Crook rorts ATO of nearly $395k to fund gambling addiction
A gambling addict conned the ATO into paying him nearly $395k in GST refunds for a non-operating business after his punting on the pokies got out of control.
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Retired cop mows down 76-year-old at a pedestrian crossing
A retired senior sergeant who attended the scene of countless road fatalities including the death of his brother fatally mowed down a 76-year-old woman at a pedestrian crossing.
Cruise ship worker shoves tongue into passenger’s mouth
A cruise ship worker infatuated with older women used a surprise towel birthday cake to get into a passenger’s cabin where he sexually assaulted her.
Teacher engaged in father-son roleplay in sexual chats
A Melbourne man with a long and successful teaching career engaged in a father-son roleplay during online discussions with young men about incestuous sexual activity with children.
Top Melbourne maths and science teacher facing child sex charge
A highly praised maths and science teacher in Melbourne’s western suburbs is fighting a charge of sexually penetrating a child under the age of 16.
‘Don’t book holidays’: Grub teacher admits vile sex crimes
A former elite private school teacher was banned from approaching college campuses and students when he was investigated for child sex offences he later admitted to.
P-plater kills mate after crashing car on AFL Grand Final night
Two families have been “destroyed”, a judge has said, after a P-plater chose to drink and drive a group of friends on the night of the AFL Grand Final, before he crashed and killed a mate.
Serial car thief wins bail goes straight back to crime
A light-fingered youngster on bail for a spate of car thefts and home invasions across Victoria went back to a house he stole a Yaris from because he wanted a “better car”.
How undercover cops brought down drug dealing businessman
A failed businessman who bragged he made “$40,000 to $50,000 per night” selling drugs has been taken down by undercover cops after he offered to sell them heroin and cocaine.
Critter crook busted exporting endangered lizards overseas
A Point Cook man was busted trying to export three shingleback lizards stuffed in socks and disguised as plastic figurines, Tim Tams, popcorn and potato chips that could have netted him $30k.
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