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Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey is a freelance writer, magazine journalist, and owner of 'Woman with Words'. She has a strong interest in social justice and is a member of the Sydney Criminal Lawyers® content team. Sonia is the winner of the Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards, Spring 2022.

Horrifying Footage of Axe Attack Goes Viral

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CCTV footage of a blonde woman entering a convenience store and attacking two people with an axe has gone viral on social media. The horrifying footage shows the woman strolling into the 7-Eleven store in Enmore in Sydney’s inner-west wielding...

Modern Family Star Sued By Her Own Embryos

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Coming straight out of the ‘life is stranger than fiction’ files are reports that Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara is being sued by her own embryos in a potentially landmark lawsuit in the US that addresses controversial issues surrounding the...

One-Punch Attack Leaves Young Man in Coma

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Three teenagers on the Gold Coast have been charged over an alleged one-punch assault in Surfers Paradise that has left a 21-year old man fighting for his life. The alleged victim, Thomas Dover, was walking on Ferny Avenue in Surfers...

Lawyer Guilty of Sexual Assault

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A 35-year old lawyer from London is facing prison time after his drunken behaviour got out of control at a Christmas Party at the prestigious London Rowing Club, leading to convictions for ‘racially-aggravated assault’ and ‘sexual assault’. Festive celebrations went...

Mobile Phone Use Blamed for Rising Road Toll

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Almost 1300 people died on our roads last year, making 2016 the second successive year to see a rise in the figures, after decades of decline. The increase has left many trying to figure out why. Since 1970, when the...

Are E-Cigarettes Legal?

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Electronic cigarettes or ‘vapes’ are becoming a popular alternative to smoking, but there’s some confusion about whether they are actually legal and if so, whether they are subject to anti-smoking laws. The answer is not simple - lawmakers around the...

Credit Card Thief Finds Loophole

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A young man who allegedly stole credit cards in early December has found a way of getting around the problem of having to quickly buy goods before the stolen credit cards are cancelled – he just used the credit cards...

Community Services Stretched to Limit Over Christmas

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Holidays can be a stressful time - extra financial strain, perceived social expectations and excessive consumption of alcohol can add tension to family relationships. For many, the holiday period can be a catalyst for arguments – or even abuse. Many...

Reducing Suicide Over the Holiday Period: Look After Your Mates

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Christmas is a time to celebrate and be merry, but it can be a lonely and depressing period for those who are already down - especially when they are not around family and friends. When alcohol or other drugs are...

No Charges Against Police Officer Who Put Victim in Danger

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No charges will be laid against the Queensland police officer who helped a domestic violence perpetrator track down his victim. ‘Julie’ (not her real name) lodged a complaint with the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) earlier this year, reporting that...
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