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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Man accused of shocking crimes against his wife and daughter dies in prison before the trial
A man due to stand trial for allegedly shooting his wife dead and wounding their daughter has died in prison. In July 2023, Vasilis Vergulis was accused of gunning down his 51-year-old wife Aleksandra and daughter Daniela, aged 22 at the time, in Campbelltown, Adelaide. He pleaded not guilty to murder, attempted murder, and causing serious harm in January 2024 and was ordered to stand trial, The Courier Mail reported. But before he made it to trial, a Department for Correctional Services spokeswoman said on Friday that a prisoner had been 'found unresponsive' at Port Augusta Prison. 'SA Ambulance Service arrived just before noon and pronounced the individual deceased,' she said. 'The Office for Correctional Services Review has been notified and will liaise with SA Police. 'All deaths in custody are subject to a coronial investigation.' Vergulis is survived by Daniela, who recovered from her injuries and now works as a legal secretary in the Crown Solicitors' capital office. The mother and daughter reportedly visited Vergulis regularly to check on him at his home in Campbelltown and were understood to have brought him groceries on July 15, 2023, the day of the incident. Police rushed to the house around 1.30pm, on the day of the shootings, where they found Aleksandra dead at the front of the property. Prosecutors alleged that Vergulis fatally shot his wife in the driveway before seriously injuring Daniela, who was rushed to Royal Adelaide Hospital. Vergulis then allegedly barricaded himself inside the house as dozens of specialist officers swarmed the street. He surrendered to police at around 5pm and was taken to the City Watch House where he was charged. Ms Vergulis was an executive assistant for UniSA Education Futures, at the University of South Australia, where she was employed for almost 12 years. Her daughter graduated from the same university just three months before the incident. 'I am so proud to announce that I have graduated from the University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Laws (Second class Honours) and Bachelor of Psychology,' Daniela said on LinkedIn. Her mother, who affectionately called her daughter Dana, added a joyful comment, sharing her pride. 'Well Done Dana! I am so proud of you, sweetheart,' she said. 'I bless you with all that you need to earn many more achievements and feasts in life ahead and I'll always be there to support you.' Neighbours described Ms Vergulis as a 'lovely woman' and said they were shocked by the tragedy.
ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
Man accused of murdering his wife and seriously harming his daughter dies in Port Augusta Prison
A South Australian man accused of murdering his wife and attempting to murder his daughter has died in prison. Vasilis Vergulis was due to appear in court next week over the alleged shooting of his wife and daughter at their Campbelltown home in July, 2023. His wife, 51-year-old Aleksandra Vergulis, died at the scene, while his daughter, 22-year-old Daniela Vergulis sustained serious injuries and was rushed to hospital. Mr Vergulis had previously pleaded not guilty to all charges against him including murder, attempted murder and causing serious harm. The Department for Correctional Services confirmed in a statement on Friday that a prisoner was found unresponsive in the Port Augusta Prison on Wednesday before paramedics declared him dead. The statement said the Office for Correctional Services Review had been notified and will liaise with SA Police. The death has not been deemed suspicious and will now be subject to a coronial investigation.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Largest Asian fast food chain in the WORLD to finally open in Australia: 'I've been waiting for this moment'
Fried chicken lovers can rejoice, with the news of a Filipino cult favourite fast-food giant finally set to launch in Australia. After years of whispers and serious fan demand, Asia 's biggest 'ChickenJoy' chain Jollibee is gearing up to open its first Aussie store, and it's headed straight for Sydney. The famous red bee in a chef's hat is set to buzz down under, with plans underway to open a flagship spot in Campbelltown, New South Wales. While hungry fans been waiting since 2021 - when the original development plans were submitted - things are finally heating up again after delays caused by what officials are calling 'administrative challenges'. But with Dennis Flores, the brand's Business Head for Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, confirming the move is still on the cards, hope is very much alive. So, when exactly can fans sink their teeth into that famous crispy ChickenJoy? That's still under wraps at this point. The Philippine Times recently reported that Jollibee's plans to expand onto our soil may not eventuate for two years, with fans waiting with bated breath for the impending announcement. For the uninitiated, Jollibee is currently the world's 13th largest fast-food chain, famed for their juicy, hand-breaded fried chicken (a.k.a. ChickenJoy), sweet-style spaghetti with hotdog slices, and burger steaks smothered in gravy. Already a hit across the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle East with over 1,500 stores worldwide, it's no surprise fans have been begging for a taste on Aussie soil. In fact, there are more Jollibee outlets in the Philippines than there are McDonald's. With viral American-style crispy chicken joint Pappa Flock opening up in Sydney only last month, it's clear our obsession with crispy golden goodness is only growing. Hundreds of Sydney-siders even lined up for hours on end in Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre to be the first to eat at a newly opened store. A group of five young men confirmed that they 'had been lining up since 5am' to ensure they were first in line for the store's midday opening. The group added that they 'love Pappa Flock' and were happy to patiently wait a full seven hours in the food court before the store officially opened its doors. The hour-long lines continued throughout the store's first trading day, snaking through the food court and even requiring the help of security to manage the queue. The Aussie-owned eatery has become an online sensation, thanks to its notorious 'Flock Boxes' going viral on TikTok. Pappa Flock opened its first Sydney eastern suburbs eatery in May Westfield Bondi Junction (left), with Head Chef Eddie Colfie on hand for the Bondi Junction store opening - and was even signing autographs The Flock Box contains three free-range crispy chicken tenders, which are served either 'classic' or 'spicy'. The meal, which retails from a starting price of $17.90, also comes with seasoned chips, buttery toast, signature sauce and a drink of choice, which includes their in-store made freshly squeezed lemonade or peach and lemon ice tea. In addition to the brand's TikTok-famous Flock Boxes, other stand out items on the menu include handcrafted sandwiches, loaded wraps and newly added item, loaded fries. The fried chicken eatery has also hinted at plans to open more Australian locations later in the year, just like Jollibee. We'll just have to all be patient and wait to see exactly where.
News.com.au
23-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
‘Is he alive?': Player lands headfirst in sickening rugby league tackle
Footage of a sickening tackle in a local rugby league game has gone viral on social media, leaving footy fans completely stunned. A video of the tackle emerged online following the game between the Campbelltown City Kangaroos and the Oakdale Wokers last weekend. FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer. The footage, which you can watch in the video above, shows a Campbelltown player waiting under a high ball, only for an opposition player to come charging at him and tackle him out of mid-air. As a result of the illegal tackle, the player can be seen falling head first, before landing in a dangerous position on his shoulder and head. The player who copped the horrific tackle was Creedence Kelly-Donovan, the brother of former NRL playmaker Albert Kelly. Kelly-Donovan lay on the turf after successfully taking the bomb kick, but was thankfully unharmed from the ugly incident. 'At the time of the incident I felt shocked,' he told Code Sports. 'I am recovering well. Football is football. It's a contact sport and moving forward I want to get back out there and play footy.' Macarthur Rugby League Wrap shared vision of the tackle on X, posting: 'From Campbelltown City's win on the weekend against Oakdale Workers... how many weeks would you give this? Footy fans were left gobsmacked by the footage, which went viral on social media. One fan asked: 'Is he alive?' Another commented: 'Wow that is one of the worst 'tackles' I've ever seen that. Season long ban for me.' The NRL Physio account joked tongue in cheek: 'Where's he supposed to go? He can't disappear. Accidents happen. It's not his go. It only looks bad in slow motion.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footy fans slam player over WILD video that could have ended in tragedy
Footy fans have blasted a club rugby league player for a horrific tackle on an opponent that could have ended in tragic circumstances. The incident took place during a match between the Campbelltown City Kangaroos and the Oakdale Workers over the weekend. Creedence Kelly-Donovan, who is the brother of former ex-NRL halfback Albert Kelly had been playing fullback and jumped up in the air to collect a high ball. But while he was in the air, he was upended by an Oakland player, who sprinted at full pelt into the Kangaroos player's lower body. Despite collecting the catch, Kelly-Donovan flipped 180 in the air and appeared to land dangerously land on his shoulder, with his neck and head bending at an awkward angle as he made contact with the ground. Thankfully, the footy player was recovering well following the shocking tackle. From Campbelltown City's win on the weekend against Oakdale Workers... how many weeks would you give this? 🙊💀 — Macarthur Rugby League Wrap (@MRLWPodcast) May 20, 2025 Rugby league fans have slammed a club-level footballer for this horror tackle during a game over the weekend 'At the time of the incident I felt shocked,' Kelly Donovan said to The Daily Telegraph. He had remained on the floor appearing to clutch his shoulder after the hit. 'I am recovering well,' he added. 'Football is football. It's a contact sport and moving forward I want to get back out there and play footy.' It is unknown whether the Oakland player received an on-field sanction or will cop a ban for the hit. Social media users on X vented their fury at the poorly timed tackle on X. Referring to the tackler, one fan wrote: 'Eyes never watching the ball, just intent on the hit. 10 weeks. I assume the other guy is okay. That could have been a tragic outcome.' 'Season for that. He had no intention of doing anything except hitting him in the air. He was running at the fullback flat chat to do it,' another wrote. 'That's a shocker,' another said, while one added: 'Scary stuff.' 'Wow, that is one of the worst 'tackles' I've ever seen that. Season-long ban for me,' one X user said.
