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Sydney Morning Herald
31-07-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Esperance mum fled WA after faking children's medical disorders, court told
An Esperance woman is fighting to be released on bail ahead of her sentencing after admitting to faking a long list of disorders and illnesses that she claimed her children were afflicted by. Sarah Jayne Kelly, 30, repeatedly told doctors her four young children had a raft of medical issues, including ADHD, autism and leukemia, and inserted a feeding tube into one child's nose which was later removed by doctors after they realised there was nothing wrong. Kelly also told doctors at least one of her children had cerebral palsy, which was a lie, the Perth District Court was told on Thursday. A GoFundMe page created in February 2021 on Kelly's behalf raised more than $2000 and stated that one of her children was 're diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), this is the second time within a year his had to battle leukemia, he was diagnosed originally in 2020'. It also stated: 'This time around it's a lot worse and in September he will require a bone marrow transplant. He's having regular chemotherapy and will be required to spend a fair amount of time in hospital.' Kelly was due to be sentenced in the Perth District Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to failing to protect a child from harm, before she put forward an application for bail. During the same hearing, Kelly also pleaded guilty to a non-appearance in a superior court after she fled the state last year with her children to New South Wales, and failed to appear in an Esperance court to face her charges. On Thursday, details of Kelly's 'pathological lies' were detailed, including how she underwent a double mastectomy and later a breast reconstruction, telling friends and family she was suffering from breast cancer. But the court was told she was never diagnosed with the disease, instead undergoing the procedure for 'prophylactic reasons' that were unsubstantiated.
The Age
31-07-2025
- Health
- The Age
Esperance mum fled WA after faking children's medical disorders, court told
An Esperance woman is fighting to be released on bail ahead of her sentencing after admitting to faking a long list of disorders and illnesses that she claimed her children were afflicted by. Sarah Jayne Kelly, 30, repeatedly told doctors her four young children had a raft of medical issues, including ADHD, autism and leukemia, and inserted a feeding tube into one child's nose which was later removed by doctors after they realised there was nothing wrong. Kelly also told doctors at least one of her children had cerebral palsy, which was a lie, the Perth District Court was told on Thursday. A GoFundMe page created in February 2021 on Kelly's behalf raised more than $2000 and stated that one of her children was 're diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), this is the second time within a year his had to battle leukemia, he was diagnosed originally in 2020'. It also stated: 'This time around it's a lot worse and in September he will require a bone marrow transplant. He's having regular chemotherapy and will be required to spend a fair amount of time in hospital.' Kelly was due to be sentenced in the Perth District Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to failing to protect a child from harm, before she put forward an application for bail. During the same hearing, Kelly also pleaded guilty to a non-appearance in a superior court after she fled the state last year with her children to New South Wales, and failed to appear in an Esperance court to face her charges. On Thursday, details of Kelly's 'pathological lies' were detailed, including how she underwent a double mastectomy and later a breast reconstruction, telling friends and family she was suffering from breast cancer. But the court was told she was never diagnosed with the disease, instead undergoing the procedure for 'prophylactic reasons' that were unsubstantiated.
The 42
27-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Jack O'Connor strongly indicates he will step down from Kerry management
ALL IRELAND WINNING manager, Jack O'Connor, has given a strong indication in his post-match press conference that he will step down as Kerry manager. After securing his fifth All-Ireland as manager, the Dromid Pearses man was questioned as to his future in the role. Advertisement He told a story, 'Well, all I know is I was going out the door Thursday evening with the with the bag and my missus took a picture of me going out the gate. And I already know that'll be up on the wall. That was my last, so I'd say no, she'll be framing that one.' Questioned further if this was him signing off on his third spell in charge of The Kingdom, he hinted that he wanted to have a word with his players before anything was confirmed. O'Connor's agreed term was due to expire after this season anyway. 'Look I think I'm on record, early in the year there, that that it would probably be my last time,' he said. 'I said, you know, so, look…the lads, before I tell anyone else there's a lot more important people down the corridor. Look, we'll do that in due course. There's no hurry.' * Check out the latest episode of The42′s GAA Weekly podcast here
Scottish Sun
25-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Payday loan firm with thousands of customers plunges into administration – what it means for YOU and your repayments
Read on to find out how you can make a claim ALL ALOAN Payday loan firm with thousands of customers plunges into administration – what it means for YOU and your repayments Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A Payday loan company has entered administration, affecting thousands of customers. Fund Ourselves Limited entered administration on Monday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Payday lender Fund Ourselves Limited has gone bust Credit: PA:Press Association Borrowers are being urged to continue making payments as normal, otherwise they risk damaging their credit score or being hit with additional charges as a penalty for late or missed payments. If your credit score takes a hit it could stop you from borrowing money in the future, for example if you want to apply for a mortgage, loan or even a phone contract. Sara Williams, founder of advice website Debt Camel, explains: 'If you have taken out a loan with Fund Ourselves then you still legally owe that money, the fact they have gone bust doesn't change this. "If repaying this loan will cause you problems, talk to a debt adviser." Customers who are struggling to make repayments should speak to the lender about arranging a more affordable plan to pay back the debt. They can also get free and impartial help from MoneyHelper. Louise Brittain and Robert Young of Azets Holdings Limited have been appointed as joint administrators to wind down the firm. They will be writing to all known creditors shortly to explain what the administration means for them and how to make a claim. Fund Ourselves Limited offered high-cost short-term credit loans and a small peer-to-peer lending platform. It also offered crowdfunded loans that were used to finance high-cost short-term credit loans. The FCA