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The Age
30-05-2025
- The Age
‘I went numb': Survivor speaks as kinesiologist jailed for rape, sexual assault
A kinesiologist who sexually assaulted a woman on her 20th birthday and then attacked another victim months later, before fleeing to Thailand, has been jailed. Helio Matahari, 63, referred to in earlier reports as an 'energy healer', was sentenced in the District Court in Brisbane on Friday to four years' imprisonment for the assaults, which he committed while working in 2017 and 2018. Brisbane-born Matahari was arrested by local authorities in Thailand in September for overstaying his visa. He was deported to NSW, before being extradited to Queensland. Police at the time alleged he had failed to appear in Brisbane for his sexual offences case in 2021. Crown prosecutor Ashleigh Worthington said Matahari had accrued many aliases, and fled Queensland whilst he was on bail. Matahari's conduct was predatory and opportunistic sexual offending committed against two vulnerable women, Worthington said. He digitally raped and sexually assaulted one victim during an appointment, and then later sexually assaulted a woman after a kinesiology function. One woman read her victim impact statement to the court, supported by a loved one on the stand. 'An hour, just one hour, one moment, where his actions took away my choices, my autonomy and my innocence … has forever altered the trajectory of my life,' she said through tears. 'I stand before you not only as a victim of sexual assault and rape, but as a survivor. These past seven years choosing every day to reclaim my peace, my strength and the freedom to live without fear because of his actions upon me.'
Sydney Morning Herald
30-05-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I went numb': Survivor speaks as kinesiologist jailed for rape, sexual assault
A kinesiologist who sexually assaulted a woman on her 20th birthday and then attacked another victim months later, before fleeing to Thailand, has been jailed. Helio Matahari, 63, referred to in earlier reports as an 'energy healer', was sentenced in the District Court in Brisbane on Friday to four years' imprisonment for the assaults, which he committed while working in 2017 and 2018. Brisbane-born Matahari was arrested by local authorities in Thailand in September for overstaying his visa. He was deported to NSW, before being extradited to Queensland. Police at the time alleged he had failed to appear in Brisbane for his sexual offences case in 2021. Crown prosecutor Ashleigh Worthington said Matahari had accrued many aliases, and fled Queensland whilst he was on bail. Matahari's conduct was predatory and opportunistic sexual offending committed against two vulnerable women, Worthington said. He digitally raped and sexually assaulted one victim during an appointment, and then later sexually assaulted a woman after a kinesiology function. One woman read her victim impact statement to the court, supported by a loved one on the stand. 'An hour, just one hour, one moment, where his actions took away my choices, my autonomy and my innocence … has forever altered the trajectory of my life,' she said through tears. 'I stand before you not only as a victim of sexual assault and rape, but as a survivor. These past seven years choosing every day to reclaim my peace, my strength and the freedom to live without fear because of his actions upon me.'
7NEWS
07-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
AJ Brimson rules himself out of State of Origin contention after switching allegiance to England
Gold Coast ace AJ Brimson has been given clearance to switch his rugby league allegiance from Australia to England, ruling him out of State of Origin contention but opening up the chance to play against the Kangaroos in the Ashes. The 26-year-old utility has played four times for Queensland in Origin and has played his entire club career at the Titans over seven years. But England will take on a new focus after having his application for a change of allegiance granted so he can play for the country where his mother Vanessa was born. With Australia and England both 'tier 1' nations in international rugby league, Brisbane-born Brimson had to ask for permission from an International Rugby League tribunal for the switch, having previously represented Australia at the World Cup 9s in 2019. That switch was confirmed on Wednesday, with IRL Chair Troy Grant calling Brimson's 'a unique case' and explaining why stooping the move would be unfairly restricting the player. Explaining the clearance, Grant said: 'A player who qualifies for two tier-1 nations had elected to represent one of those nations in 9s, and was therefore unable to represent the other nation in 13s. 'Yet the player has had no further opportunity to represent his elected nation in 9s, as he had anticipated, and has also not played a senior international match. 'The aim of the international eligibility rules is to ensure that the best players are able to represent a nation for whom he or she qualifies, but in this case the player had been left sidelined.' There are no guarantees Brimson, who never played a Test for the Kangaroos, will waltz into coach Shaun Wane's England squad for the eagerly awaited first three-match Ashes series in 22 years at Wembley, Liverpool and Headingley in October and November. Brimson has plenty of competition for places at fullback or in the halves, with Wane able to call on players of the talent of Jack Welsby, George Williams, Mikey Lewis and Harry Smith. If successful, he would join other NRL players in the England side like Dom Young, Herbie Farnworth, Kai Pearce-Paul and Morgan Smithies.
