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Ex-Cricket Tasmania worker Renee Ferguson yet to fight 63 workplace stealing charges

It’s been two years since a former receptionist at Cricket Tasmania was charged with stealing thousands of dollars in cash and memberships from her work. Discover the latest in the saga.

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A HEARING date still hasn’t been set for a former Cricket Tasmania receptionist who allegedly stole thousands of dollars in cash and memberships from her workplace.

Renee Ferguson, 46, was dialled in to the Hobart Magistrates Court via phone on Monday after she previously pleaded not guilty to 63 counts of stealing and two counts of dishonestly acquiring a financial advantage. It has now been two years since Ms Ferguson’s first appeared in court, with proceedings beleaguered by a string of delays.

It is alleged the former Howrah woman, who has since moved interstate, fraudulently obtained a $705 Cricket Tasmania junior and platinum membership, a $339 Hobart Hurricanes family membership, and stole $1942 in cash.

Ms Ferguson was bailed to appear in court on September 21 for another mention hearing.

amber.wilson@news.com.au

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