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Man posts Facebook messages on how he killed daughter
Published on 19 May, 2011 at 12:49 in Local | Viewed 355 views times | No Comments
Melbourne, May 18 : An Australian man who stabbed his two-year-old daughter to death and posted updates on Facebook pleaded guilty Wednesday. One message read: “I’ve killed her… She’s just lying there… and her guts are hanging out”.
Ramazan “Ramzy” Acar, 24, kidnapped his daughter Yazmina from outside her home. He then gave her mother Rachelle D’Argent updates about his plan to murder the child, the Herald Sun reported.
Yazmina was stabbed…
Two Melbourne airports get threats
Published on 18 May, 2011 at 12:08 in Local | Viewed 212 views times | No Comments
Melbourne: Australian police swarmed two airports in Melbourne Wednesday morning after threat letters were sent to media outlets, officials said.
The Herald Sun reported that a letter threatening the Avalon and Tullamarine airports were sent to its office Wednesday morning.
“The threat was explicit and talked about the exact weapons that would be used,” it said.
Victoria state police requested media outlets not to reveal the contents of the letter. They have…
Vic Coalition announces $40 million flood recovery boost
Published on 15 May, 2011 at 10:31 in Local | Viewed 675 views times | No Comments
MAY 14th : Deputy Premier and Leader of The Nationals Peter Ryan today announced an additional $40 million worth of initiatives to help regional communities and businesses recover from the devastating 2010-2011 Victorian floods.
Speaking at The Nationals State Conference in Shepparton, Mr Ryan said the funding included $30 million for the Flood Recovery Community Infrastructure Fund and $10 million for the Victorian Business Flood Recovery Fund.
“The Flood Recovery Community…
Victoria Police Singhs a New Tune!
Published on 15 May, 2011 at 3:22 in Local | Viewed 1,367 views times | No Comments
It takes an extraordinary individual to take on a career where every moment of your work could be a threat to your life. It also takes an extraordinary individual to take a step from working in a cosy corporate environment to handling dangerous crimes,…
Ease visa restrictions for India, China: Australian varsities
Published on 11 May, 2011 at 13:05 in Local | Viewed 388 views times | No Comments
Melbourne: Beleaguered Australian universities have come together to plead for easing of visa restrictions for students from India and China.
The two most populous countries in the world provide the vast bulk of international students to Australia. There has been a significant drop in students from India putting many self-funded Australian universities and other higher education providers in deep financial crisis.
Though the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) recently…
