A devastated woman has described the moment her partner was murdered protecting her when a berserk man broke into their house during a “smash and grab”. On Thursday, family and friends of David Gaskell, 58, gathered in Mildura’s Supreme Court to detail the traumatic impact of his death. Mr Gaskell, a much-loved local and seasonal … [Read more…]
Chris Dawson’s student never told police about claims he handed back a topless photo of her, a court has been told. For the last week-and-a-half, Dawson, 74, has stood trial at the Downing Centre District Court where he has pleaded not guilty to one count of carnal knowledge. Evidence in the judge-alone trial concluded on … [Read more…]
More specific details are coming out about the firing of the first-ever director of the WA State Office of Equity, one of Gov. Inslee’s pet projects. Director was terminated without much fanfare It’s ironic no formal press release was issued by the Governor’s official website, concerning the firing of Karen Johnson, Ph.D. from her … [Read more…]
After hitting his estranged wife in the head with a sledgehammer, Shaun Robert Sturgess went out drinking, a jury has heard. Mother-of-two Jacqueline Sturgess, 45, was left lying face down in a pool of her own blood until her body was discovered the next day by police. Married for 17 years, she had separated from … [Read more…]
After hitting his estranged wife in the head with a sledgehammer, Shaun Robert Sturgess went out drinking, a jury has heard. Mother-of-two Jacqueline Sturgess, 45, was left lying face down in a pool of her own blood until her body was discovered the next day by police. Married for 17 years, she had separated from … [Read more…]
Police are investigating after a crocodile carcass was discovered in Far North Queensland. There are fears the 40-year-old female was targeted and deliberately killed. The partial remains of a salt water crocodile were found beside a tourist operator vessel moored on the bank of the Daintree River on May 18. Camera IconCrocodiles are dangerous animals … [Read more…]
A security guard at an inner-city Woolworth’s store and another man have been stabbed in front of horrified witnesses after trying to stop an alleged shoplifter. The two men are being treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries after the incident at South Bank, a popular entertainment and tourist precinct on the Brisbane River, about … [Read more…]
Virgin and Jetstar have fended off claims they unfairly fired staff for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Federal Court Justice Stephen Burley rejected proceedings brought by a group of airline workers led by former Virgin pilot Shane Murdock, in a judgment delivered on Tuesday. Mr Murdock, a failed election candidate for Clive Palmer’s United Australia … [Read more…]
The NRL has stood down Parramatta star Dylan Brown under the no-fault stand-down rule after he faced court on Wednesday charged with sexual touching. Brown had been named to play for the Eels against Canterbury on Monday pending his court appearance but will now be stood down while he awaits an outcome of his court … [Read more…]
Police are investigating after a crocodile carcass was discovered in Far North Queensland. There are fears the 40-year-old female was targeted and deliberately killed. The partial remains of a salt water crocodile were found beside a tourist operator vessel moored on the bank of the Daintree River on May 18. Camera IconCrocodiles are dangerous animals … [Read more…]