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Man faces court charged with manslaughter over the death of Cobram woman Emma Bates
3 months, 1 week ago

Man faces court charged with manslaughter over the death of Cobram woman Emma Bates

ABC  

A man has fronted court on a fresh charge of negligent manslaughter over the death of 49-year-old Emma Bates in northern Victoria. John Torney, 40, appeared via video link in Shepparton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, after being charged by detectives from the Cobram Crime Investigation Unit last Friday. Cobram woman Emma Bates was found dead at her home in Victoria's …

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Making a name in the film industry isn't easy, but this Queensland animation duo is going from strength to strength
8 months ago

Making a name in the film industry isn't easy, but this Queensland animation duo is going from strength to strength

ABC  

While the madcap adventures of loveable blue heeler Bluey has turned the Queensland cartoon character into a global superstar, another home-grown animation powerhouse is also taking Hollywood by storm. Screen Queensland affectionately calls the duo "Brisbane's DreamWorks" after helping guide the former children's television producers to international success. Ms Souvlis said "it is really tough" to find success in film, …

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Queensland Premier Steven Miles labels Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates 'one of the nastiest people' in parliament
10 months ago

Queensland Premier Steven Miles labels Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates 'one of the nastiest people' in parliament

ABC  

In short: The premier's comments come after Ms Bates yelled out "cross your legs" while Health Minister Shannon Fentiman was speaking in parliament. The premier's comments come after Ms Bates yelled out "cross your legs" while Health Minister Shannon Fentiman was speaking in parliament. Queensland Premier Steven Miles has labelled Shadow Health Minister Ros Bates "one of the nastiest people …

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John Torney: Man accused of assault charges over Emma Bates's death was being supervised in the community over similar offences committed two years ago
11 months ago

John Torney: Man accused of assault charges over Emma Bates's death was being supervised in the community over similar offences committed two years ago

Daily Mail  

A man charged with a slew of offences over the death of a vulnerable woman had been released from prison to be supervised in the community after committing similar assault charges two years earlier. John Torney, 39, who lived next door, was charged over Ms Bates' death on Wednesday night with intentionally cause injury, recklessly cause injury, common assault, aggravated …

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Emma Bates: Heartbroken family reacts to bombshell twist over vulnerable woman's brutal death
11 months ago

Emma Bates: Heartbroken family reacts to bombshell twist over vulnerable woman's brutal death

Daily Mail  

Family revealed she was not in a relationship with him Ms Bates was found with injuries in her Cobram home The family of a woman found dead in her home have been left devastated after learning her alleged attacker will not be charged with murder. Emma Bates, 49, was found dead inside her Cobram home, close to the NSW border …

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Woman found dead in Cobram remembered as a 'well respected' and 'lovely' person as community mourns
11 months ago

Woman found dead in Cobram remembered as a 'well respected' and 'lovely' person as community mourns

ABC  

In short: Emma Bates is being remembered as a well respected member of the Cobram community. A woman found dead in the Victorian town of Cobram has been remembered as a "lovely" person who was "well respected" in the community. Longtime Cobram resident Raymond Fitzpatrick said Ms Bates's death had stunned the town. One nearby resident who laid flowers outside …

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John Torney: Tattooed man, 39, is charged with a string of offenses after his neighbour Emma Bates was found dead inside a home in small town Victoria
11 months ago

John Torney: Tattooed man, 39, is charged with a string of offenses after his neighbour Emma Bates was found dead inside a home in small town Victoria

Daily Mail  

A man has been charged with a raft of assault offences after a woman was found dead in her home in rural Victoria. Emma Bates, 49, was found dead inside her Cobram home, close to the NSW border in Victoria's far north, around 2.15pm on Tuesday, having suffered injuries to her upper-body and face. Police revealed on Wednesday evening charged …

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Tattooed man arrested over the death of woman, 49, previously admitted hiding dead toddler's body in a roof - as grim pictures show house of horror where she died
11 months ago

Tattooed man arrested over the death of woman, 49, previously admitted hiding dead toddler's body in a roof - as grim pictures show house of horror where she died

