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Edinburgh Live
03-06-2025
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh gang war continues in west as thugs torch taxi owned by dad of Mr Big's girlfriend
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp The father of the girlfriend of the Scottish gangster orchestrating the ongoing gangland feud across Edinburgh and the west has had is taxi firebombed. George Newall's black cab was torched outside the family home on Wednesday, May 28, leaving it extensively damaged, reports The Daily Record. His daughter, Olivia Newall, is the girlfriend of Ross 'Miami' McGill and has moved to Dubai where he now lives. McGill is believed to be the central figure behind the gangland war which has torn through Scotland in recent months. The incident occurred on Glasgow's Kingswood Drive in the city's Kings Park district. One local said: 'We could not believe it. It is a very quiet area around here and then this happens. 'George is a lovely man. Hard-working. Honest and just trying to make a living. 'He does not need this hassle on his own doorstep.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. It is understood that nobody was injured in the incident, and police are continuing to investigate. Ms Newall is the cousin of a man called Lloyd Cross who last year was jailed for his part in a £100million cocaine-smuggling plot. It was masterminded by Jamie 'the Iceman' Stevenson, once dubbed 'Scotland's most wanted man.' Cross was given a six-year sentence after pleading guilty to serious organised crime and drug offences. The 32-year-old is a close friend of McGill's having grown up less than a mile away from each other. Their friendship was also solidified through their involvement in the Rangers ultra group, the Union Bears. The attack on Newall's cab took place as reports of a truce in Scotland's gang war emerged. It was claimed that McGill had agreed to pull back on a series of bitter attacks launched against Edinburgh mob boss Mark Richardson and his close associate, Steven 'Bonzo' Daniel, from the notorious Glasgow Daniel crime clan. McGill has been waging war on the pair since March after Richardson's cronies ripped him off in a £500k cocaine deal. A number of properties, cars and business linked to Richardson and Daniel have been torched and shot at in recent months while pals of the hoods have been attacked with machetes. Neither kingpin appears to have retaliated against McGill until news of Newall's taxi emerged, just days before two key Lyons lieutenants were brutally executed in Spain. Eddie Lyons jnr and Ross Monaghan were gunned down at a bar in Fuengirola on Saturday night. We previously reported that the Lyons, sworn enemies of the Daniel family, were understood to be feeding McGill information about the whereabouts of his key targets.
ABC News
26-04-2025
- Business
- ABC News
Tiny town of Cracow's cheap property prices attracts newcomers
As property prices continue to skyrocket across most of Australia, there are still pockets of cheap homes in regional communities. The small town of Cracow is off the beaten track between Eidsvold and Theodore in the Banana Shire, 500 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Four homes sold in the township last year for between $83,000 and $170,000. Ms Newall and her partner enjoy an off-grid lifestyle. ( ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett ) Geraldine Newall moved with her partner to Cracow in 2023, looking for somewhere to settle after travelling in a caravan for the better part of the past two decades. "It was just the place I wanted. It's quiet, there's not a lot of people," Ms Newall said. Snatching up the property for under $100,000, it's a stark difference from the city of Rockhampton, three hours away. Rockhampton's median home value in 2024 was $410,000, according to CoreLogic data. While Cracow property prices might be keeping the dream of home ownership alive, it comes with a different kind of cost. A bit of preparation needed The only operational business in the township is the local pub. After years of travelling on the road, Ms Newall can finally have chickens. ( ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett ) The closest town to buy a bottle of milk and bread is Theodore, 50km down the road, which has a small independent grocery store. Ms Newall said she did top-up shops in Theodore and visited Rockhampton every two to three months. It's not too different from when she was caravanning and would travel with a month's supply of food. "We're used to that," Ms Newall said. Getting trades out to Cracow can also be a challenge, and it was only when an electrician's van was parked at another resident's house that Ms Newall was able to snag him to return to her place weeks later. "When we first came here, we needed an electrician and we'd heard that locals had been trying for two years to get someone to come out here," Ms Newall said. The couple enjoy the serenity in Cracow. ( ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett ) The closest doctors are also in Theodore. But despite some of the challenges, Ms Newall, like most other locals, isn't swayed to leave any time soon. Pub the heart of town The local pub, filled with quintessential country pub relics and memorabilia, puts on events to entertain the small community. "We have lots of events throughout the year. We just had a big Australia Day and probably had about 70 people here for the day," pub owner Nikki Burke said. "A lot of motorbike groups come through during the year and variety bash car rallies." There's also a local park, museum with artefacts from the mine and a short drive away is what locals call "Cracow Beach", a sandy area on the banks of the Dawson River out of town. Nikki and Stuart Burke and their children Chilli and Brophy took over the Cracow Hotel in 2021. ( ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett ) Ms Burke moved to Cracow in 2002 to work as a barmaid for boxing identity Fred Brophy who had bought the local pub. "There were 15 locals and about half a dozen drill rigs with the drillers in town, so it was pretty wild days," she said. "I think I owned the only registered car in town in those days." Cracow is off the beaten track between Theodore and Eidsvold. ( ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett ) At its peak in the 1930s, the town was once home to an estimated 4,000 people who flocked to the region in the hopes of finding gold. The mine was wound down and closed in the 1970s. It was reopened in 2004 but has a regimented workforce with a mining camp on the outskirts of town and most workers fly or drive in and out. These days, the population is 114, according to the latest Census in 2021. Township of Cracow, believed to be taken in the 1940s. ( Archives: taken by Arthur Sleep. ) With rural properties surrounding the town, Ms Burke estimates the actual township is about 50 people. According to the latest real estate listing, there are currently three properties on the market for sale, all under $170,000. Ms Burke said most people moved to the community in search of a peaceful lifestyle. "Some people don't mix, they move out here because they like the quiet. Others are really involved in community, but someone will always put up their hand and help you here if you need it," she said. Stuart Burke has been renovating the old Cracow Hall. ( ABC Capricornia: Vanessa Jarrett ) Ms Burke, along with her husband, Stuart, ended up buying the pub off Fred Brophy in 2021. "It's quiet, it's peaceful, there's a good community here, we pretty much get left alone most of the time," Mr Burke said. " We haven't got services, but that's a negative to positive for me anyway. It [the peaceful lifestyle] outweighs it. " ABC Capricornia — local news in your inbox Get our local newsletter, delivered free each Friday Your information is being handled in accordance with the Email address Subscribe
