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Convicted of theft. This man is not fit to be a member of parliament. Of course, the grifter won't resign. We really do need to at least half the number of our politicians. We are so over governed, we get very poor value for money from our pollies.
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MP who stole $430,000 from children's charities vows to stay in parliament

A South Australian MP found guilty of stealing more than $430,000 from not-for-profits that helped vulnerab...
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CD Xbow said:
Convicted of theft. This man is not fit to be a member of parliament. Of course, the grifter won't resign. We really do need to at least half the number of our politicians. We are so over governed, we get very poor value for money from our pollies.
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MP who stole $430,000 from children's charities vows to stay in parliament

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When all else fails, play the mental health card.
 

Alice Springs youths to be relocated to Darwin as part of NT government's 'emergency' prisons plan​

The Northern Territory government has announced it will permanently move young people from the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre to Darwin as part of an "emergency response" to bursting prisons.

The new Country Liberal Party government on Monday revealed details of its plan to install about 800 new adult prison beds over the next four years, increasing the NT's jail capacity by 37 per cent.

This will include transferring children and teenagers held in Alice Springs to Darwin's new youth detention centre in Holtze, which is set to open next month.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10...rgency-plan-for-overcrowded-prisons/104496702
 
jason_recliner said:

Alice Springs youths to be relocated to Darwin as part of NT government's 'emergency' prisons plan​

The Northern Territory government has announced it will permanently move young people from the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre to Darwin as part of an "emergency response" to bursting prisons.

The new Country Liberal Party government on Monday revealed details of its plan to install about 800 new adult prison beds over the next four years, increasing the NT's jail capacity by 37 per cent.

This will include transferring children and teenagers held in Alice Springs to Darwin's new youth detention centre in Holtze, which is set to open next month.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10...rgency-plan-for-overcrowded-prisons/104496702
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Sad,but necessary move.
 
jason_recliner said:

Former WA upper house MP James Hayward jailed for child sex offences​


'Catastrophic' fall: Former WA MP James Hayward jailed for child sex offences

3 1/2 years is a joke but at least it will be a rough 3 1/2 years.
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What the ####?

Former WA Nationals MP James Hayward released from jail as he prepares to fight sexual abuse conviction​

After just over a year behind bars, Hayward confirmed to the ABC he had been released and was living in the South West city of Bunbury as he prepared to fight the conviction.

He was granted bail from the Court of Appeal earlier this month on the condition that he pay a $30,000 personal undertaking and $30,000 surety.

Hayward claimed he had a "strongly arguable case".

Court documents show the appeal, before the Supreme Court, will argue the jury's verdict was unreasonable and the judge failed to exclude evidence obtained unfairly during a pre-trial hearing in February last year.

The same documents also showed Hayward didn’t have legal representation for the case, but would be applying for legal aid.

His case will be before the court again in December.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-22/james-hayward-released-jail/104501700
 
jason_recliner said:

NT government’s new drinking and bail laws trigger jail warning from Arnhem Land politician​

Long-serving independent Arnhem Land politician Yiŋiya Guyula said he believed the new laws, including new public drinking measures set to be passed this week, could end with more Aboriginal people sleeping rough in urban centres like Darwin facing fines or jail time.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10...arns-people-leave-town-or-face-jail/104498382
No t##t, Sherlock.
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I'd thought you were for these new laws?
 
BFew said:
A sad (likely murder) case in the NSW Coroners Court today.

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Woman found dead in dam might have gone 'walkabout'

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'Police launched a murder investigation into her death in May 2019 and have said they are confident that there are people in the community who have information about the case.'

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A singer withdrew $700 in Katoomba’s main street. Next, her body washed up in a local dam

A three-kilometre journey holds the key to the 2018 death of Cecilia Devine in the Blue Mountains. The case has left police mystified.
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'A singer withdrew $700 in Katoomba’s main street. Next, her body washed up in a local dam'​

'March 15, 2024 — 5.50pm'

'The inquest also heard police did not make attempts to obtain CCTV footage when Devine disappeared and only made those inquiries once her body was located. By then, the footage had been overwritten.'
'The inquest was adjourned until July.'

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'Beautiful, unique talent and character': Tributes flow for suspected murder victim Cecilia Devine

Matt McLaren and Cecilia Devine spent hundreds of hours collaborating in an inner Newcastle music studio between 2015 and 2017 crafting Ms Devine's debut solo album Liberty.
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Back in the news today with the announcement of a $500k reward and the open finding delivery of the Coroner's report today.

NSW Police Force FB post 2 hours ago.

www.smh.com.au

Singer Cecilia Devine bought warm gloves and a scarf. She was never seen alive again

Police have posted a $500,000 reward for information after a coroner was unable to determine what caused the death of a vivacious musician in the Blue Mountains.
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Latest News - NSW Police Public Site

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$500,000 reward announcement for information over the 2018 death of Cecilia Devine​

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 11:34:02 AM

***PLEASE NOTE: An image of Cecilia Devine is available via hightail link https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/6AK31GucYI and on the NSW Police social media pages.

