Collapsed company’s bail fail trail revealed
Concerns about failed monitoring firm BailSafe were raised as far back as the second half of last year, months before it was confirmed the company had shut down without informing authorities.
Our Journalists
Latest
Passenger’s alleged undies package worth $400k on the street
Police allege it was the odd driving along a tiny suburban lane a few hours after midnight which first raised their eyebrows, before some questions got their full attention – 250g of ice stuffed down a passenger’s pants.
Tool theft raid uncovers almost two ounces of meth, gun: police
Police who raided a suburban home as part of an investigation into a tradie’s truck full of tools being stolen have allegedly seized 50g of meth and a firearm.
Alleged bikie associate charged over $19m meth import
A man with alleged organised crime links has been dramatically arrested by federal authorities on a property in a tiny Hunter town after 21kg of methamphetamine was seized arriving off a ship from Spain.
Bail farce: A-G refuses to ban private ankle bracelet providers
The NSW bail system is in the grips of a farcical scandal, with the state government refusing to ban private ankle bracelet providers as police desperately try to account for more than 20 accused criminals who have potentially been roaming unchecked.
Thief back on streets day after replica gun seized
A man has been released back into the community after immediately admitting he was hiding a replica handgun and some drugs in a bag after being arrested rummaging through some letter boxes.
Crime scene set up after man’s body found at rest stop
Forensic experts are at a Mid-North Coast rest stop just metres off the nation’s number one thoroughfare after the discovery of a man’s body. Police have pleaded for public help as the investigation ramps up. Get the latest.
‘Tragic loss’: Tributes flow for boy found dead at swimming hole
A “talented” teenage rugby player whose body was found after he vanished at a popular regional NSW swimming spot is being remembered as a “loving brother, son and friend”.
Meth and $35k in cash: Dramatic arrests over alleged drug ring
Raids on three regional towns have seen nine people arrested after police allegedly seized hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of vehicles, tens of thousands of dollars in cash, kilograms of cannabis and almost three ounces of meth.
Lawyers warned of alleged bail fail as blame game erupts
Criminal lawyers have been warned about preparing bail applications involving ankle monitoring bracelets being tracked by a private firm as the NSW government moves to shift blame for the alleged bail fail crisis.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/dan-proudman