“Unbelievable”: Fortescue competitor put under heavy pressure in IP theft case

A judge was told that Fortescue employees who left the ship to start their own commodities start-up were too scared to confront the allegations against them and instead offered implausible explanations for their actions. Lawyers for the iron ore giant said on Tuesday that the case brought in May against Perth start-up Element Zero and … Read more

Perpetrator arrested in car theft in Melbourne

Nearly 20 people were arrested and four stolen vehicles recovered after Victoria Police completed an overnight operation in Melbourne's west. Operation Vista ran from August 5 to 8 and targeted the Wyndham City area in Melbourne's south-west. Members of the Westgate Divisional Response Unit deployed in large numbers to scan vehicles and locate stolen cars, … Read more

Manypeaks Cricket Club loses thousands after ‘worst ever’ water tank theft at its home ground

A Great Southern cricket club is “stunned” after two 23,000-litre water tanks were stolen from their home ground in a “well-planned” robbery. The home ground of Manypeaks Cricket Club at Proctor Oval on the South Coast Highway in the Manypeaks urban area was targeted by thieves in May.

Former Miss Universe and reality TV finalist admits drinking problem after $9,000 theft

A Miss Universe model and Beauty and the Geek finalist admitted she has a drinking problem as she avoided conviction for stealing a $6,000 Chanel handbag and a $2,000 phone during a party at a popular nightclub. Daniella Pamela Caceres, 29, was with her partner at Sussudio in Potts Point at 3am on December 10 … Read more