Former star bookie to stand trial over alleged $2.2m tax fraud
A former high-flying bookie will stand trial over allegations he lied to liquidators and the ATO by falsifying mortgages across Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne.
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‘Madonna moment’: Oxford St revival push to boost night-life
The once vibrant heart of Sydney’s night-life could soon be revitalised, with momentum gaining to transform Oxford St into a special entertainment precinct in a move to breathe new life into the iconic strip.
‘Smear of a good man’: Calls to protect Captain Cook statue
A heritage listed statue in Sydney’s east, which has been disfigured and splashed with red paint, could be set for bolstered security amid calls to protect a ‘national hero’.
‘Out of hand’: Plea for taxpayers to help pick up beach party tab
The Sydney council which hosts a yearly backpacker bonanza on Christmas Day is asking the state government to pick up part of the tab as the infamous party becomes ‘unsustainable’ for ratepayers.
‘Madness’: Lib candidate’s bid to kill Oxford St cycleway plans
A controversial proposal to replace half the lanes of a major Sydney road with a bike path — which has sparked fury from locals — could hold the key to the coalition clawing back the eastern suburbs.
CCTV released in probe of Captain Cook statue vandalism
Police investigating the vandalism of a heritage listed Captain Cook statue, allegedly splashed with red paint in Sydney’s east, have released CCTV as part of ongoing inquiries.
Tourist accused of taking lewd images of beachgoers to fight charges
A holiday visa holder accused of taking “intimate images” of revellers at an eastern suburbs beach on Australia Day will fight the charges.
Real estate boss admits drink, drug driving in Range Rover
A director at one of Australia’s largest real estate company was busted in Sydney’s eastern suburbs allegedly driving three times over the limit, while also having cocaine in his system.
O’Keefe haunted by past despite taking rehab ‘very, very seriously’
Troubled former game show host Andrew O’Keefe continues to be haunted by his past mistakes, despite taking rehab ‘very, very seriously’ as he returned to court.
Clover’s no show: Moore boycotts mayors’ meeting on anti-Semitism
Sydney mayors met to talk safety around areas at high risk of anti-Semitic attacks. Clover Moore wouldn’t attend after a row over a statement that condemned anti-Semitism and not Islamophobia.
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