The Daily Aus Headlines: Charges laid in 1977 murder case
Dec 4, 2024
A man has finally been charged in a cold case involving the 1977 murders of two women in Melbourne. In a separate legal battle, Senator Pauline Hanson is facing hefty costs after losing a case regarding racial abuse. Meanwhile, South Korea is engulfed in political turmoil as its President faces pressure to resign following the imposition of military law. On a brighter note, history is made as a transgender woman is named Model of the Year, marking a significant moment for representation in the fashion industry.
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Hanson Loses Court Application
- Senator Pauline Hanson lost a court application to reduce costs owed to Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
- The court deemed the racial abuse case significant for both parties.
1977 Murder Case
- Perry Karimbalis was extradited from Italy to Australia to face murder charges for the 1977 deaths of two women.
- He had resided in Greece, protected by a law preventing charges after two decades.
Martial Law in South Korea
- South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol briefly imposed martial law due to alleged threats from North Korea and political disputes.
- This decision, later reversed, sparked calls for his resignation.