Christmas Gone Wrong
Christmas Day is a time to gather with family and friends to rejoice in the yuletide spirit. But for some, a long day of drinking, conversation and festivities can spark pent up emotions and have dangerous consequences. It was reported...
NSW Police Could Face Charges Over Illegal Bugging
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim The powers of the NSW Police Force have been steadily expanding for well over a decade. Unlike police in the United States, officers in our state are allowed to ‘shoot first and ask questions...
The Delay in Prosecuting the Death of Lynette Daley: A Nation’s Shame
Lynette Daley was already dead by the time paramedics arrived at Ten Mile Beach in northern NSW. It was around 7 am on January 27, 2011 and the 33-year-old mother-of-seven’s body lay bloodied and brutalised. Two men, Adrian Attwater and...
The Santa Claus Slayer: You Better Watch Out!
At 11:30pm on Christmas Eve, 2008, a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on the door of a house in Covina: a small town 35 kilometres east of Los Angeles. An 8-year-old girl answered the door to find Santa holding...
Refused Supreme Court Bail? You May Have Another Chance.
Being refused bail and remanded into custody can be a traumatic and difficult experience, especially over the holiday season. For those who are facing serious criminal charges, delays in the court system can mean they spend over a year in...
Santa Raids Drug Den
We all know Santa’s a good guy, but feelings are mixed about a police officer who dressed up in a Santa suit to conduct a drug raid in the Peruvian capital of Lima. The officer - whose identity has not...
The Santa Claus Bank Heist
Santa Claus walks into a bank brandishing a pistol. He’s also got a sack, but he’s not looking to distribute any gifts. He’s flanked by three helpers, but they’re hardly elfish-types. Two of them are ex-cons, while the other is...
Reducing Suicide Over the Holiday Period: Look After Your Mates
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...
Indigenous Treaties: An Interview with Narungga Elder Tauto Sansbury
Many are calling it a historic event, while others are saying it’s about time. Several state governments around Australia are finally entering into treaty discussions with the nation’s First Peoples. The South Australian government announced last week that it will begin...
No Charges Against Police Officer Who Put Victim in Danger
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...