© State of NSW (NSW Police Force). For editorial use only. No sublicensing of any NSW Police Force supplied image or footage allowed on a standalone basis without the express written consent of NSW Police Force. NSW Police Force attribution notice and logo to be retained on all copies of supplied images or footage with the moral rights to no false attribution and of integrity in all its images and footage asserted.

The NSW Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $500,000 reward as detectives from the Blue Mountains Police Area Command continue to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found six years ago.

Cecilia Devine, who was also known as Kristen Pearson, was 41 when she was reported missing from Waratah on Wednesday 5 September 2018, after family and friends were unable to locate or contact her.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District immediately commenced inquiries to locate Cecilia; however, their searches were unsuccessful.

On Monday 18 March 2019, staff at a water treatment facility in Katoomba located human remains in the nearby Upper Cascade Creek Dam. In April 2019, police were advised the remains were that of Cecilia Devine.

Detectives from Blue Mountains Police Area Command, with assistance from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, established Strike Force Eking to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Throughout the investigation, strike force detectives pursued multiple lines of inquiry and made several public appeals for information; however, the circumstances of her death are unknown.

Today (Tuesday 22 October 2024), the NSW Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person/s responsible for the suspicious death of Cecilia Devine.

Commander of Blue Mountains Police Area Command, Superintendent John Nelson, said he hoped this reward announcement would encourage anyone to come forward who may have seen Cecilia.

“Prior to her disappearance, Cecilia travelled from Newcastle to Katoomba yet we still don’t have firm evidence of how she got here, why she made the journey, or how she died,” Supt Nelson said.

“We are urging anyone who saw Cecilia at the time she was reported missing, or who has any information about her whereabouts at the time, to contact police. This information could very well be the missing puzzle piece for this investigation.

“Today’s coronial findings have handed the investigation back to police and we are committed to find the answers the NSW community and Cecilia’s family deserve,” he said.

Cecilia’s mother, Kathy Pearson, welcomed the announcement of the reward.

“Cecilia - who was also known as Kristen – was a much-loved daughter, sister, and friend who was taken from us too soon in terrible circumstances,” Ms Pearson said.

“She was a talented singer and songwriter, with a sparkling smile, infectious laugh, and a big heart.

“We hope that this reward encourages anyone with information to come forward and help the police to provide answers and peace of mind to our family,” she said.

Investigations under Strike Force Eking continue.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
 
BomberManU said:
Young man murdered in his home, in Bellfield, by a homeless man.

MSN

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Apparently well-known to local police, the accused had recently been bailed - not for the first time.
Confusion and misplaced concern for someone with serious mental health problems has caused another senseless tragedy.

 

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BFew said:
Back in the news today with the announcement of a $500k reward and the open finding delivery of the Coroner's report today.

NSW Police Force FB post 2 hours ago.

www.smh.com.au

Singer Cecilia Devine bought warm gloves and a scarf. She was never seen alive again

Police have posted a $500,000 reward for information after a coroner was unable to determine what caused the death of a vivacious musician in the Blue Mountains.
www.smh.com.au www.smh.com.au

Latest News - NSW Police Public Site

www.police.nsw.gov.au www.police.nsw.gov.au

$500,000 reward announcement for information over the 2018 death of Cecilia Devine​

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 11:34:02 AM

***PLEASE NOTE: An image of Cecilia Devine is available via hightail link https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/6AK31GucYI and on the NSW Police social media pages.

© State of NSW (NSW Police Force). For editorial use only. No sublicensing of any NSW Police Force supplied image or footage allowed on a standalone basis without the express written consent of NSW Police Force. NSW Police Force attribution notice and logo to be retained on all copies of supplied images or footage with the moral rights to no false attribution and of integrity in all its images and footage asserted.

The NSW Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $500,000 reward as detectives from the Blue Mountains Police Area Command continue to investigate the death of a woman whose body was found six years ago.

Cecilia Devine, who was also known as Kristen Pearson, was 41 when she was reported missing from Waratah on Wednesday 5 September 2018, after family and friends were unable to locate or contact her.

Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District immediately commenced inquiries to locate Cecilia; however, their searches were unsuccessful.

On Monday 18 March 2019, staff at a water treatment facility in Katoomba located human remains in the nearby Upper Cascade Creek Dam. In April 2019, police were advised the remains were that of Cecilia Devine.

Detectives from Blue Mountains Police Area Command, with assistance from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, established Strike Force Eking to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Throughout the investigation, strike force detectives pursued multiple lines of inquiry and made several public appeals for information; however, the circumstances of her death are unknown.

Today (Tuesday 22 October 2024), the NSW Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $500,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person/s responsible for the suspicious death of Cecilia Devine.

