shocking events has shaken Australian suburbs, leading to urgent police investigations and multiple arrests. In Brisbane, police have charged four men following a string of random, dangerous attacks on unsuspecting citizens. Andrea Crothers reports from the scene, revealing that the perpetrators allegedly used handmade slingshots and lead fishing sinkers to target victims, including a 22-year-old and a 64-year-old woman who narrowly escaped permanent injury. Surveillance footage and bodycam recordings captured the moment police raided properties in Forest Lake and Redbank Plains, resulting in charges against three 19-year-olds and a 20-year-old man. Meanwhile, in Western Sydney, the underworld has crossed a dangerous line. Reporter Jack Hahn breaks down a failed gangland assassination attempt in Fairfield, where a target was nearly gunned down right next to his 15-year-old daughter near a local school. This violation of the traditional underworld code has left authorities deeply disturbed. Globally, tensions flare as Belfast wakes up to the destructive aftermath of anti-immigration protests, with resident Yara Navrotska describing her terrifying escape from burning homes. In geopolitical news, Ukrainian drones targeted Russian-occupied territory in Crimea, hitting oil refineries and killing a rail worker. In the US, Donald Trump threatens harsh retaliation against Iran after an American helicopter was downed, while local Iranian reports claim infrastructure damage. Back on home soil, political maneuvers emerge as Tony Pasin encourages Angus Taylor to engage in coalition discussions with Pauline Hanson's One Nation party to defeat the Labor government. On a lighter note, NSW Premier Chris Minns tests his comedic timing with a Donald Trump impression, Melbourne prepares for the final Olivia Newton-John fundraising walk with Christine Ahern, and Tangalooma Island Resort unveils Queensland’s first luxury beach club ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games. Finally, the FIFA World Cup gears up for an epic launch, and Berlin Zoo welcomes Brötchen, a rare baby pygmy hippo. Chapters 0:00 – Brisbane Slingshot Attacks: Four Men Charged 1:06 – Failed Underworld Gangland Hit in Western Sydney 2:01 – Belfast Protests: Homes and Cars Torched Aftermath 2:40 – Ukraine Attacks Russian-Occupied Infrastructure in Crimea 3:39 – Donald Trump Threatens Retaliation Against Iran 4:51 – Coalition Politics: Tony Pasin Urges Talks With Pauline Hanson 5:43 – NSW Premier Chris Minns Debuts Trump Impression 6:27 – Final Olivia Newton-John Fundraising Walk Announced 7:25 – Tangalooma Island Resort Unveils Luxury Beach Club 7:50 – FIFA World Cup Countdown & Berlin's New Pygmy Hippo | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU