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The Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Saints great Nicky Winmar in court over alleged assault on woman
AFL great Nicky Winmar has appeared in court after he was charged over the alleged assault of a woman. Neil Elvis 'Nicky' Winmar, 59, beamed into the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday charged with two counts of assault and one count of choking, strangling or suffocating a person without lawful excuse. According to charge sheets released by the court, police allege the incident occurred on July 18. The two-time All Australian footballer appeared wearing a blue jumper and glasses and spoke only to confirm he could see and hear the court. His lawyer, Tessa Theocharous, told the court Mr Winmar was on bail for the allegations, with the matter listed for a bail review. Mr Winmar has not been required to enter pleas. Picture: Jake Nowakowski Ms Theocharous said the Court Integrated Services Program had provided an 'update letter' to the court and requested the case be adjourned to allow her client to 'fully engage in case management'. 'He has only fairly recently been placed on the (bail) program,' she said. 'There is a further appointment today at court, Your Honour, so that a more fulsome plan can be prepared and Mr Winmar can engage with that.' An application to revoke Mr Winmar's bail was withdrawn by Victoria Police and his bail was extended until his next court date on August 28. Nicky Winmar played 251 AFL games over his career. Picture:. The AFL Hall of Fame inductee had a twelve-season career with St Kilda between 1987 and 1998, twice winning the club's best and fairest award. The Indigenous footballer's iconic stand against racist abuse during the 1993 season was immortalised in bronze outside Optus Stadium in Perth six years ago. The Western Australian lifted his jumper and pointed at his torso, declaring 'I'm black and I'm proud' after receiving abuse from Collingwood fans at Victoria Park. Liam Beatty Journalist Liam Beatty is a court reporter with NCA NewsWire. He has previously worked in newsrooms in Victoria and Western Australia. Liam Beatty
The Australian
4 days ago
- The Australian
Immigration detainee, 45, accused of making hundreds of threatening calls to police
Police have bemoaned the 'frustrating waste of resources' after an immigration detainee in Western Australia was charged over allegedly threatening phone calls. The Moroccan national, 45, was arrested at the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre on Thursday and charged with two offences of using carriage service to menace, harass or offend and using a carriage service to make threat to kill. According to the Australian Federal Police, the man allegedly made 297 offensive phone calls to the AFP over 54 days in April through July. This would be an average of 5.5 calls per day over the two-month period. The 45-year-old will return to court in September. Picture: Australian Federal Police. AFP Detective Acting Inspector Karen Addiscott said the man's alleged calls could have disrupted or delayed genuine calls from being answered 'These types of calls not only impose a frustrating waste of resources for the agency targeted, they can be distressing and concerning for the people who answer them, even if they are not the direct target of the threats,' she said. The man appeared in the Perth Magistrates' Court on Friday where he was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance on September 12. Read related topics: Immigration Liam Beatty Journalist Liam Beatty is a court reporter with NCA NewsWire. He has previously worked in newsrooms in Victoria and Western Australia. Liam Beatty
The Australian
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Australian
Two drivers seriously injured after West Gate Freeway crash
A major arterial road in Melbourne has been closed after a 4WD towing a horse float collided with a truck and a car. The three-vehicle incident unfolded on the West Gate Fwy about 12.10pm on Saturday between Montague and Power Sts. Police say the Montague St on ramp has been blocked and traffic is being diverted. There are significant delays with multiple inbound lanes shut down. Picture: VicTraffic Drivers of the 4WD and the car suffered serious injuries and have been taken to hospital, while the truck driver was not injured. No animals were injured in the incident. All inbound lanes between Montague St and the Burnley Tunnel have been closed, according to VicTraffic. Drivers are being urged to use Montague St, City Rd and Power St or Kings Way and Dandenong Rd. Inbown lanes of the West Gate have been closed. Picture: NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui 'The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined at this stage,' a Victoria Police spokeswoman said. 'Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.' Liam Beatty Journalist Liam Beatty is a court reporter with NCA NewsWire. He has previously worked in newsrooms in Victoria and Western Australia. Liam Beatty
The Australian
26-04-2025
- The Australian
Five-year-old Staffordshire Bull terrier cross Morticia found safe after theft
A loved family dog in Melbourne has been reunited with her owners after she was stolen by a group of youths in a early morning incident. Morticia, a five-year-old white Staffordshire Bull terrier cross, was stolen from an elderly man while on a walk in Mount Waverley about 2.30am on Saturday. According to Victoria Police, officers were told a group of youths inside a black Holden Commodore pulled over and made demands for the dog along Huntingdale Rd. The man fled, but was chased by one youth and Morticia was stolen near Waverley Rd in Chadstone. Thieves stole Morticia on Saturday morning. Picture: Supplied He was uninjured in the incident and the group fled in the vehicle. On Saturday evening, police gave the happy update that Morticia had been located and reunited with her owners. 'It's understood the dog was located on Huntingdale Road and taken to the RSPCA before going home,' A Victoria Police spokeswoman said. 'Police continue to investigate the theft. 'Any witnesses or anyone with CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers'. Liam Beatty Journalist Liam Beatty is a court reporter with NCA NewsWire. He has previously worked in newsrooms in Victoria and Western Australia. Liam Beatty
