Reverse Racism: the Cry of the Intolerant Australian
A vigilante group known as the Soldiers of Odin recently hit the streets of Melbourne’s CBD. An offshoot of an anti-immigration group from Finland, the gang claims to be patrolling the streets of the Victorian capital to protect against rising street...
“The Mother of All Backflips”: Baird Back Tracks on Greyhounds
The NSW Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry found that greyhounds bred for racing suffer terrible cruelty in this state. The report of the investigation – which was carried out by Justice Michael McHugh – was delivered...
Police Officer Accused of Raping Child
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim A Queensland police officer is awaiting trial after being charged with sexually assaulting a former partner’s child and indecently assaulting another. The 46-year old officer, whose name has been suppressed for legal reasons, is...
‘Epidemic’ of Sexual Offences on Public Transport
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim A number of recent cases have raised concerns about the prevalence of sexual offences against women in taxis and on public transport. A Sydney taxi driver was recently charged with indecently assaulting a 19-year...
Homophobia Rife Within the NSW Police Force
Reports have emerged of rampant homophobia within the NSW Police Force, signified by the targeting, bullying, harassment and belittling of homosexual employees. Former Senior Constable, Christian McDonald, and three serving officers, Christopher Sheehy, Shane Housego and Steven Rapisarda are taking...
Attempted Murderer Laughs at Victim in Court
Brisbane woman Rachel Moore says she didn’t expect her former-partner would even have the ‘guts to look at her’ in court, but that if he did, she thought he might show sorrow and regret. Instead, he looked at her and...
Legalise Cannabis: An Exclusive Interview with 420 organiser Chris Hindi
Last Sunday, the Free Cannabis community 420 picnic was held in Sydney’s Victoria Park. The event saw about 170 marijuana enthusiasts turn up, light up and get high. It’s the fourth picnic Free Cannabis NSW has organised this year, aiming...
Predator Dentist Allowed to Work with Children
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim Australia is renowned for its strong approach to border protection, with tough immigration laws making it difficult for many to settle in our country. However, government authorities have been criticised after allowing a dentist...
Want to Get Away with Crime? Become a Diplomat!
By Blake O’Connor and Ugur Nedim The popular phrase ‘the law applies to everyone equally’ is not always true. In fact, diplomats in foreign countries often get away with committing offences, and local governments are powerless to stop them –...
Budgie Nine: Criminals or Harmless Larrikins?
Nine Australian men could be spending up to the next two years behind bars after a seemingly harmless prank to celebrate Daniel Ricciardo’s Malaysian Grand Prix win went wrong. They’re being hailed by the media as the ‘Budgie Nine’ but...
