When family feared their 13-year-old son was being groomed by an older man, police agreed to follow the pair. But they lost sight of the boy as 31-year-old Mark Clorion led him into his home. Clorion pleaded guilty to grooming and sexually abusing the boy he had met on Grindr in late November 2022. The … [Read more…]
As convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika fights to regain his Australian citizenship, another legal fight us underway preparing for his deportation. The self-proclaimed Islamic cleric was arrested in 2005 over plots to attack Melbourne landmarks, including the MCG on grand final day that year. He also said his group of followers needed to kill at … [Read more…]
An activist who allegedly forced 2500 Woodside Energy staff members to be evacuated from the company’s Perth headquarters has been placed under virtual house arrest. Disrupt Burrup Hub campaigner Kristen Morrissey was released on bail on Friday after appearing in Perth Magistrates Court charged with one count of act creating false apprehension as the existence … [Read more…]
Chris Dawson’s alleged victim has emotionally pleaded “I don’t make these things up” after her timeline of her first sexual activity with the former teacher was brought into question in court. Dawson, a former teacher and Newtown Jets rugby league player, is standing trial in NSW District Court accused of engaging in sexual activities with … [Read more…]
Former Test cricketer Stuart MacGill has claimed an emotional court victory after a judge dismissed intimidation charges against him. MacGill, 52, was accused of stalking and verbally intimidating his friend’s former fiancee Samantha Ford on a Sydney street and at a nearby pub on February 1, 2022. Magistrate Christine Haskett told Downing Centre Local Court … [Read more…]
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Seventy-eight vehicles were reported stolen in the city’s North York district from May 25 to May 31, according to Toronto Police Service. That’s up from three reported during the previous week. A total of 231 auto thefts were reported in the City of Toronto. You can find the latest incident reports for East York, Etobicoke, … [Read more…]
A Yamba father shot his son before taking his own life in an “absolutely tragic” incident that has shaken the small NSW fishing town, police say. Police discovered the bodies of a man, 58, and a boy, 15, both with gunshot wounds at a home on Thursday afternoon after a relative called emergency services over … [Read more…]
This column is going to be somewhat different from most. It contains some history, possibly some fiction, but if nothing else, it is interesting. This story was brought to my attention by a classmate, Daryl Stalls. He came across this on a YouTube video and shared this with me via an email. I will preface … [Read more…]
Sydney’s biggest court complex has resumed operations after hundreds of people were evacuated following reports of a suspicious package. Sydney Downing Centre Court was evacuated on Friday morning after reports of a concerning parcel in the complex. Staff, lawyers and the public were asked to leave about 10am. Just over half an hour later they … [Read more…]
A driver who allegedly rammed a ute off the road in southern Queensland after a domestic incident has been remanded in custody on a murder charge after a man died following the crash. The victim was fighting for life after his ute was allegedly rear-ended and rolled in Kogan, west of Toowoomba, about 2am on … [Read more…]