On 3 December 2024, the Australian Government unveiled the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), a game-changing update to the skilled migration program. Designed to replace outdated and fragmented occupation lists, the CSOL offers a streamlined and unified framework tailored to meet the country’s evolving labour market demands. The Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) marks a […]
In a bizarre yet surprisingly effective scheme, a 54-year-old Wollongong man stole hundreds of dollars worth of groceries using a Caramello Koala barcode. His technique involved wrapping the barcode around his finger and scanning it in place of more expensive items, such as ice cream and steak. The man has since admitted that he knew
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In a sweeping operation across multiple states, Australian Federal Police (AFP) have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the encrypted messaging platform, Ghost, which was widely used by criminal syndicates for drug trafficking, money laundering, and other illicit activities. The 32-year-old “computer geek” from NSW, who lived with his parents, reportedly created and managed the platform,
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The NSW government is set to ban ticketless parking fines following widespread criticism of the system, with many calling it unfair. Local councils will soon be required to issue immediate, on-the-spot notifications for parking infringements, instead of sending penalty notices via mail days or even weeks after the violation occurred. This move was a
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As we celebrate Labour Day 7 October in ACT, NSW and SA, we remind all drivers that double demerits are in place across NSW from Friday 4 October 2024 through to Monday 7 October 2024. Double demerits apply to key traffic offences such as speeding, seat belts, motorcycle helmets, and mobile phone use. This
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Discussing the long-term effects of criminal charges on personal, professional, and social life in Sydney.
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Detailed look at the jury system in Sydney, including selection, responsibilities, and the decision-making process.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a range of processes that help parties resolve disputes outside of judicial determination in the criminal justice context.ADR includes mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, where an impartial person or an independent third person helps parties resolve disputes. Restorative justice is a concept closely associated with ADR, seeking to provide solutions to
The recent controversy surrounding Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has brought the issue of bullying, particularly online bullying, to the attention of the nation. Gunn, who represented Australia in breakdancing at the Olympics, has been the target of a petition that the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has described as “vexatious, misleading and bullying.” This incident
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In a striking case of alleged identity fraud and financial deception, two individuals have been charged in connection with a $10 million scam targeting Sydney’s automotive finance sector. The investigation, led by NSW Police’s Financial Crime Squad under Strike Force Myddleton, revealed that a criminal syndicate had been using the stolen personal information of more
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