Two Horses Die after Melbourne Cup – Is Horse Racing a Form of Animal Cruelty?
It’s been dubbed “the race that stops the nation”, but some say the better title is “the race that stops the nation for all the wrong reasons”. Around Australia last Tuesday, millions took part in the spectacle that is Melbourne...
AC/DC Drummer charged over hiring a hitman to kill two people, charges then withdrawn
Renowned AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd made headlines for all the wrong reasons this week, after it was alleged that he hired a hitman to kill two people. He was charged with attempting to procure a murder, threatening to kill and...
Is the Police Decision to Charge Final?
It can be scary to be charged with a criminal offence by police, but just because you have been charged, it doesn’t mean you are going to be convicted or even that you will have to go to all the...
How to Find Out if Someone Has Been Convicted of a Crime
Being convicted of a crime can impact a person’s life in many different ways. They may be unable to work in certain occupations, especially involving children, or they could find it difficult to get a visa to travel or emigrate...
Will Captured Australian ISIS Fighters Get the Death Penalty?
Although the death penalty has been outlawed for many years in Australia, this doesn’t mean that Australians are immune from receiving the death penalty if they commit a crime overseas. This is particularly relevant for Australian nationals who may be...
Are Illegal Aussie Downloaders in Trouble?
The price of movies, games and music in Australia is very high compared to many other western countries. Perhaps this is part of the reason that we have one of the highest rates of illegal downloading in the world. The...
ICAC Investigates Senior Crown Prosecutor Margaret Cunneen: Justifiable Investigation or Witchhunt?
Last Thursday, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) announced that it would begin an investigation into the conduct of deputy Senior Crown Prosecutor Margaret Cunneen, following allegations that she attempted to “pervert the course of justice.” The allegations surfaced after...
The Hidden Costs of Going to Court – Court Costs and Victim’s Support Levies
It is understandable that people facing criminal charges are ordinarily anxious about the impact those proceedings may have on their liberty and future. What everyone may not know is that those who are guilty of a criminal offence will normally...
NSW Police Officers Charged Over Shooting
Four NSW police officers have been charged with perjury and giving false evidence after they allegedly lied under oath during a Police Integrity Commission (PIC) inquiry into the shooting of a mentally ill man by police five years ago. 36-year-old...
Police frustrated by ‘tap and go’ credit cards
Contactless payment systems are available at an increasing number of retailers, and make shopping faster and easier. ‘Tap and go’ credit and debit card systems are becoming incredibly popular in Australia, accounting for almost half of all face-to-face card transactions....
