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Archive for May 5th, 2023
Life sentence for mother who murdered, burned kids
Margaret Hawke has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 25 years, for murdering her three children and burning their bodies. May 5, 2023 A mother who stabbed, strangled and suffocated her three children before burning their bodies in a house fire will spend at least 25 years behind bars. […]
Hundreds of corruption charges dropped over police delay
Jacob Anthonisz’ lawyer says the Perth physiotherapist is both relieved and frustrated after prosecutors dropped 542 corruption charges against him. May 5, 2023 Prosecutors have dropped all 542 corruption charges against a West Australian physiotherapist accused of participating in the theft of more than $20 million in public funds. The Crown had accused Jacob Anthonisz, 46, […]
WA mum who murdered, burned three kids to be sentenced
Port Hedland mother Margaret Hawke, who admitted murdering her three children before burning their bodies in a house fire, is due to be sentenced. May 5, 2023 A mother who admitted stabbing, strangling and suffocating her three children before burning their bodies in a house fire in a West Australian town is set to learn […]
WA housing affordability is deteriorating, says report
Housing affordability has significantly deteriorated in Western Australia due to rising interest rates and limited supply, a report says. May 5, 2023 Housing affordability in Western Australia has significantly deteriorated over the past two years due to rising interest rates and limited supply, with experts warning there’s no end in sight. Loan delinquency among new […]