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This big ex-footy player (Rocky Elsom) is in a whole lot of alleged fraud trouble with French authorities.

Not paywalled at the moment.
 
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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.
 
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.
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
 

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

Sad,but necessary move.
 

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.
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
 

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.

I'd thought you were for these new laws?
 
A sad (likely murder) case in the NSW Coroners Court today.

'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.'

'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.'


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.


$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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Young man murdered in his home, in Bellfield, by a homeless man.

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.

 
I haven't read the whole article but thought I would share (and read the rest later!)


Just the ramblings of a politician with no law enforcement experience. Police don’t believe there are links.
 
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.


$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.
NSW Coroners report was published yesterday Kurve including recommendations for improvements/changes to NSW Police Missing Persons Operating Procedures.

...
'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.
...
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.'
 
Sorry folks, but this circus is off the road for about ten months.

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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