An Australian Border Force employee has been charged with receiving a bribe to allow almost seven kilograms of cocaine to bypass security and enter the country An Australian Border Force employee has been refused bail and is set to appear in court on Wednesday after being charged with receiving a bribe to allow almost seven kilograms of cocaine to bypass security was also charged for bribing a Commonwealth official to allow the safe passage of the delivery of cocaine estimated to be worth more than $2 million worked as a supervisor within the Border Force which allowed her to search cargo and security systems to determine if packages and parcels were flagged for examination Police will allege the man conspired with the ABF employee to ensure a parcel containing 6.9 kilograms of cocaine would dodge examinations and enter the country It is further alleged the ABF member received “cash and high value items" in the months leading up to the offence as well as providing information on a dummy run of cosmetics arriving in Australia from Malaysia in late February She was charged with receive a bribe of a Commonwealth public official unauthorized disclosure of information and aid counsel of procure the importation of a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs The man was charged with bribe Commonwealth official counsel or procure the importation of commercial quantity of border controlled drugs and communicating and dealing with information by non-Commonwealth officers The pair will appear in court on Wednesday with the ABF official to appear in the Downing Centre Local Court while the Mount Pritchard man is set to stand in Fairfield Local Court The new AFP and NSW Police Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) revealed on Wednesday there were 40 full-time investigators and analysts focusing on targeting public and private officials who are on the payroll of organised crime An AFP statement said New South Wales was “ground zero” for Australia’s illicit drug importations AFP Deputy Commissioner Crime Ian McCartney said the Strike Team was identifying and charging the “secret weapons” behind organised crime – trusted insiders and “double-dealing employees” “We see the carnage and grief caused by illicit drugs and those who traffic them – innocent people are caught in the crosshairs and the risk increases for our first responders including healthcare workers,’’ Deputy Commissioner McCartney said NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Michael Fitzgerald said corruption was not just betrayal of trust takes us closer to dismantling the networks that feed drugs into our communities,” he said For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Edgar Campos is accused of murdering his neighbour Michael Wickham in a dispute over a fallen tree A man accused of murdering his neighbour during a dispute over a fallen tree branch allegedly muttered “call the cops is charged with the murder of Michael Wickham CCTV cameras allegedly captured the physical confrontation between the two men Police allege Wickham visited Campos’ home several times in December and appeared “aggressive” on the day of the alleged murder as he banged on the door of the home It’s understood the pair had an ongoing dispute over a tree on Campos’ property that kept dropping branches into Wickham’s home Wickham came to Campos’ driveway and an altercation between the two men ensued Triple-0 was called and paramedics arrived on the scene but Wickham could not be revived and Campos was taken into custody and charged with murder Wickham attended Campos’ home and banged on the door calling for him but his wife [was]” Justice Sarah McNaughton said “The deceased was banging on the doors and walls and calling out to the occupants at which point she became fearful and called the cops.” Wickham left the premises however returned the next day and confronted Campos Campos asked Wickham to get off his property before things became heated and at one point Wickham attempted to gouge out one of Campos’ eyes before Wickham was placed in a chokehold for nine minutes An exact cause of death has not yet been determined Justice McNaughton said the case was “clearly tragic from all perspectives” “I’m of the view that there are risks … but these risks can be appropriately mediated,” she said of her bail decision reside at an elected address in Western Sydney not communicate with any of the witnesses involved in the case or go within 500m of the Mt Pritchard home A $500,000 surety has also been put in place Campos is expected to next appear before Parramatta Local Court on April 17 Text messages showed Erin accusing husband Simon of being a 'bare minimum parent' This unassuming property in Sydney’s south west sold for more than $1 million A south west Sydney home offered for the first time in almost 60 years has been sold for $1.056 million The property, at 80 Pritchard St went under the hammer over the weekend with a whopping 15 registered bidders There were more than five parties taking part in the auction action and they battled it out following an opening bid of $800,000 According to Professionals Paradise Realty Casula’s Stuart Zullo the sale price soared $106,000 above the $950,000 reserve price That reserve we set was at the top part of the guide so it was quite high,” Mr Zullo told the Fairfield Advance While the property has a three-bedroom dwelling with a couple of living spaces and a combustion fireplace it was the 1012 sqm lot which led to about 60 inspections during the campaign The kitchen and bathroom are in original condition so there were definitely more people looking to knock down and rebuild,” the agent said the buyers were one of those groups planning to demolish the dwelling Mr Zullo said the original owners had been there about 58 years The couple listed their home for sale to move