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7NEWS
14 hours ago
- 7NEWS
Burlesque performer Lyra La Belle devastated over heartless theft
A burlesque performer is devastated over the theft of 22 sets of giant feather fans worth $4500. The fans were stolen from her car — which was parked in her own driveway — on Saturday, August 2. Chrissy Brown, who fans would know better as the award-winning Lyra La Belle, said the fans were in the back of her car, which was parked at her home in Ridleyton, in inner-north Adelaide, South Australia. Brown, who was once crowned Miss Hollywood Burlesque, runs Hot Sauce Burlesque dance school. The fans, which are an iconic burlesque prop, are used in her classes as well as her peformances. Appearing on Sunrise on Tuesday, Brown said: 'I went out to my car and the feather fans were packed in the back of my car ready for a performance and I saw my car had been broken into. 'The first thing I noticed was 1kg of my jellybeans had been stolen out of the glove compartment. 'I am a type one diabetic, so I ... thought, what has happened here? And I looked in the back of the car and 22 sets (of fans) were gone.' Brown said the stolen props included a custom-made fan featuring three layers of white feathers, which she had intended to use for her headline performance at the Australian Burlesque Festival in October. Host Nat Barr questioned Brown over how awkward it was to report the theft to police. Brown replied: 'I am not going to lie, it took a little bit of repeating. 'When I said to them 22 sets of feather fans, there was a pause .... I had to explain they are in fact ostrich feathers all the way from overseas and very expensive.' Devastated over the theft, Brown said the burlesque community has been supportive and offered the use of fans for the time being. But she said borrowed fans would need to be returned and her own fans eventually replaced. She has appealed for the thief or thieves to give them back to her — no questions asked. 'We scoured the neighbourhood to see if they had been dumped,' she said. 'I've been really clear: dump them back at house, no questions asked.' 'Alternatively, they can be dropped at my storage unit,' she said, adding the operators of the Kennards Storage are also aware it's a case of 'no questions asked'. 'Just dump the bags back. No one is going to get in trouble,' Brown said. 'I just want them back.' But in the event the fans are not recovered, a GoFundMe has been set up to help Brown replace them.
9 News
a day ago
- 9 News
Backpacker pleads guilty over e-scooter crash that killed Perth dad
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Australia to recognise Palestinian state Alicia Kemp, 25, struck pedestrian Thanh Phan, 51, while riding through central Perth about 8.40pm on May 31. Phan was critically injured and died in hospital several days later. Perth father Thahn Phan died after being hit by an e-scooter in Perth on May 31. (9News) Kemp was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death under the influence of alcohol, and dangerous driving occasioning bodily harm under the influence of alcohol. She appeared in Western Australia's Magistrates Court today via video-link and pleaded guilty to dangerous driving occasioning death under the influence of alcohol. Prosecutors dropped the bodily harm charge. Outside court, defence lawyer Mike Tudori said his client had acted stupidly and now wanted the court process to be completed as quickly as possible. "She is nervous and worried, she's a young foreign national girl in our prison (system)," he told reporters. "She's relieved that one of the charges has been discontinued, and now she'll just move towards preparing for a sentencing later on in the year for this tragic death." Tudori said he'd like the sentencing process completed by Christmas. "She's obviously done something stupid at the time," he said. Phan was hit at the intersection of Murray and King Street. (9News) "She obviously wasn't thinking, level-headed and there's consequences, and she just wants to get on with her life." Tudori said Kemp's family in the UK were concerned and worried for her, and that she was being supported in WA by her boyfriend. Phan's family has described him as a "beloved husband, father of two, brother, and dear friend". Kemp suffered minor injuries in the collision. Her 26-year-old female pillion passenger was also taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Kemp, who was previously refused bail, was remanded in custody to appear in the District Court on October 31 for a sentencing mention. CONTACT US Property News: Rubbish-strewn house overtaken by mould asks $1.2 million.
Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Courier-Mail
Samantha Fielder: Tributes flow for 21yo killed in Nankin crash
Don't miss out on the headlines from Rockhampton. Followed categories will be added to My News. Tributes have poured in for a much-loved 21-year-old killed in a tragic car crash in Nankin earlier this month. Samantha Fielder died when the Mazda she was travelling in collided with a Nissan Patrol on Emu Park Rd on August 3. A GoFundMe page set up to help her family has already raised more than $10,000. Sharing the 'devastating' loss of her daughter via the page, Lisa Pobjoy said Samantha was more than just a name – 'she was the light in every room, the laughter in our lives, and the soul of our family'. Krystale McIntyre, Ms Fielder's sister-in-law, said the loss had 'absolutely shattered our family and everyone who knew her'. 'She was full of life, laughter, and love who touched so many in our community,' Ms McIntyre wrote on Facebook. 'We're reaching out to ask for your support in helping us raise funds for her funeral and memorial. Samantha Fielder, 21, was killed in a car crash near Rockhampton. 'This is one of the hardest things we've ever faced, but the love of a community can make all the difference. 'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.' Meanwhile, the people who loved Ms Fielder left moving tributes on Facebook this week. 'Sammy, you are so loved,' Sah Milner said. 'I will forever miss you. 'Thinking of your mumma bear. Fly high darlin'.' Kiera Meredith wrote: 'Our beautiful girl. Taken far too soon.' Sheree Wol commented: 'Awww sweet Sammy. Love and condolences to all of her family and her many friends. 'So heartbreaking and tragic. A beautiful young life lost too soon but Samantha you will never be forgotten and always in our hearts.' Samantha Fielder, 21, was killed in a car crash near Rockhampton. Chris Matthews said he had grown up alongside Samantha at school and she was 'always so kind'. Malinda Compton wrote: 'Fly high darling My condolences to the family'. Denise Klippel Ross said she 'so sorry' Ms Fielder had been taken so soon. Connor Swayn said he would miss her 'heaps'. 'Thank you for all the fun times,' he wrote. 'Spread your beautiful wings and shine pretty angel.' Tazmin Mortimer said Ms Fielder was an 'amazing woman'. 'It was a pleasure to know you,' she wrote. 'Sending my love and condolences to your family.'