took action against the company to restrict its assets and permissions to carry out regulatory activities. The regulator said: 'We are engaging with the firm and the Joint Administrators to seek to ensure the best outcomes for customers.' Customers and retail investors of the company are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The scheme protects consumers when financial firms go out of business. For example, if your bank or insurer goes bust and can't give you your money back, then in some cases the FSCS may be able to give you compensation of up to £85,000. But this does not apply to Fund Ourselves Limited customers, the FCA said. What to do if you can't pay back a Payday loan HERE'S what you should do if you can't pay back a loan that you've taken out, according to the Money Advice Service: Contact the Payday lender as soon as possible - By law, they must pause any repayments for a reasonable amount of time until you can come up with a plan with a debt adviser for how to make the repayments affordable. They may also freeze interest or suspend charges. Think about cancelling the recurring payment - But ONLY if you've spoken to the lender first. This may damage your credit score further but if you need the money to pay for things like food, rent or utility bills then you may have to look at stopping the payments. You should also get free debt advice before doing this. Refuse to roll your loan over - The lender may advise you to "roll over" your loan to the next month but this is bad idea. It means you'll have to pay even more in charges and interest so you actually end up owing more. Instead, you should look at agreeing an affordable repayment plan. Get help from a free debt adviser - If you don't know how to deal with a Payday lender or are struggling with how you're going to approach them you can get free help from the following charities: StepChange Debt Charity National Debtline Citizens Advice – England and Wales Citizens Advice – Scotland Citizens Advice – Northern Ireland Advice NI The joint administrators will give more details about how any complaints will be dealt with in the coming months. If you have any questions about a claim against Fund Ourselves Limited, or any questions or loans and investments then you should contact the joint administrators' customer support team. To do so email fundourselves@ or call 07858 969 574. If you can't get answers to your questions from the administrators then you may be able to speak to the Financial Ombudsman Service. To check if you can make a complaint visit Sara Williams explains that you may be able to get a refund in certain circumstances. She said: "If the loan was large or you have borrowed several times from Fund Ourselves, you may be owed a refund for 'unaffordable lending'. "You will be able to make a claim to the administrators.' The FCA has also warned all customers to stay alert to fraud. If you are unexpectedly contacted by someone claiming to be from Fund Ourselves Limited or Azets, end the call and contact them using the number above. Which other Payday lenders have gone bust? Fund Ourselves Limited is not the first Payday lender to call it a day. One of the UK's biggest short-term lender, Wonga, went bust in August 2018. Since then, Sunny has gone into administration, affecting 50,000 customers. The high-cost credit firm went bust in 2020, blaming the impact of the coronavirus and the continued clampdown on the Payday loan sector. Piggy Bank, 247MoneyBox, QuickQuid, WageDayAdvance and Juo Loans have also gone bust, throwing customers into financial uncertainty. Many of them buckled under an influx of compensation claims over irresponsible lending. Now that the company has gone bust, compensation claims are at risk. Customers who have already submitted a claim may only get back a portion of what they are owed because the company might not be able to afford to pay you in full. The unaffordable loans may also be removed from your credit record. Borrowers who think they were irresponsibly lent to but haven't made a claim yet should do so. This is because when a company fails, your compensation claim will be added to the back of a long queue of people the business owes money to. Big investors and lenders will usually be paid first, which could mean the pot of money left for customers is much smaller. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Irish Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Over €30k raised for 'kind-hearted' eight-year-old girl battling rare cancer
Communities around Ireland have come together to raise more than than €30,000 in aid of a young girl from Co Limerick who is battling a rare form of blood cancer. Eighth-year-old Amelia Murphy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in June, soon after she had completed first class at Monaleen National School. According to her family, Amelia is known for her sunny personality and love of learning, while she's also a talented Irish dancer who proudly took part in her very first feis this year. The youngster is now undergoing an intensive treatment plan at Crumlin Children's Hospital, which requires frequent travel, extended hospital stays, and major life adjustments. Amelia's parents, Brendan and Caroline, have had to step back from work in order to care for their daughter and support her treatment. Amelia with her dad Brendan and brother Cillian Their friends have now set up a GoFundMe page in a bid to support the family as they navigate this difficult time and "so that the Murphys can focus entirely on what matters most — helping Amelia get better." A message shared by the fundraiser's organisers on the GoFundMe page states: "We are fundraising in support of 8-year-old Amelia Murphy, a bright, kind-hearted, and spirited little girl from our local community who has recently been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). "Amelia is the beloved daughter of Brendan and Caroline Murphy, who have been active and valued members of the Annacotty and Castletroy community for over 20 years. "Caroline and her mother Eileen are well known among Irish music fans and rarely miss a Nathan Carter concert. Brendan is a familiar face to many through his work and community involvement, and both parents have always been the first to support local events, schools, and clubs. "The Murphy family are passionate Limerick GAA supporters — they've cheered on the boys in green through thick and thin, and now we have a chance to cheer for them. "The financial impact is growing, with the cost of travel, accommodation, and time away from work placing a heavy burden on the family. Amelia with her mum Caroline "We have set up this GoFundMe to help ease that strain so that the Murphys can focus entirely on what matters most — helping Amelia get better. "Every donation, big or small, will make a meaningful difference. Your kindness and generosity will help this much-loved local family through the most challenging time of their lives. "Let's rally together and show the Murphys the same unwavering support they've always shown our community." The GoFundMe page has raised more than €30,900 from over 500 donations after being set up at the weekend. If you would like to make a donation you can visit the page here. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
