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Cheryl Goodenough

Qld principal admits fraud but not greed

Suzette Webster previously admitted taking sick leave to attend Melbourne Cup functions and travel. (AAP)

A Queensland principal of 31 years defrauded the government and students of nearly $64,000 over half a decade, but in a "most unusual case" wasn't motivated by greed or personal benefit.

Instead John Leonard Webster used an Education Department credit card to buy an iPhone later given to his daughter, fitness trackers for staff, gifts for Japanese dignitaries and raffle prizes like skydiving experiences, Brisbane Magistrates Court was told on Friday.

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