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For legal reasons this person can't be identified. A YOUNG woman raped by a boy from her high school at a party said she burst into tears when he was found guilty this week Ã¢â‚¬â€œ but she believes the attack could have been prevented if the school had acted earlier. , In 2019, she was raped by a teenage boy at a party in the Blue Mountains. Just four days earlier, her parents had met with staff at Katoomba High to raise their concerns about the boy following claims of harassment. Picture Simon Carter

Teen student rapist tries to clear name in court

A Katoomba High student was unfairly convicted of raping his classmate because she “displayed warmth” and said “stop, it hurts”, rather than a blanket “no”, lawyer tells court.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 17, 2022: The Star Casino building in Pyrmont. The Star Casino in Sydney as the gambling and hospitality giant is hit with a whopping $100m fine following a damning report into its ÃconfrontingÃ and ÃshockingÃ conduct.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Watchdog launches lawsuit against Star casinos

The financial crimes watchdog has hit Star casino group with a lawsuit alleging they exposed themselves, Australia and the global financial system to risks of money laundering and terror financing.

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Daryl Maguire gives evidence at the ICAC more than a year after his secret tryst with Premier Berejiklian emerged. , https://www.icac.nsw.gov.au/investigations/live-streaming-of-public-inquiries/operation-keppel-live-stream

What ICAC heard about Maguire’s alleged cash-for-visas scheme

Daryl Maguire and immigration agent Maggie Logan are facing charges over a cash-for-visas scheme following an ICAC investigation.

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Daryl Maguire arrives at ICAC carpark via taxi from Castlereagh Street. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Ex-MP Daryl Maguire charged over ‘cash for visas’ scam: court

Daryl Maguire was excused from fronting court in person on Tuesday after the court heard flooding in the Riverina had affected his ability to travel to Sydney.

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More than $2 million worth of cannabis plants seized – Strike Force Polar. etectives have dismantled hydroponic set-ups and seized cannabis worth more than $2 million dollars in Sydney’s south-west., , In May 2020, detectives from Bankstown Police Area Command established Strike Force Polar to investigate drug supply, manufacturing and cultivation throughout the local area., , Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives with assistance from South West Metro Operations Support Group (SWM OSG) executed search warrants at two units on Marion Street, Bankstown, just before 7am yesterday (Tuesday 16 June 2020).,

Accused hydro house mum begs to get kids back for Xmas

A young mum from Bankstown is begging to enter a guilty plea after police raided her husband’s alleged hydro setup so she can get her kids back for Christmas – but there’s now a delay.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA- News Wire photos APRIL 27 2021- Jie Shao (second from left) leaving Sydney Downing Centre court flanked by her legal team. Trial of Chinese doctor charged with manslaughter after Jean Huang, 35, died from a botched breast implant administered in Chippendale in 2017. Picture: NCA News Wire / Adam Yip

Fatal boob job prosecution should be abandoned, court hears

Jie Shao has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of her boss, beautician Jean Huang, in a an alleged botched filler boob job in Sydney — now her barrister is trying to have the trial permanently halted.

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Former Channel Seven star Andrew OÃKeefe arrested after breaching bail conditions Gets bail at Waverly court today Photo Jeremy Piper

Fallen star Andrew O’Keefe bailed after alleged drug test arrest

Former game show host and Channel 7 star Andrew O’Keefe has spoken outside court, denying failing a drug test and claiming the swab was contaminated after being arrested for breaching bail.

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Danny Lim has been released from hospital.

Police watchdog to supervise Danny Lim arrest investigation

NSW Police are investigating the attempted arrest of well know Sydney activist Danny Lim, who was left bloody after hitting his head on tiles this week — and the police watchdog has stepped in to supervise.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 27, 2022:Bruce Lehrmann is the man accused of the sexual assault of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins left the Magistrates Court in Canberra, with his lawyers. Defence lawyer Steve Whybrow had his arm around him as support as they left.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Closed-door application set for Bruce Lehrmann rape retrial

The trial of Bruce Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higsins is set for February but a closed-door application will be heard early next month.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 22, 2022: Paedophile cult leader, William Costellia-Kamm, also known as Little Pebble has been granted bail. He is pictured leaving Downing Centre Court with his wife. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Swift

Paedo Doomsday cult leader freed after allegations dropped

Doomsday paedophile cult leader William Costellia – aka Little Pebble – has been freed from prison after allegations about love letters to teenage ‘queens’ were dropped from the case.

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