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Rugby player avoids jail over sex with 14yo girl

A once promising young rugby player who had sex with a 14-year-old girl has avoided being jailed following a surprise intervention by one of his lawyers.

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Judge gives the media a serve over criticism of rape prosecutions

Judge John Pickering defends NSW DPP Sally Dowling and fomer ACT DPP Shane Drumgold against sustained attacks. Plus: what Gina Rinehart wants for Christmas

The Guardian - AU

Sydney Street Artist Anthony Lister Identified As The Man Not Guilty Of Two Counts Of Rape

Judge John Pickering lifted a suppression order protecting Lister's identification following a joint application from media outlets The Sydney Morning Herald, the ABC and The Guardian Australia.

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Prominent Sydney artist Anthony Lister revealed as man found not guilty of two counts of rape

Identity of high-profile man can be revealed after court orders were revoked following a six-week trial that concluded in October

The Guardian - AU

Fake jewel thief jailed after terrifying store employee

A man who pretended to rob a Sydney jewellers in an alleged plot to defraud $2.8 million from the shop's insurer will spend at least a year more behind bars.

AAP

Serial rapist should have been jailed for longer: judge

A high-risk, serial rapist released and then swiftly thrown back behind bars for explicit online searches has little chance of rehabilitation, a judge says.

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Ex-TV star's 'tendency' to spit at woman seals DV case

Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.

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Disgraced TV star appeals domestic violence conviction

Lawyers for former TV host Andrew O'Keefe have taken aim at the credibility of a woman he was found guilty of assaulting, in a bid to overturn his conviction.

AAP

Man behind Brittany Higgins death threats now 'stable'

A man who sent death threats to Brittany Higgins and her partner is being treated for his mental health conditions as he faces possible full-time imprisonment.

AAP

‘Bikini dope dealer’ sentenced to four-year stretch

A Sydney woman convicted of dealing drugs has been urged to study so she can help addicts upon release from prison.

The New Daily

Dealer who took bikini pics with drugs to be jailed

A woman who photographed her drug dealing activities out of Sydney's east says she wants to work as a case worker for addicts after her release from jail.

AAP

MP to face one trial in Sydney on sex assault claims

Recently returned MP Gareth Ward will face one trial in Sydney over two alleged incidents after a judge prevented another trial being held in Nowra.

The New Daily

Accountant's 'misguided' loyalty to client

A senior tax accountant has been sentenced to a two-year intensive corrections order for lying to the Australian Taxation Office about a client.

AAP

Ex-Berejiklian staffer avoids jail time

A former staffer for ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has avoided jail time for historical sexual abuse committed while babysitting as a teenager.

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World’s oldest Humboldt penguin celebrates 32nd birthday with watermelon cake

Rosie was joined by her children Twinnie, Webster and Flip Flop to mark the occasion

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