5 Crazy Crimes Committed by Lovers
We’ve all heard horror stories of jilted ex-lovers who seek revenge - some even go so far as to take the law into their own hands. Here we discuss five crazy crimes committed by current and former partners. 1. Woman...
Legal Help is Available Over the Festive Season
Most courthouses in NSW are closed over the festive season, so early December is often a busy time for courts trying to work through as many cases as possible. Most courts closed on 21 December and will reopen on 4...
Legal Aid May Fund Adrian Bayley’s Appeal
If you’ve been following the news, you may be aware of the uproar surrounding convicted killer Adrian Bayley’s proposed appeal against his convictions. In 2013, 44-year-old Bayley pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting and murdering ABC employee Jill Meagher, who made...
Naughty or Nice? Top 5 Crimes in Santa Suits
He’s supposed to know when you’ve been naughty or nice - but even jolly old Saint Nick can find himself on the wrong side of the law from time to time. From armed robberies to handing out drugs - and...
Man charged with murder after shooting dead body
Trying to kill an already dead person may sound impossible - but one Victorian man, 39-year-old Daniel Darrington, found out that murder charges can result from shooting a corpse. In March 2014, Mr Darrington and 31-year-old Rocky Matskassy were fighting...
Greyhound Trainers Sentenced for Live Baiting
If you are an animal lover, you will no doubt be aware of the controversial live baiting scandal which has rocked the greyhound racing world. The practice - which involves live animals such as rabbits, possums and piglets – being...
What Happens in Prison on Christmas Day?
It’s Christmas day and many of us are enjoying family celebrations, a break from work and a chance to eat a lot of food and have a few drinks. But for those in custody, 25 December is quite a different...
Is your online Christmas shopping secure?
NSW Police are warning Australians to be more aware about their online security after four men were arrested in identity fraud raids late last week. The men, aged between 33 and 50, were arrested by the Identity Security Strike Team...
Operation ‘Arrive Alive’ Aims to Promote Safe Driving
As of Friday 18 December, police have invested extra resources into targeting drink driving, speeding and unlicensed driving in the lead up to Christmas. Police reported that on day one of the blitz, called ‘Operation Arrive Alive’, 48,916 breath tests...
Supporting those in need this Christmas
Christmas time should be full of joy and celebration, but for many it’s a time of sadness and loneliness. Thankfully, there are charities out there which make the time a little more bearable for the less-fortunate. Red Cross Christmas Appeal...