The Age
27-04-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Man dies after dispute with security outside bar
Latest posts Latest posts 7.40am Man dies after dispute with security downstairs from popular bar By A man has died after a confrontation with security staff in Fortitude Valley shortly after midnight this morning. He had been told to leave a business on the corner of Ann Street and Morgan Street about 12.20am. Rooftop restaurant and bar Maya is located at the intersection. The man reportedly resisted the demands and was restrained by security before becoming unresponsive. CPR was commenced but he died at the scene. Police have declared a crime scene and are investigating. Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact police. 7.26am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Who won the fiery final debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton last night? Our experts give their verdicts. Columnist Sean Kelly writes that what fuelled Dutton's rise is now derailing his bid to be prime minister. And Dutton has accused the ABC and other media of covering his campaign unfairly, labelling them 'hate media' and urging supporters to listen to their hearts when they vote. Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie has left the door open to a road user charge, saying tax breaks for EV drivers are being subsidised by drivers of petrol vehicles. Further afield, US correspondent Michael Koziol asks, has Donald Trump finally realised Putin is playing him, or is he just blowing in the wind? Multiple people have been killed and a number of others injured after a car drove into a crowd of revellers at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver. more than $3 billion in funding over the next 10 years. 7.15am The top stories for this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, April 28. Today the city can expect a partly cloudy day with a top temperature of 28 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Meet Duke Wong, the independent Senate candidate who has travelled Queensland pitching his vision for 'crowd thinking' politics, at times even sleeping in his car and taking 20¢ showers at rest stops. Fresh from her tour with Dua Lipa, Brisbane-born Kita Alexander has been recruited to sing a reimagined take on a Madonna classic as part of Queensland's latest tourism campaign. In today's Perspective column, Felicity Caldwell ponders what the going rate for the Tooth Fairy is, and whether it should be adjusted for inflation. And there's only one thing to do when you find out you're opening for the legendary British band Oasis – head to the pub to celebrate. That's precisely what Sam Cromack, frontman of Brisbane-based indie-rock band Ball Park Music, says they did when they received the call.
Sydney Morning Herald
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Man dies after dispute with security outside bar
Latest posts Latest posts 7.40am Man dies after dispute with security downstairs from popular bar By A man has died after a confrontation with security staff in Fortitude Valley shortly after midnight this morning. He had been told to leave a business on the corner of Ann Street and Morgan Street about 12.20am. Rooftop restaurant and bar Maya is located at the intersection. The man reportedly resisted the demands and was restrained by security before becoming unresponsive. CPR was commenced but he died at the scene. Police have declared a crime scene and are investigating. Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact police. 7.26am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Who won the fiery final debate between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton last night? Our experts give their verdicts. Columnist Sean Kelly writes that what fuelled Dutton's rise is now derailing his bid to be prime minister. And Dutton has accused the ABC and other media of covering his campaign unfairly, labelling them 'hate media' and urging supporters to listen to their hearts when they vote. Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie has left the door open to a road user charge, saying tax breaks for EV drivers are being subsidised by drivers of petrol vehicles. Further afield, US correspondent Michael Koziol asks, has Donald Trump finally realised Putin is playing him, or is he just blowing in the wind? Multiple people have been killed and a number of others injured after a car drove into a crowd of revellers at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver. more than $3 billion in funding over the next 10 years. 7.15am The top stories for this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Monday, April 28. Today the city can expect a partly cloudy day with a top temperature of 28 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Meet Duke Wong, the independent Senate candidate who has travelled Queensland pitching his vision for 'crowd thinking' politics, at times even sleeping in his car and taking 20¢ showers at rest stops. Fresh from her tour with Dua Lipa, Brisbane-born Kita Alexander has been recruited to sing a reimagined take on a Madonna classic as part of Queensland's latest tourism campaign. In today's Perspective column, Felicity Caldwell ponders what the going rate for the Tooth Fairy is, and whether it should be adjusted for inflation. And there's only one thing to do when you find out you're opening for the legendary British band Oasis – head to the pub to celebrate. That's precisely what Sam Cromack, frontman of Brisbane-based indie-rock band Ball Park Music, says they did when they received the call.
