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'Vile conduct': jogging trail rapist's appeal denied

An appeal court has found rapist Joel Russo will present a danger to women "long into the future" as they denied his 20-year prison term challenge.

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Rapist who preyed on drunk woman thrown behind bars

Convicted rapist Karl Bacash has been sentenced to seven years in jail after a jury found him guilty of assaulting a vulnerable woman.

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Abusive man jailed for 'discarding' wife in Sudan

The first Victorian prosecuted with commonwealth exit-trafficking has been locked up for more than four years for treating his wife "as a chattel".

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How Bankruptcies and CCJs Affect Your Credit Score

There’s no easy way to say this, but bankruptcies and County Court Judgements (CCJs) can devastate your credit score - they stay there for 6 years and are a massive red flag to lenders.

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Geelong doctor Shafiul Milky sentenced to at least 11 years in prison over sexual assaults on patients

A judge has described the behaviour of GP Shafiul Milky as "a grave violation of trust" after he sexually assaulted multiple patients during consultations under the guise of providing medical care.

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Violent thug brothers beat man over affair speculation

Two Geelong brothers violently beat a man one of them suspected of having an affair with his wife, a court has heard.

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Merri Creek rapist Joel Russo described by Victorian judge as 'an extreme danger to women'

During a pre-sentence hearing, a County Court judge describes a violent rape committed by Joel Russo against a woman jogging along Melbourne's Merri Creek as "every woman's worst nightmare".

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Holidaymakers owed £4.5million in refunds from airlines - including BA and Ryanair

Which? has revealed County Court Judgements (CCJ) collectively worth more than £4.5million have piled up against airlines including easyJet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air

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Woman told to leave court after breastfeeding protest

A woman has been asked to leave the County Court after trying to stage a breastfeeding protest after a judge last week asked a breastfeeding mother to go.

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Judge stands by decision to ask breastfeeding woman to leave Melbourne court

County Court Judge Mark Gamble stands by his decision to ask a breastfeeding woman to leave a Melbourne courtroom, saying the direction was "self-explanatory".

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Lawyer for Malka Leifer tells jury alleged victim told 'blatant lies' and lacks credibility

During closing arguments in the sex abuse trial of the former principal of an ultra-orthodox Jewish school in Melbourne, defence barrister Ian Hill calls the alleged victims' credibility into question, accusing one woman of telling "blatant lies".

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Credibility of alleged victims defended as sex abuse trial of former principal Malka Leifer draws to a close

As the County Court trial nears its conclusion, prosecutors say three sisters who have accused former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer of sexual abuse are credible witnesses, even though their allegations about what happened have changed over the years.

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Fake Uber driver to stand trial over sexual assaults

Francesco De Luise has been committed to stand trial over claims he pretended to be an Uber driver to lure women into his car before sexually assaulting them.

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Bendigo's $152m law precinct highlights 'disgraceful' state of regional courts, lawyers say

Bendigo's new $152m law complex is now open for business, but advocates say it's highlighting the problems with other regional courts that are run down and unsafe, particularly for domestic violence victims.

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Ex-police prosecutor loses attempt to reduce sentence

A man who prosecuted sex offenders for Victoria Police while secretly filming a woman and teenage girl undressing will remain in prison after he lost an appeal.

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Malka Leifer protested her innocence in tears as she was stood down, County Court trial hears

Appearances from former staff members at the ultra-Orthodox Adass Israel Jewish School detailed how Mrs Leifer denied wrongdoing after she was accused of abusing three sisters in her role as principal.

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Crane company convicted and fined over fatal safety breach at Box Hill site

A crane company is convicted and fined $400,000 over the death of a worker who had a large container filled with concrete fall on him at a Melbourne building site.

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Former business manager stole $432k from Melbourne High due to 'compulsion to gamble', court hears

Melbourne High School's former business manager took advantage of the school's poor financial oversight to steal more than $432,000, the County Court of Victoria hears.

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Trial of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer begins in County Court of Victoria

A Victorian court hears allegations school principal Malka Leifer told a former student "this will help you for your wedding night" while allegedly sexually assaulting her at a school camp. Warning: This story contains details of allegations of sexual abuse.

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Elderly drivers urged to sue car rental companies who refuse to give them hire vehicles

Work and Pensions minister Deborah Stedman-Scott said over 70s affected should make County Court claims for compensation under equality laws

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CAA raises ‘significant concerns’ over Wizz Air for failing to pay money owed to customers

The Hungarian airline has failed to pay a large number of County Court Judgements made against it

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Wizz Air slammed by regulator for 'unacceptable behaviour' regarding complaints

Hungarian airline Wizz Air has come under fire from the UK Civil Aviation Authority after attracting 811 complaints per million passengers from July to September

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Regulator slams ‘unacceptable’ Wizz Air behaviour

Passengers are waiting too long to receive money owed by the Hungarian airline, the Civil Aviation Authority said

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Energy Australia pleads guilty after death of Yallourn power station worker Graeme Edwards

The County Court heard Graeme Edwards' death while performing maintenance at the Yallourn power station was avoidable and preventable.

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Collingwood identity Jeffrey 'Joffa' Corfe pleads guilty to child sexual abuse

One of the Collingwood Football Club's most colourful and divisive identities, Jeffrey "Joffa" Corfe, pleads guilty to child sex abuse, but is unlikely to ever set foot in prison for the crime.

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