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Melissa Caddick dead, police confirm, after campers find her foot on NSW South Coast – 26 February 2021
A human foot found by campers on the NSW South Coast has been confirmed as the remains of missing Sydney woman Melissa Caddick. She had been under investigation for allegedly running a Ponzi scheme, using millions from investors to make lavish personal purchases.
WA launches investigation into Fortescue heritage bungle – 25 February 2021
An official investigation is under way into whether Fortescue Metals Group breached Western Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage Act, when it cleared a sensitive site at Weelamurra Creek earlier this month.
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AFP letter warns MPs delay reporting crimes could lead to reoffending in wake of Brittany Higgins rape allegation – 25 February 2021
The head of the Australian Federal Police has warned Prime Minister Scott Morrison about the need for politicians to report crimes quickly, as fallout from a rape allegation made by former staffer Brittany Higgins continues. Any delay in reporting criminal conduct can result in the loss of key evidence, continuation of the offending and/or reoffending by the alleged perpetrator.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-25/afp-letter-mps-warning-risk-crime-brittany-higgins/13191832
Fight erupts over Defence moves to sack special forces whistleblowers – 25 February 2021
A small number of special forces soldiers who blew the whistle on alleged war crimes at an official inquiry, have been issued termination notices against the recommendations of the military watchdog.
