In all Australian jurisdictions, no child under the age of 10 can be found guilty of an offence. This age is referred to as the age of criminal responsibility. In NSW, this rule is found under Section 5 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987...
The use of false identification documents can result in serious charges with heavy penalties. Fake IDs are often used by minors, under the age of 18, to purchase alcohol or obtain entry into an alcohol-licensed premises. Authorities have also been presented with a number of...
BACKGROUND The incident allegedly occurred on March 13 at Cabramatta in Sydney's south-west.In June 2020, Strike Force Bensbach was established by the Professional Standards Command (PSC) to investigate reports of misconduct.About 5.20am (Wednesday 5 August 2020), three search warrants were executed in Sydney’s west.During the search,...
The internet is a connective platform that allows people from all over the world to communicate with each other. Some of the most popular sites used on the internet include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, WhatsApp, Youtube, etc. With the increased number of parents having to...
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has revealed that businessman Clive Palmer is currently facing four fraud charges that were laid in March 2020. It is alleged that during Palmer’s successful 2013 campaign, approximately $12 million was transferred to the Palmer United Party to...
Residents from 27 suburbs within the Fairfield local government area were officially banned from entering Queensland from 1:00am Monday 27 July 2020. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced on Friday, that Fairfield had been added to the list of Sydney hot spots after advice from Chief Health Officer, Jeannette...
The prevalence of self-service checkouts in supermarkets has become a normality. These days when you walk into Coles or Woolworths you expect at the end of your shopping trip you will have the option of, being served by a store assistant at a checkout lane...
There is no doubt our dogs are our best friends. They are loyal, protective and the most excited to welcome you home. However, not all furry friends are welcoming to strange faces. If this is your pet, what happens if your dog attacks a person...
With unemployment rates at a high in New South Wales from the effect of Covid-19, a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet. Statistics from Afterpay and Zippay have indicated that people who previously spent money on luxury items were now using the...
After an ongoing investigation a Central Coast drug laboratory has been brought down by police. It is alleged the laboratory has been manufacturing millions of dollars worth of crystal methylamphetamine (ice). The Organised Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Martin Fileman said police were notified in...
