Pusey’s ‘disturbing’ past detailed in court
Porsche driver Richard Pusey sent photos and text messages to friends, bragging about dangerous speeds he’d reached while driving on public roads and showing off illegal drugs, a court has heard.
Porsche driver Richard Pusey sent photos and text messages to friends, bragging about dangerous speeds he’d reached while driving on public roads and showing off illegal drugs, a court has heard.
Allegations about Dean Laidley’s “out-of-character” behaviour were aired during his bail application yesterday, but the former AFL great was released from prison to take what his lawyer described as a much-needed “time out” in rehab.
China says our leaders are on an unfair “all-out crusade” against their nation simply because we are leading the calls to find out the truth of the coronavirus outbreak. So if China has really done nothing wrong, why are they so scared of an investigation, asks Patrick Carlyon.
A host of good reasons exist for going slow on a return to normal, not least including the loss of countless joys once the world reverts to everyday work, responsibilities and long pants, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Heartbroken friends and family of Lynette Taylor have remembered the fallen police officer as a “hero” following her tragic death, while her devastated colleagues joined together for an unprecedented minute’s silence.
While the rituals may be very different this Anzac Day, Victorians are still as ready as ever to honour those who served. Here’s how the efforts will keep their Anzac spirit at the forefront.
When Victoria Police issued a $1652 fine to an L-plater for breaching coronavirus restrictions, most people thought a cop had overreached. As we struggle with this ongoing hibernation, kindness and wisdom would go a long way, writes Patrick Carlyon.
An Astrophysicist getting magnets stuck up his nose might sound like something straight out of Betoota Advocate but we’re all guilty of making some unusual and hilarious decisions because of boredom, writes Patrick Carlyon.
The operation to ping Mick Gatto for the 2002 murder of Victor Pierce went for years, with confidential police reportsdetailing the extraordinary lengths that Nicola Gobbo took in pursuit of him — on the direct orders of police. But then the hunter became the haunted.
When Tony Mokbel was caught bringing in cocaine from Mexico he knew the prosecution case was strong. The scandal now is that the police knew that he knew because he was being betrayed by one of the few people he thought he could trust.
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