Accused mushroom murderer Erin Patterson gives evidence in court
Accused murderer Erin Patterson gave evidence to a packed Supreme Court for a second day in the Beef Wellington lunch triple murder case.
Mike Lorigan was inside the court room.
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News.com.au
18 minutes ago
- News.com.au
‘Steroid Games' boss Aron D'Souza slams ‘bullying' after Aussies banned
The founder of the so-called 'Steroid Games' has launched a stunning attack on the governing body of world swimming. World Aquatics (WA) on Wednesday announced a blanket ban on any competitor or coach that has taken part in the Enhanced Games, the multi-sport event founded by Australian businessman Aron D'Souza. The highly controversial Games enable athletes to take performance enhancing drugs and compete in banned suits and is scheduled to make its debut in Las Vegas next year. Former Australian world champion James Magnussen has become the public face of the Games, while compatriot and ex-swimmer Brett Hawke recently became the head coach of its swimming team. Images of a massively bulked up Magnussen attempting to set a world leading time in the 50m freestyle, and claim a US$1 million prize, shocked the sporting world late last month. Magnussen, Hawke and anyone else associated with the doped up concept have now been banned from any future participation at the Olympics or world championships. D'Souza hasn't taken long to respond to the move, blasting World Aquatics and vowing to take on any legal fight from his athletes in a statement posted on the Enhanced Games website. 'We stand with athletes and their support teams. Always,' the statement reads. 'At the Enhanced Games, athletes have what traditional federations never gave them: choice, fairness and real money. 'We offer a medically supervised, safety-focused, science-driven arena – where performance is rewarded, not policed by outdated ideology. 'This ban isn't about protecting athletes. It's about protecting a monopoly. 'World Aquatics hasn't paid its athletes for decades. Now, faced with real competition and real momentum, they've fallen back on threats and bullying tactics. 'Let's be clear: the real danger to sport isn't science. It's stagnation. 'Enhanced is building a better future – one where athletes are empowered, enhancements are embraced responsibly, and excellence is properly compensated. 'Excellence should always be rewarded and these exceptional athletes deserve exceptional compensation. We'll continue to fight for all athletes to ensure they receive it. 'We will support any natural or enhanced athlete denied the option to make this choice – both by providing them an opportunity to compete and win – or by providing legal counsel against World Aquatics in the case of any challenge.' The concept of an official juiced up competition has captivated – and largely appalled – the sporting world since it became public in 2023. Australian Olympic gold medallists Ariarne Titmus and Cam McEvoy are among athletes that have slammed the idea. The first Enhanced Games are scheduled for May 21-24 next year at Resorts World Las Vegas featuring swimming, track and field and weightlifting. World Aquatics became the first governing body to move on the controversial proposal. 'Those who enable doped sport are not welcome at World Aquatics or our events,' World Aquatics president Husain al-Musallam said in a statement. 'This new bylaw ensures that we can continue to protect the integrity of our competitions, the health and safety of our athletes, and the credibility of the global aquatics community.' WA also encouraged member federations, such as Swimming Australia, to 'adopt similar policies at the national level'. Those that prepare for or take part in the Enhanced Games would also be ineligible to hold any position with the sport's governing body. Magnussen announced earlier this week he will tweak his doping and training regime for the Enhanced Games in a bid to win the revolutionary event after he was pipped in his quest to break the 50m freestyle world record. Magnussen, who has been retired for six years, has been taking a concoction of testosterone and peptides, among other substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), to try to break the 50m freestyle world record. But the 34-year-old nicknamed 'the Missile' watched his dream of winning the US$1 million prize money go up in smoke after another swimmer beat him to it. Greece's Kristian Gkolomeev – aided by undisclosed substances and a polyurethane suit not approved for Olympic use – broke the world record at an Enhanced Games competition pool in North Carolina in February. Gkolomeev swam a time of 20.89 seconds, 0.02sec fastest than the longstanding supersuit world record held by Brazil's Cesar Cielo since the 2009 world championships.
