A former Northern Territory legal aid staffer who was busted asleep in bed with a convicted killer after helping him flee his parole in Alice Springs has pleaded guilty to attempting to pervert the course of justice. Samantha Alampi, 37, faced the NT Supreme Court yesterday, where she formally admitted to helping the then 19-year-old…
South Australia’s upper house has passed a bill to restrict access to late-term abortion. The legislation passed 10 votes to 9 on Wednesday afternoon with the support of three newly-elected One Nation MPs. It will be debated by the lower house later on Wednesday evening. The bill, introduced by Family First MP Sarah Game, effectively…
Almost four years after a violent confrontation on a Nowra street on the NSW South Coast changed their lives forever, four young police officers have been recognised for the bravery they displayed in protecting the community. Retired Constable Tyrone Saddler, Retired Constable Jessica Richards and Constable Max Godfrey were today awarded the Commissioner’s Commendation for…
A court has heard 20 applications containing false or misleading information were lodged with the Department of Immigration as part of an alleged fraudulent visa scheme involving former NSW MP Daryl Maguire. Mr Maguire has pleaded not guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit an offence over his alleged involvement in the scheme between…
Two women accused of vandalising RSLs and spraypainting offensive slogans have been granted suppression orders, after the pair received death threats and abuse online. Magistrate Michael Wighton banned “any image or likeness” of the accused vandals, Charlie Tidmarsh and Edith Pope, being published until 12 months after their cases are finalised. Ms Tidmarsh and Ms…
Tracy Wing is not the same person she was eight years ago, before her 17-year-old son was fatally shot by Quebec provincial police. One of the many things that’s changed is her confidence — or lack thereof — in public institutions and those established to keep them in check. She doesn’t trust Quebec’s police watchdog….
New South Wales pulled off the largest comeback in State of Origin, overcoming a 20-point deficit to win 22-20 at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Queensland raced out to a 20-0 lead in the first half, and led 20-6 at half-time. But the defining moment of the match came in the 57th minute when Maroons fullback…
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Pakistani officials have apologised for the fatal shooting of a nine-year-old Perth girl and outlined the violation of protocols that led to her death, as police pursue murder charges against the officer involved. Hania Ahmed had travelled to Pakistan with her family on holiday, and was visiting relatives in the city of Chakwal when she…
Canadians are grappling with the loss of a cultural touchstone after CBC announced Tuesday its Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts have come to an end. “It came as a major shock,” Craig Baird, host of the Canadian History Ehx podcast, told CBC News. “It’s not just a show, it’s a part of our culture. It’s…