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Man disguised as dead mother to steal pension
An Italian man disguised himself as his deceased mother for three years to collect her pension. Police discovered the mummified body and charged him with multiple offences. Read the shocking details.
Townsville woman sentenced for drug and fraud crimes
Jayde Louise Lewis receives 18-month probation in Townsville court for drug possession and fraud offenses. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcomes.
Nicheliving bosses' homes raided in fraud probe
Police raid homes of Nicheliving executives Ronnie Michel and Paul Bitdorf, seizing phones and documents in major fraud investigation. Key developments revealed.
Childcare crisis: Profit over children's needs
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Chris Marco appeals 14-year Ponzi scheme sentence
Convicted fraudster Chris Marco launches appeal against 43 fraud convictions and 14-year prison term for WA's massive $253 million Ponzi scheme. Read the latest developments.
Byford childcare fined $50k after child's traffic escape
Cuddles Early Learning in Byford fined $50,000 after toddler escaped into traffic. Learn about the safety failures and court ruling that demands immediate improvements.
Newcastle childcare centre shock closure leaves parents scrambling
Over 100 Newcastle families are desperately seeking childcare after Darby Street Early Learning Centre announced its December closure. Parents face limited options during the worst possible time of year.
Canberra man accused of $40k fraud in wheelchair claim
Shawn John Michelin, accused of conning Canberrans out of $40,000 for undelivered landscaping work, claimed wheelchair dependence in bail hearing. Prosecutors dispute his claims.
Balga Childcare Arson: Police Investigation Underway
Arson squad investigates suspicious fire at Nurture Through Nature childcare centre in Balga. One person assisting police with enquiries. Community shocked by deliberate attack.
Kirwan Service Station and Childcare Centre Approved
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
$37m for National Child Safety Check System
The Albanese government invests $37 million in a national real-time checking system to prevent criminals from working in childcare, ensuring child safety nationwide.
Sydney women charged in $70m fortune teller scam
Two Sydney women face court over an alleged $70 million fortune teller scam targeting the Vietnamese community. Police seized gold bars and luxury items in raids.
Australia Post Alert: Christmas Parcel Delivery Scams
Australia Post warns of sophisticated parcel delivery scams ahead of Christmas. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information from fraudsters.
Childcare charged over toddler's gate hanging death
An Australian childcare centre and three staff face charges over the death of toddler Ebony Thompson in an accidental hanging. The case highlights critical failures in child supervision.
Serial fraudster sentenced for Aboriginal community scam
Notorious conman Craig Dale faces justice after swindling a vulnerable remote Aboriginal community recovering from devastating floods. Discover the shocking details of his elaborate scam and the court's final verdict.
Wallsend OOSH Closure Leaves Families Scrambling
The unexpected closure of Wallsend Out of School Hours care has left dozens of Newcastle families in crisis mode, with parents facing work disruptions and children displaced just weeks into the new school year.
NSW childcare centres to display performance ratings
Major childcare reforms in NSW will require centres to publicly display performance ratings, giving parents unprecedented insight into compliance and quality standards.
Townsville man faces DV and fraud charges in police crackdown
A major police operation in Townsville has resulted in multiple arrests, including one man facing serious domestic violence and fraud allegations as authorities ramp up efforts to combat crime.
Barrack Point man charged over $140K crypto theft
A 35-year-old Barrack Point man has been charged following a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft investigation involving nearly $140,000 in digital assets. Police allege the accused used fake identities to drain victims' crypto wallets in a calculated sche
Couple sentenced for attempted $80k insurance fraud
A Fraser Reymond Cross and Rebecca Ann Buckridge's elaborate boat sinking plot to claim $80,000 insurance payout ends with criminal convictions and stern judicial warning.
NSW man charged over alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft
A New South Wales man faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft worth $140,000, with police revealing breakthrough forensic techniques led to his arrest nearly a year later.
NSW Childcare Crisis: Fees Set to Skyrocket
Exclusive investigation reveals how NSW childcare centres are struggling to survive, potentially forcing fees higher and leaving families in limbo.
Hunter accountant admits $850k fraud scheme
A Hunter Region accountant has admitted to orchestrating an elaborate $850,000 fraud scheme, leaving local businesses reeling and facing potential jail time after systematic theft spanning years.
Perth fraud accused seeks judge-only trial over $500K claims
Accused fraudster Christopher Michael Brown seeks to avoid a jury trial as he faces serious theft charges involving nearly half a million dollars in Perth District Court.
Childcare worker charged over alleged toddler slapping
A childcare worker in northwest Sydney has been suspended and charged after allegedly slapping a three-year-old child at a Dundas early learning centre, sparking police investigation.
Coroner: Toddler's daycare fence death preventable
A Northern Territory coroner has ruled the tragic death of toddler Ebony Thompson, who became entangled in a fence at a Darwin childcare centre, could have been prevented with proper safety measures.
Perth fund manager jailed for multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
Former Nedlands financial advisor Chris Marco has been sentenced to prison for operating a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of millions, with victims including his own family members and friends.
Ex-Children's Centre Director Jailed for Theft
A former Weston Creek Children's Centre director has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to stealing over $150,000 from the community facility.
Aged Care Worker Accused of Stealing from Elderly Patient
A Gold Coast aged care worker faces serious allegations after being accused of systematically stealing thousands from an elderly dementia patient in a disturbing breach of trust.
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