Terella Brewing, a former Sunshine Coast hinterland venue, has been fined $150,000 by the Maroochydore Magistrates Court for the unlawful use of its premises. Magistrate Andrew Sinclair handed down the penalty after the business pleaded guilty to operating without proper development approvals. The venue, which closed in March 2024, previously hosted markets and live music … Read more
Lee Sze Ben, 52, appeared in court on June 12, 2026, to face 22 charges involving the alleged molestation and non-consensual filming of 14 women at the Health Step Foot Reflexology Centre in Holland Village. The alleged offences spanned multiple incidents between February 19, 2021, and December 27, 2024. Did You Know? The charges against … Read more
Japan is preparing to launch a nationwide education program focused on LGBTQIA+ awareness across schools, workplaces, and universities, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to gender and sexual diversity. The initiative, which follows the 2023 Act on the Promotion of Public Understanding of the Diversity of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, aims to … Read more
Stephen Court, a former World Vision director, spent years navigating high-risk humanitarian environments in Ethiopia, culminating in a tenure marked by civil war, kidnappings, and systemic displacement. His experience highlights the growing complexities of international aid, where security risks for staff are rising even as global funding for humanitarian crises faces record declines, according to … Read more
The involuntary manslaughter case against actor Alec Baldwin, stemming from the fatal 2021 shooting on the set of Rust, highlights a growing intersection between criminal justice, political polarization, and media narrative control. According to director Rory Kennedy, who documented the legal proceedings in The Trial of Alec Baldwin, the prosecution’s pursuit of the actor reflected … Read more
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed in police custody following a wave of sexual assault allegations involving more than 30 women. According to reports from the Nanterre prosecutor’s office, the investigation currently centers on 13 alleged victims, with accusations ranging from rape and attempted rape to sexual assault and harassment occurring between … Read more
A stray cat disrupted a murder trial at the Bulawayo High Court on June 3, 2026, forcing a temporary adjournment and the eventual relocation of court proceedings. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), the animal entered the courtroom and emitted a “mournful, ear-piercing wail,” causing a chaotic scene that involved police and … Read more
A 36-year-old Canberra man has been taken into custody following his arrest on Thursday, now facing nearly 70 charges related to allegations of sexual assault and violence. Authorities confirmed that officers from the sexual assault and child abuse team executed a search at the man’s home in Bruce as part of the investigation. Did You … Read more
Indonesian authorities have renewed their efforts to bring home corruption suspect Paulus Tannos following a decision by a Singaporean court to reject his application to block extradition proceedings. A Major Development in Cross-Border Enforcement Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated on Friday that the ruling is a significant development in Indonesia’s cross-border law … Read more
The trial of 35-year-old Filipina national De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban began its defence phase on Thursday, June 4, centering on her alleged involvement in a transnational scam syndicate. Panganiban, who is the first of 12 individuals charged in a cross-border operation to face trial, stands accused of conspiring to cheat Singaporean victims through government official … Read more