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Two men are set to appear in court after allegedly defrauding the NSW Government of $200,000 by using false sexual assault reports. Financial crime detectives initiated an investigation into the fraud in August after discovering suspicious reports submitted through the Sexual Assault Reporting Operation (SARO). Both suspects, aged 37 and 30, were apprehended at a motel in Lidcombe, Sydney. Alarm bells rang for NSW Police after detecting suspicious SARO reports. The men allegedly created numerous bank accounts to file financial claims for victim compensation through these false SARO reports. Accumulating over $218,000 in fraudulent claims and reports, the men are…

Steve Bannon, the right-wing podcaster and former Donald Trump aide, is set to be released from federal prison next Tuesday after serving his full 120-day sentence for contempt of Congress. Image Source: Julia Nikhinson/AP via CNN Newsource Despite efforts to secure early release or home confinement, Bannon will leave prison as scheduled, with ongoing legal battles and an appeal pending. Image Source: AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File As a vocal Trump supporter, Bannon’s release coincides with key political events, and he is expected to resume his podcast, “War Room,” post-release. Bannon also faces fraud charges related to a border wall fundraising…

A tragic incident unfolded in western Sydney today, resulting in the death of a man and the declaration of a critical situation by the police. The Great Western Highway had to be shut down in both directions at St Marys, causing major disruptions to motorists. The alleged driver of the Holden Insignia has been arrested and is under police guard in hospital. Events unfolded in the early hours of the morning when a police car encountered a dark-grey vehicle on Mamre Road. Subsequently, a pursuit led to a fatal collision involving a silver Toyota Corolla hatchback driven by an unconnected…

Vandals have thrown what appears to be red paint over a statue of Queen Victoria in Sydney’s CBD. Police were called to the Queen Victoria Building about 5.30am this morning to investigate reports of the monument outside being vandalised. A photo sent in by a listener to the Ben Fordham Live on 2GB shows streaks of red paint across the base of the 3m high statue and on the bronze figure of the late Queen. Vandals have thrown red paint on a statue of Queen Victoria.(Nine) “It looks like red paint,” the listener called in to tell Fordham. “I can…

Tragedy struck on the Sydney Harbour Bridge when truck driver Jamal Choukri, 44, lost his life in a head-on collision caused by a car veering into his lane. His close friend, Soufiane Aguelmous, described Choukri as a hardworking and beloved member of the community. Soufiane Aguelmous, left, told 9News Jamal Choukri was a hard-working and well-loved member of the community. “Everyone that knew him loved him,” Aguelmous said. Choukri, a Moroccan-born immigrant who moved to Australia in 1998, was a diligent night shift worker who rarely crossed the bridge. Aguelmous emphasized the irony of his friend’s tragic end, calling for…

New polling shows Labor is closing the gap on the LNP just five days out from the election. The figures are the best Steven Miles’ government has seen this year. As voters hit the ballot box early in record numbers, the LNP was blasting their own theme music via a portable boombox. David Crisafulli also in the north committed $27.5 million dollars for every kindy student to receive free vision, hearing, and speech development checks. Both leaders toured marginal seats across the state that could determine election victory. With five days to go, an exclusive new poll by Resolve has…

When a data scientist started receiving numerous unwanted phone calls, she delved into the hidden world of “data brokers”. Priya Dev, an ANU Data Scientist, uncovered a network of companies trading personal information without her knowledge. ANU Data Scientist, lecturer and academic Priya Dev has always gone to great lengths to protect her personal information from landing in the wrong hands. (Nine) Despite being on the ‘do not call register’, Priya discovered her data had been circulating for over a decade. This data was being sold to various companies including banks, energy providers, and even political organizations. Not even a…

Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe, a Gunnai, Gunditjmara, and Djab Wurrung woman, caused a stir during the visit of Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Parliament House. She yelled for the king to “give us our land back” and called for a treaty, stating “you are not my king.” She was escorted out by security after shouting “f— the colony” and attempting to hand Charles a notice accusing him of genocide against Indigenous peoples. Thorpe, known for her anti-colonial and anti-monarchical views, believes in a treaty republic for Australia. Despite criticism, businessman Dick Smith supported her right to protest.…

South Australia’s Premier has reassured Whyalla workers that measures are in place to prevent the collapse of the city’s steelworks, despite concerns about the operator’s debt repayment. GFG Alliance, facing financial challenges globally, has the steelworks’ blast furnace offline for the second time this year, raising worries about its stability. South Australia’s cabinet conducted a crisis meeting today to address the situation. Concerns have been mounting over the financial stability of GFG Alliance. It is facing difficulties globally, and the steelworks’ blast furnace is currently offline for the second time this year. (Nine) Premier Peter Malinauskas emphasized the importance of…

An 86-year-old with terminal lung and heart problems, Cyril Tooze, has applied to end his own life due to lengthy wait times for Australian government assistance. Tooze is among 70,000 elderly individuals waiting for at-home aged care services, highlighting the healthcare crisis in the country. An 86-year-old with terminal lung and heart problems has applied to end his own life because of blown-out wait times for federal government assistance.Cyril Tooze is one of 70,000 elderly Australians left waiting to receive at-home aged care. Despite approval for high-level home care assistance in January, Tooze faced a nine-month wait and has now…