Famed for its turquoise waters, lush beaches and breathtaking views, iconic Brazilian tourism destination Copacabana is reeling from violent crime, leading residents to launch vigilante groups — worrying authorities and rights activists. The upscale Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood has been making headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks: aContinue Reading
A former federal politician has pleaded guilty to making fraudulent applications for natural disaster and Covid-19 support payments. Ex-Labor MP Craig Thomson appeared at the Downing Local Court on Tuesday morning over the fraud charges. The maximum sentence is up to 10 years imprisonment. Police allege Mr Thomson made fraudulentContinue Reading
A motion that would call for the NSW government to recommend Kathleen Folbigg be pardoned and released from jail, has failed to pass through parliament without considerable amendments. Greens spokesperson for justice, Sue Higginson introduced a motion on Wednesday calling on NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley to issue advice to theContinue Reading
A rising NRL prospect spat on a rideshare driver’s head before kicking his car repeatedly and yelling profanities during a drunken late-night Macca’s run, a court has heard. Jacob Tautaiolefua faced Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday charged with assaulting Ola driver Behzad Rowshanak and causing $2,261 worth of damageContinue Reading
A magistrate has slammed a climate protester – who stopped freight trains by suspending themselves over the track – as a “public nuisance”. Emma Dorge, who told media they prefer they/them pronouns, was arrested in March after taking part in an unauthorised protest by environmental group Blockade Australia to disruptContinue Reading