Commander of Blue Mountains Police Area Command, Superintendent John Nelson, said he hoped this reward announcement would encourage anyone to come forward who may have seen Cecilia.

“Prior to her disappearance, Cecilia travelled from Newcastle to Katoomba yet we still don’t have firm evidence of how she got here, why she made the journey, or how she died,” Supt Nelson said.

“We are urging anyone who saw Cecilia at the time she was reported missing, or who has any information about her whereabouts at the time, to contact police. This information could very well be the missing puzzle piece for this investigation.

“Today’s coronial findings have handed the investigation back to police and we are committed to find the answers the NSW community and Cecilia’s family deserve,” he said.

Cecilia’s mother, Kathy Pearson, welcomed the announcement of the reward.

“Cecilia - who was also known as Kristen – was a much-loved daughter, sister, and friend who was taken from us too soon in terrible circumstances,” Ms Pearson said.

“She was a talented singer and songwriter, with a sparkling smile, infectious laugh, and a big heart.

“We hope that this reward encourages anyone with information to come forward and help the police to provide answers and peace of mind to our family,” she said.

Investigations under Strike Force Eking continue.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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NSW Coroners report was published yesterday Kurve including recommendations for improvements/changes to NSW Police Missing Persons Operating Procedures.

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'130. This further material established that the current Standard Operating Procedures for Missing Persons require the following:

• the appointment of trained Missing Persons Coordinators within each Police Area Command to provide early intervention and guidance to local officers

• that within seven days of the last known sighting, searching police have conducted a thorough canvass and have collected CCTV footage of the surrounding areas

• that within 72 hours of a missing person report, all requests for mobile internet records are completed

• that within two weeks, all bank and iAsk record requests have been submitted

• that within three months there is a formal case review

• that there are safeguards and supervision arrangements in place to ensure that missing person investigations continue to progress when an officer is off duty.
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Manner of death
The evidence does not enable a finding to be made as to whether the manner of Cecilia Devine’s death was misadventure, or homicide by a person or persons unknown.

138. I close this inquest.'
 
PatsFitztrick said:
Sorry folks, but this circus is off the road for about ten months.

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Man jailed for breaking into army depot and impersonating field marshal

Reece Joshua Sturgeon broke into the outback facility and remained there for two days, wearing a uniform, eating in the kitchen and telling Defence Force personnel he was on a "special mission".
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What about his pregnant dog? :huh:

Some people are just eccentric. Wonder if mum and dad would like him to move back home.
 
How the hell does this animal get away with a manslaughter charge?

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A 24-year-old with gambling debts killed two women

Xiaozheng Lin has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Yuqi Luo in the CBD and Hyun Sook Jeon in Docklands hours later.
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$1m reward for information that solves murder of mother Prabha Arun Kumar in Parramatta

Prabha Arun Kumar was fatally stabbed while walking through Parramatta Park almost 10 years ago. Police are now offering a million dollar reward to help solve the 41-year-old's murder.
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'$1 million reward announced for information about the cold case murder of Prabha Arun Kumar'​

'Mon 28 Oct​

A coronial inquest into Ms Kumar's death is due to begin in March next year.'

'At the time of the attack, then Homicide Squad commander Mick Willing said Ms Kumar was on the phone to her husband in India, who said he "heard her scream for help".

"And then plead with the man not to harm [her] and take all her belongings if he wanted," Mr Willing said at the time.

Ms Kumar was an IT worker and it is believed she was planning to return to India in the weeks following her death, with her family saying she was struggling being away from them.'
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Initially, police said the attack "may have been random".

Speaking at the Prabha Memorial Walk in Parramatta Park on Monday, Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty said it is now believed the murder was "a targeted attack".

Superintendent Doherty added robbery or sexual assault can be ruled out as a motive.
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Ms Kumar's husband has previously denied allegations he was involved in his wife's death.
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At the time of her murder, Ms Kumar's husband was documented as having another girlfriend and police on Monday said he remains a person of interest — but he is not the only person being investigated.

"We're not excluding other people as persons of interest and obviously there's someone out there who committed the murder … who actually stabbed Prabha to death," Superintendent Doherty said.

He also confirmed the $1 million reward is not limited to those in Australia, and the appeal is an international request for information, as the majority of Ms Kumar's family live in India.
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"She was walking while talking to Arun [her husband] on the phone when she said that a suspicious-looking man was following her," he said.
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In July 2015, four months after the murder, police released new security footage showing a figure walking through Parramatta Golf Course towards Jubilee Lane where Ms Kumar was attacked.

The figure appeared only briefly in the top right hand corner of the frame around the time of the murder, in what police admitted was "not the best footage", but were hopeful it may prompt someone's memory.

A coronial inquest into Ms Kumar's death will begin in March next year, but police are hopeful the new reward will allow them to put someone before the courts for her murder before that time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact CrimeStoppers.'
 

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