‘Incel’ who killed 11 in Toronto van murders sentenced to life in prison Witnesses at Monday hearing describe devastation from 2018 attack in which Alek Minassian ploughed rented van into busy sidewalk The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2022
A B&M Bargains and the place where Tommy Shelby got married - surprising places bought and sold by the Queen in Greater Manchester Buckingham Palace is the Royal Family's traditional home, but there are many more properties owned by The Queen - and some of them are here in Greater Manchester Manchester Evening News · Jun 13, 2022
Does the Queen own the Crown Estate? And why does that matter for independence? The ownership of the Crown Estate is a legal minefield... The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2022
Youpla funeral fund collapse: liquidator investigates whether founder committed crime Indigenous funeral fund creditors told of preliminary investigations into whether payments to founder’s company were illegal The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2022
Tim Ferguson: Peter Dutton finds nuclear under the table as monarchists fear for democracy Solar energy from a gigantic space-based generator has spilt onto everything above ground. Opposition Leader Peter Duttons says the solution is nuclear. The New Daily · Jun 10, 2022
Alan Hall case: New Zealand begins unprecedented inquiry into ‘significant miscarriage of justice’ Solicitor general determined to find out why man who spent 19 years in jail for murder he did not commit was ‘so severely let down by the justice system’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2022
Retrial for jailed Qld financial adviser A former Queensland financial adviser accused of swindling $6 million from clients to invest in a South Australian abalone farm has had his conviction quashed. AAP · Jun 10, 2022
WA regulators back Blackstone's Crown bid Western Australia's gaming regulators have signed off on the $8.9 billion takeover of Crown Resorts by US private equity giant Blackstone. AAP · Jun 10, 2022
Blackstone closes in on Crown Resorts as WA government approves takeover of Perth casino Blackstone is likely to become the new owner of Perth's casino as the WA government approves the US firm's acquisition of Crown Resorts, but Federal Court approval is still required before the takeover can proceed. ABC News · Jun 10, 2022
Crown Perth clean-up remains unclear after royal commission report as Blackstone takeover looms As corporate equity giant Blackstone moves a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts, the WA government is keeping its cards close to its chest about how it plans to address money laundering, criminal infiltration and problem gambling at the Perth casino. ABC News · Jun 9, 2022
Blackstone Closes In Crown Bid After Australia Approvals: Reuters Blackstone Inc (NYSE:BX), the investment management company, is likely to take the reigns of Australia’s Crown resorts after the country’s regulators approve the bid, Reuters reported. Crown resorts have been mired in allegations of money laundering, making its investors nervous and eager for an overhaul or ownership transition. The COVID-19 pandemic and… Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022
NSW gaming regulator finds Blackstone 'suitable' to hold licence for Sydney casino Corporate equity giant Blackstone is a step closer to its takeover of Crown Resorts after gaming regulators in NSW and Victoria rule it is "suitable" to hold a casino licence. ABC News · Jun 9, 2022
Watchdogs approve $8.9b takeover of Crown Victoria and NSW casino watchdogs have approved Blackstone's $8.9 billion takeover of Crown, but Western Australia still needs to sign off on deal. AAP · Jun 9, 2022
Asda issues warning over law change for sale of fruit and veg Lord Rose of Monewden said putting the plans into place would also be 'costly' Leeds Live · Jun 8, 2022
AAP · Jun 8, 2022 NZ man freed after 19 years in jail New Zealand Supreme Court Chief Justice Helen Winklemann has quashed the murder conviction of Alan Hall, freeing the Kiwi after 19 years in prison.
Daily Record · Jun 7, 2022 Delighted Joan (89) awarded BEM for lifelong services to education and music in Perthshire With decades of playing and teaching behind her, the Bankfoot resident was described by the Crown as “one of the finest Scottish fiddle pianists in recent memory”
Daily Record · Jun 7, 2022 Perthshire medical pioneer Barry awarded with MBE in Queen's Honours List The 62-year-old of Wester Ballindean has been recognised by the Crown for establishing systems and procedures which have “helped to save thousands” of lives
ABC News · Jun 5, 2022 Sydney news: Strike Force Hawk officers arrest 15 men in Firearm Prohibition Order raids MORNING BRIEFING: NSW police put new Firearm Prohibition Orders to use in week-long raid operation targeting alleged organised crime figures.
ABC News · Jun 4, 2022 Eddie Mabo and Gerard Brennan overturned the terra nullius policy and changed Australia forever As a young reporter, I saw a listing for a case at the High Court of Australia. Few Australians then knew the name Eddie Mabo but I sensed this case may change Australia, says Stan Grant in this extract from his 2022 Mabo Lecture.
inkl Originals · Jun 4, 2022 The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 4 June 2022 It may sound like a sickeningly sweet lolly but that hasn't stopped "platinum jubilee" from rolling off a lot of tongues lately. As Britain marks 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, we ponder what maketh a monarch.
Wales Online · Jun 3, 2022 Crown symbol returning to pint glasses as part of government post-Brexit plans Crown stamp gave customers confidence they were not being sold a short measure of beer
Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022 Boris Johnson announces plans to revive imperial measurements in UK supermarkets The UK Government has also unveiled plans to bring back the Crown symbol on pint glasses.
ABC News · Jun 3, 2022 Crown could secure licence to open Barangaroo casino despite being found unfit by gaming regulator last year Crown Resorts is on the verge of securing a licence to finally open its Sydney casino 15 months after being deemed "unfit" by the NSW gaming regulator.
Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022 Boris Johnson announces return to imperial measurements in British shops to mark Jubilee British shops will be able to sell products in pounds and ounces, while the Crown symbol will replace the EU-wide ‘CE’ marking on glasses, to declare it will adequately measure a pint of beer
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2022 Consultation to review ‘overbearing EU rules’ on imperial measurements Plans to revisit regulations on the use of imperial measurements in Britain will restore ‘common sense’ to the statute book, the Government said.