Veteran Jason Crocker’s tragic death sparks calls for urgent reform

The NSW Police Force is facing a class action lawsuit led by Raya Meredith, representing over 3,000 individuals allegedly subjected to unlawful strip searches at music festivals from 2016 to 2022, due to a failure in officer training and supervision. The lawsuit claims that these invasive searches, including one involving a minor, lacked legal compliance, with Meredith's experience at a 2018 Byron Bay festival being described as degrading and unlawful, acknowledged by the police in...

Erin Patterson’s trial for the alleged deliberate poisoning of her four in-laws is set to resume on Tuesday, following a day off for jurors. The prosecution argues that Patterson is guilty of three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after her family members consumed toxic mushrooms in a meal she prepared on July 29, 2023, resulting in the deaths of her husband's parents and aunt, while one survivor remains hospitalized. Patterson's defense...

SummaryThe United Nations aviation council has determined that Russia was responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine, resulting in 298 fatalities, including 38 Australians. In response, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong urged the council to expedite decisions on reparations, emphasizing the need for Russia to acknowledge its responsibility under international law. The Netherlands and Australia have initiated proceedings with the International Civil Aviation Organisation for reparations, highlighting the importance of...

A mural by a Harvey artist on the water tank at the 10th Light Horse Bridle Trail was vandalized with graffiti around Anzac Day, prompting disappointment from the Shire of Harvey president, Michelle Campbell, who called the act disrespectful. In a positive turn, a young resident took the initiative to clean the graffiti, which Campbell praised as a respectful act that restored faith in humanity. The Shire has been promoting a mural trail throughout the...

SummaryTottenham Hotspur, under Australian manager Ange Postecoglou, seeks to overcome a history of failure as they aim to win the Europa League, which would mark a significant achievement for the club since their last major trophy in 1991. With the team struggling in the Premier League, Postecoglou emphasizes the importance of making an impact, urging players to break the cycle of disappointing performances and to change the club's perception of itself. He envisions a future...

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is on trial for sex trafficking charges, where prosecutors allege he exploited his fame to abuse women, while the defense claims his lifestyle is consensual and not criminal. The trial is expected to include testimony from multiple accusers and former employees, with Combs facing a minimum sentence of 15 years if convicted on five felony counts. His defense will focus on questioning the credibility of witnesses and asserting that alleged...