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Archive for February 14th, 2024
Raids bust illegal gambling operations, Crown workers
Raids on two suspected illegal gambling houses have netted thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips, with three Crown employees losing their jobs. February 14, 2024 Three Crown workers have lost their jobs after authorities raided two illegal gambling houses and seized thousands in cash and casino-style gaming chips. Investigators also found a baccarat table […]
Pilot strike ‘increasingly difficult’ for miners
Regional air passengers and workers face more travel headaches as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary extend industrial action from three to six days. February 14, 2024 Thousands of regional airline passengers and fly-in, fly-out workers face three extra days of disruptive flight cancellations as pilots working for a Qantas subsidiary extend industrial action. The […]
Man fined for biting pet pig during ‘torturous’ assault
Prolonged abuse of a pet pig described as bizarre and cruel has landed its owner a $5000 fine and a life ban from owning animals. February 14, 2024 A man who bit, bashed and choked his pet pig has copped a fine and a life ban from owning animals. Pan the pig squealed and tried to escape during the […]
Woodside protester ordered to pay for paint damage
An anti-Woodside activist who spray-painted a protest message on a window of its headquarters has been fined and order to pay the company more than $9000. February 14, 2024 A man who used a fire extinguisher to paint a protest message on Woodside Energy’s headquarters has copped a fine. Disrupt Burrup Hub campaigner Trent Steven […]