Daily Mail  

The man arrested over the 'violent' death of a woman in the small town of Cobram previously admitted to hiding the body of a toddler in the roof of a home - but was found not guilty of murder. Pictured: John Torney, who was acquitted of murdering a toddler in 2015 Ms Bates was discovered deceased inside her home on …

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Father kills wife and six-year-old daughter before turning gun on himself as three other children flee home
2 years, 6 months ago

Father kills wife and six-year-old daughter before turning gun on himself as three other children flee home

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Michigan father allegedly …

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Limestone Coast medical chief warns health system starting to 'buckle' amid climbing COVID cases
3 years, 2 months ago

Limestone Coast medical chief warns health system starting to 'buckle' amid climbing COVID cases

ABC  

A regional South Australian medical chief is warning the rapidly rising number of cases across the Limestone Coast is placing significant strain on the health system. Key points: A health executive says there may be more cases than are being reported Higher case numbers have placed a strain on the disability support sector The disability support sector is requesting access …

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FBI shuts down claim Zodiac Killer case solved
3 years, 5 months ago

FBI shuts down claim Zodiac Killer case solved

The Independent  

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LNP members rule out toppling Deb Frecklington as Queensland Opposition Leader after weekend of speculation
4 years, 9 months ago

LNP members rule out toppling Deb Frecklington as Queensland Opposition Leader after weekend of speculation

ABC  

Senior members of Queensland's Liberal National Party have declared support for their leader Deb Frecklington, after a weekend of intense speculation that the party wanted to oust her ahead of the October election. Key points: Shadow Minister for Women, Ros Bates, says the Queensland LNP has a problem with "bully boys" Shadow frontbenchers say the LNP president, David Hutchinson, doesn't …

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Disability advocates escalate fight to end NDIS funding age discrimination
5 years ago

Disability advocates escalate fight to end NDIS funding age discrimination

ABC  

Lyn Bates is among hundreds of thousands of Australians with disabilities not covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme. She said the federal My Aged Care program had no real funding for "assistive technology" and what home support funding was provided was quickly spent on other expenses like carers and maintenance. "Funding for assistive technology outside the NDIS is currently …

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Sex workers visit South Australian Parliament to push for decriminalisation of prostitution
6 years ago

Sex workers visit South Australian Parliament to push for decriminalisation of prostitution

ABC  

Two women recognised internationally for their work in the sex industry have had morning tea with politicians at South Australia's Parliament as part of a renewed push to change the state's sex work laws. Key points: SA Greens MP Tammy Franks introduced legislation last year to decriminalise sex work Two sex workers visited Parliament today to push for change The …

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Indigenous land rights champion William Charles Bates remembered as 'shining beacon of hope'
7 years, 5 months ago

Indigenous land rights champion William Charles Bates remembered as 'shining beacon of hope'

ABC  

William Charles Bates, the Indigenous land and legal rights activist who led the campaign that saw the first national park in New South Wales returned to traditional owners, died in Adelaide last week, at the age of 66. 'Shining beacon of hope' Among Bates' many other achievements was the setting up of the Western Aboriginal Legal Service and being nominated …

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Claims sex education is counterproductive are ‘disingenuous and dangerous’, say campaigners
7 years, 9 months ago

Claims sex education is counterproductive are ‘disingenuous and dangerous’, say campaigners

The Independent  

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Sexist slant in media representation of women 'needs to change'
8 years, 2 months ago

Sexist slant in media representation of women 'needs to change'

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Laura Bates said previous male leaders have not been treated in the way Mrs May has, …

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Max Spiers: UK refuses to investigate 'suspicious' death of British conspiracy theorist
8 years, 5 months ago

Max Spiers: UK refuses to investigate 'suspicious' death of British conspiracy theorist

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “But I think Max had been digging in some dark places and I fear …

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Sex worker reveals what Kings Cross was REALLY like in the 1980s
8 years, 6 months ago

Sex worker reveals what Kings Cross was REALLY like in the 1980s

Daily Mail  

Today, the infamous King's Cross in Sydney is very different to the place it used to be in days gone by. The Golden Mile: In the 1960s, 70s, and 80s Kings Cross in Sydney was infamous for its brothels Seen it all: Julie Bates was a sex worker and advocate in Kings Cross in the 1980s Ms Bates came to …

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