Daily Telegraph
26 minutes ago
- Daily Telegraph
Kathleen Folbigg forced to sleep on friend's couch two years after being freed from jail
Don't miss out on the headlines from Real Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Kathleen Folbigg has been forced to sleep on her friend's couch, unable to secure herself a rental property and with no assistance from the NSW Government despite being unjustly locked up for two decades. It's been two years today since Ms Folbigg was released from prison having been locked up for murdering her three youngest children, Patrick, Sarah and Laura, and the manslaughter of her oldest child, Caleb, between 1989 and 1999. In 2023 the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal overturned her convictions on all charges, accepting that new scientific evidence raised doubt over her guilt. Ms Folbigg told this week she is adapting to life outside, but the financial and emotional pressures have at times been overwhelming. Kathleen Folbigg has been struggling financially and emotionally since being released from jail. 'I've moved back into Newcastle, returning back to where I went to high school and stuff but I just can't find a rental, it's so hard and I guess I'm single, have a dog, no job,' she said. 'I've been lucky enough that my friend has let me put my stuff in storage and sleep on the couch. 'It's two years down the track so yeah I feel like things can be a bit of a struggle.' Ms Folbigg's legal team has had no word for a year from the NSW Government about her bid for compensation. High-profile supporter, businessman Peter Yates told the delay was 'morally wrong'. 'Since she was released she has received not even a tissue, not one cent, not one dollar, not a care package, absolutely nothing,' Mr Yates said. Kathleen Folbigg with NSW MPs Wes Fang, Mark Banasiak, Robert Borsak, and Stephen Lawrence on Thursday. Kathleen folbigg at Parliament House with two vocal supporters Mark Rudder, left and Peter Yates. 'The NSW Government incarcerated her for 20 years, released her two years ago, pardoned her more than a year ago and they have not offered, provided or paid a single cent of compensation. 'Not even a thought of 'here is some money to tie you over while we think about compensation'. It's a slight on the NSW Government. Ms Folbigg, Mr Yates and other supporters were having lunch at Parliament House in Sydney on Thursday to remind 'both sides of politics' of Ms Folbigg's plight. Ms Folbigg with her baby daughter Sarah at her naming ceremony. Sarah died 30 Aug 1993. Folbigg plans on spending her future advocating for others, and pushing for police departments to think of genetic testing as the 'first stop not the last stop'. Ms Folbigg's daughter Laura. Baby Caleb Folbigg. 'What happened to me could happen to anyone. I had an extremely rare condition that couldn't be found until this genetic testing became available and what's to say it won't happen to someone else. It won't be found until there is standard genetic testing,' she said. 'Genetic testing should be cheaper for anyone who wants to double check they don't have something abnormal like I did, and in my case the worst happened. 'If you're going to accuse a parent of harming a child, the first stop should be going down the genetic road, not the last stop which landed me in jail for 20 years.' 'My message is if zealous prosecutors and detectives target a person, and not have any actual proof, if you're going to target a person we should stop and learn from the Folbigg case.' Attorney-General Michael Daley told the NSW Government is still considering an ex-gratia application made by Kathleen Folbigg. Originally published as Kathleen Folbigg forced to sleep on friend's couch two years after being freed from jail
ABC News
41 minutes ago
- ABC News
Australian man arrested for drug possession in Bali
An Australian man has been arrested in Bali on suspicion of drug possession, Indonesian authorities have said. The Bali Narcotics Board detailed the arrest of 40-year-old Puridas Robinson in connection with drug possession. Officials said the arrest was linked to an earlier case involving an Indian national, who told police that Mr Robinson had allegedly ordered hashish and marijuana from him. Authorities then brought the Indian man along to assist in identifying Mr Robinson. Mr Robinson, however, denied placing any order. Police raided his residence, where they say they found 20 grams of hashish stored in the fridge and a digital scale. They said Mr Robinson told investigators he was a user, not a dealer, and said he had allegedly purchased 120 grams of hashish from a seller on Instagram for $300. They said he claimed only 20 grams remained at the time of the raid. At the start of the press conference, BNN officials said they were considering applying narcotics laws that carry the death penalty for drug trafficking. However, by the end of the briefing, they clarified that Mr Robinson was currently only being investigated for possession, pending further evidence. "We express our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all elements of society, media, traditional leaders, religious leaders and the younger generation to continue to play an active role in maintaining Bali as a safe, healthy and productive area so that it is free from the threat of drugs," said the National Narcotics Board during a press conference. Police in the Indonesian province said Mr Robinson was known to have been in and out of Bali since 1988, police told the media.
