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Brickbats: December 2024

News of politicians, police, and bureaucrats behaving badly from around the world.

Reason

Five Great Reads: why streakers streak, Countdown at 50, and a simple explanation for Trump’s triumph

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU

‘It wasn’t sexual in any way!’ 50 years of streaking – by the people who dared to bare all

In 1974, it became a craze, and has been happening ever since. While some streakers do it for a cause and others for a laugh, all agree the adrenaline rush is unbeatable. So do they have any regrets?

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Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Wealthy families are being targeted for a massive hike in fees for settling inheritance after the death of a loved one.

AAP

The Victorian Liberal party’s dirty laundry has been aired in public. Can John Pesutto survive a leadership spill?

Opposition leader tells potential challengers to ‘bring it’ as MPs plot amid fallout from Moira Deeming defamation trial

The Guardian - AU

Liberal figure Michael Kroger urged for ‘more crazy stuff’ to be found and used to oust Moira Deeming, court hears

Evidence of Sky News regular’s intervention comes after defamation trial against John Pesutto told of Peta Credlin’s advice to MP

The Guardian - AU

Brickbat: Room at the Inn

In Wales, Michael O'Brien spent 11 years and 43 days in prison for murder. A U.K. appellate court eventually tossed out his conviction after all the witnesses recanted their testimony and a police department investigation found that officers committed more than 100 breaches of law or department policy while investigating…

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Victorian government accused of undermining rule of law in bid to avoid Lawyer X scandal payouts

Lawyers express concern over Labor’s proposed reforms to prevent ‘specified human sources’ suing government or police

The Guardian - AU

Edna O’Brien obituary

Novelist who scandalised her native Ireland with The Country Girls, and explored the lives of women who love and suffer

The Guardian - UK

How to care for ferns — 7 pro tips for indoor and outdoor growing

Find out how to care for ferns with this practical guide, including tips on keeping them as houseplants and information on growing them in yards

Real Homes

These 8 pests could destroy your plants this summer – here's how to deal with them the natural way

Controlling pests in your backyard is key for healthy plants and optimum growing conditions. The good news is there are lots of ways to deal with them without using chemicals

Homes & Gardens

Victoria says risk of public ‘perception’ of youth crime led to decision to delay bail reforms

Attorney general Jaclyn Symes says she did not want debate ‘about a youth crime crisis that doesn’t exist’ from the bail amendment bill

The Guardian - AU

Dillon Fitzpatrick’s 220 rushing yards beat Fremd on a difficult, emotional day for Barrington

Barrington leaned on running back Dillon Fitzpatrick in the 13-7 win against the Vikings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lincoln-Way East beats Batavia in a thriller

The No. 2 Griffins’ defense stopped No. 3 Batavia’s two-point conversion attempt with eight seconds left to win 14-13.

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The Guardian - AU

Lawyer X scandal: special investigator’s office closes with chances of prosecution ‘effectively nil’

Head of OSI argued any further work would be a ‘waste of time’ but Victorian attorney general says decision to lay charges rests with the DPP

Homes & Gardens

Dos and don'ts of watering plants in hot weather – how and when to water in high temperatures

Discover the important points to remember to help keep plants healthy when the temperatures soar

ABC News

Victorian opposition claims raising criminal age of responsibility could fuel gang recruitment

Victoria's shadow attorney-general says raising the state's age of criminal responsibility will embolden gang leaders to recruit more children under 12, a position youth justice experts describe as "absolutely nonsensical".

The Guardian - AU

Victoria moves to raise age of criminal responsibility to 12 despite criticism it’s not enough

Move would defy advice from UN, human rights, children’s advocates and Indigenous organisations who say age should be raised to 14

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Irish Mirror

Daily Million Lotto: €1 million winning ticket location revealed as players urged to check numbers

The winning numbers for Saturday, April 15's 2pm Daily Millions draw were: 4, 16, 22, 29, 37, 38 and the bonus was 10

Liverpool Echo

Men helped con artists steal pensioner's life savings

“This is not just digits on a bank account screen, this is someone’s life savings"

Liverpool Echo

Serial burglar stole £12k Fabergé charm after watching woman leave home

Prolific burglar Jack Swanson was previously jailed for helping to burn down the Blue Anchor pub in Aintree

The Guardian - AU

Former Ibac head could face integrity committee after making allegations against Victorian MPs

Robert Redlich claimed members of Andrews government told consultants to ‘dig up dirt’ on anti-corruption body

Wales Online

Campaigner wrongly accused of bombing campaign in notorious explosives trial dies aged 62

Miscarriages of justice campaigner Adrian Stone spent six-and-a-half months behind bars during an infamous trial in the 1980s

Liverpool Echo

Lark Lane bouncer battered rival door staff

David Mahon attacked another doorman he had a dispute with

Chicago Sun-Times

Simeon beats Curie in four-overtime thriller

“I always tell the guys that you can’t throw a rock over the Sears Tower,” Curie coach Mike Oliver said.

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