Carly Cook

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Giselle Wakatama |Carly Cook

Prominent Sydney plastic surgeon Richard Sackelariou has been sentenced to six years in jail, with a four-year non-parole period for engaging in child prostitution. The District Court has heard Sackelariou lured six girls into hotel rooms for sex, grooming them with large sums of money. In December last year, Sackelariou, aged 70, pleaded guilty to 10 charges involving girls in Sydney, Queensland and Newcastle in 2021 and 2022.

Jan 21, 2025 | abc.net.au | Giselle Wakatama |Carly Cook

An arrest warrant has been issued for a fugitive who absconded from a rehabilitation centre near Newcastle after he allegedly forged Supreme Court bail documents. Hussein Chamas, 35, failed to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on Monday, January 20. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said he was arrested amid the Operation Ironside probe and is alleged to be a member of a syndicate that used the AN0M platform to import illicit drugs into Australia.

Jan 16, 2025 | abc.net.au | Carly Cook |Bridget Murphy

Intense storms continue to sweep over large parts of New South Wales, with the latest fronts bringing marine-rescue dramas and giant hail to northern areas of the state. A wild storm front caused chaos on the waters around Tweed Heads on Thursday afternoon. Point Danger Marine Rescue Commander John Murray said several yachts were ripped from their moorings, and a vessel with a teenager on board was drifting towards the Barney Point Bridge.

Dec 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Romy Stephens |Carly Cook

A multi-agency search has resumed for a teenage boy at a beach on the New South Wales Central Coast. Emergency services were called to North Avoca Beach about 3pm on Tuesday following reports a 15-year-old boy was missing in the water. The teen was reportedly swept from rocks. Helicopters, police, ambulance, surf lifesavers and marine rescue involved in yesterday's search efforts failed to locate the boy. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said search conditions had improved.

Dec 24, 2024 | abc.net.au | Romy Stephens |Carly Cook

A multi-agency search is underway for a teenage boy at a beach on the New South Wales Central Coast. Emergency services were called to North Avoca Beach around 3pm, following reports a 15-year-old boy was missing in the water. The teen was reportedly swept from rocks. Two helicopters have been circling the area, while police, ambulance and surf lifesavers are also involved in the search.