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Perth Now
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- Perth Now
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer.
The Advertiser
an hour ago
- The Advertiser
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer. AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer. AFL great Nicky Winmar has been accused of two assaults and of intentionally choking a person, court documents reveal. The former St Kilda star, 59, had been listed for an application to revoke bail at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, which could have seen him thrown in jail. However, a prosecutor asked for this to be struck out. "The court made the decision to bail Mr Winmar on the 19th of July based on that application," she said, as the magistrate agreed to strike it out. Winmar faced court charged with three offences, however details of what these allege were not aired during the short hearing. He has been charged with allegedly committing two assaults on July 18. He is also charged with "without lawful excuse intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate" a person on the same date, according to court documents. Winmar, whose legal name is Neil, was represented in court on Tuesday morning by his lawyer Tess Theocharous and both of them appeared via video link. Ms Theocharous said Winmar was undergoing a court integrated services program (CISP) as a condition of his bail, which had been granted on July 18. She asked for his matter to be adjourned so he can have time to engage with the program. Ms Theocharous said Winmar had attended an initial appointment at the court for CISP and had another scheduled for later on Tuesday. Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano agreed to adjourn his case for a month. Winmar will next face the court on August 28. The AFL legend became the first Aboriginal footballer to play 200 games in the league, finishing his career with 230 games at St Kilda and 21 for the Western Bulldogs. Winmar has faced court before - he avoided a jail sentence and was handed a community work order in 2019 for his drunken assault of a cab driver. He fought back against a number of acts of racism throughout his football career, including standing in front of a Collingwood crowd in 1993 where he was abused. "I'm black and I'm proud to be black," he told the crowd, lifting his guernsey and pointing at his skin. In March, he was asked to co-lead a landmark racism class action in the Supreme Court, brought by other retired Indigenous players including Phil Krakouer.
West Australian
3 hours ago
- West Australian
Scitech tours the Kimberley, visiting 26 remote schools with hands-on science education
Scitech is bringing the fun of science education to the Kimberley, visiting 26 schools across the region between May and September. Supported by Collier Charitable Fund and the Toyota Foundation, the Scitech team will cover more than 5000km of territory by plane and car to provide hands-on science education. Scitech Statewide manager Dr Shaun New said the tour was part of Scitech's commitment to engaging all West Australians in science. 'Science is for everyone and that's why Scitech visits every Western Australian primary school every three years,' he said. 'We are incredibly privileged to be welcomed into remote Kimberley communities, and we start building relationships with teachers and students many months in advance. 'Our team introduces themselves to students through video first, helping to build relationships and trust, which is so important in creating a great learning environment. 'By the time we arrive in the community, we often get kids screaming and running up to the Scitech truck, making us feel like rock stars.' Scitech senior science communicator Eliza Driffill said the workshops were specifically designed for Aboriginal students. 'We take part in the experiments alongside the students and teachers, so science is experienced in a collaborative way,' Ms Driffill said. 'One of our favourite activities involves collecting insects to look at under a microscope. 'We provide the equipment, but the students apply their own experience and knowledge when it comes to how to catch the insects and where to look for them. 'In this way, Scitech is able to offer a new perspective on an environment that the students are already experts in. 'Aboriginal people were the first scientists in Australia, and there is so much we can learn from the world's oldest continuing cultures.' As part of the progam, Scitech also delivers professional learning workshops to extend teachers' skills and confidence in hands-on science learning. 'We provide physical resources and materials so that teachers can continue to run science lessons after our visit,' Dr New said. 'Scitech is the spark to inspire, build confidence, create fun memories and encourage teachers and students to continue their science journeys.' Scitech will visit Sacred Heart School, Kulkarriya Community School , Looma Remote Community School, Yiramalay/Wesley Studio School, La Grange Remote Community School, Ngalapita Remote Community School, Yakanarra Community School, Nyikina Mangala Community School, One Arm Point Remote Community School and many more between May 27 and September 24.