interstate and be closer to family “They were over the moon with the result; The wife shed a few tears of joy on the day.” CoreLogic figures show the median house price in Mount Pritchard slipped 3.7 per cent in the 12 months to December to $672,500 third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. is quickly gaining a reputation for serving excellent pho Three police officers were spotted inspecting a luxury car in a driveway just metres from where a body was found in Sydney's south-west early on Wednesday before later arresting a man outside the home A man has been arrested at a home in Sydney's south-west just metres from where a person died from a suspected hit-and-run incident police were called to the intersection of Pritchard Street and Hemphill Avenue in Mt Pritchard over reports an injured man had been found laying on the road Critical care doctors and paramedics were tasked to the scene with the latter arriving first nothing could be done as the man was declared dead described by police as Indian sub-continental in appearance and aged between 20-30 suffered significant head and abdominal injuries A police spokesperson told SkyNews.com.au just before 7am it appeared the man had been struck by a car before the driver fled the scene detectives visited a home about 10 metres from where the man lay dead and spoke to a male outside the property At the same time three officers thoroughly examined a black Lexus looking underneath and inspecting the front of the vehicle The man was arrested about one hour later and placed into a paddy wagon It is understood he was taken to Fairfield Police Station for questioning The Lexus is expected to be towed for further examinations Inspector Ben McIntyre had earlier told reporters that investigators were appealing for motorists or witnesses of the suspected hit-and-run to come forward "At this time we’ll be calling for any people who were travelling on Pritchard St at Mt Pritchard between 2am and 3am to make contact with police especially if you have dash cam footage," he said in a press conference at the crime scene Detectives have already started door-knocking nearby homes along the usually busy street to collect CCTV footage as a number of properties had cameras installed Insp McIntyre urged the driver to turn themselves into police The man was discovered by a passing motorist about 3am That driver was in "shock" and was assessed by paramedics on scene The body remained on the road until at least 6am as forensic officers examined the scene for any clues and evidence behind what caused his death A police tent could be seen erected in the middle of the street Residents and those who frequent the area have been told to stay clear as the street remains closed and could be for some time as investigations continue Insp McIntyre also urged families who have not had a loved one return home for several hours or cannot make contact with them to call police Anyone with information should ring Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time NSW Police Inspector Benjamin McIntyre held a press conference urging the driver in an alleged fatal hit-and-run to come forward Little did he know the prime suspect was standing just metres behind him About 3am a passing motorist made a grim discovery when they saw a man lying on the road in Mount Pritchard Paramedics confirmed the 31-year-old Auburn man had died and appeared to have sustained significant head and torso injuries NSW Police officers quickly started investigating the incident as a suspected hit-and-run calling an 8.30am press conference near the crime scene at the corner of Pritchard Street and Hemphill Avenue Nine News was speaking to residents nearby who captured CCTV footage of the man staggering down the street McIntyre said police were working on the theory the man was hit by a car that failed to stop and called on the driver to hand themselves in One reporter asked: “If the driver behind the wheel of that car is watching you right now Left: police appeal for information about the alleged hit-and-run at a press conference on Wednesday morning as the suspect is seen in the background (red circle) Right: the suspect is arrested.Credit: Nine McIntyre replied: “Attend your local police station or contact us immediately We really need to speak to you and we appeal to your conscience.” The driver may indeed have been watching – but not on television Behind McIntyre during the press conference a man was seen pacing in front of a two-storey brick house Moments later officers descended on the house taking the car as evidence and arresting the same 55-year-old man in connection with the alleged hit-and-run They also say they found almost $950,000 in cash in the house The man was taken to Fairfield police station where he was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death failing to stop and assist and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime He was refused bail to appear at Fairfield Local Court on Thursday Police are using CCTV from neighbouring homes to piece together the chain of events and specialist crash investigation officers have been called in to investigate Neighbours told Nine News they were praying for the Auburn man lying in the street as they watched police doing CPR on him They described the area as a friendly community and one of the best streets in which to live in Sydney One reporter asked: \\u201CIf the driver behind the wheel of that car is watching you right now McIntyre replied: \\u201CAttend your local police station or contact us immediately We really need to speak to you and we appeal to your conscience.\\u201D The driver may indeed have been watching \\u2013 but not on television It’s a feat that hasn’t been achieved in 22 years but Mounties have finally written their names into the history books; with teams represented in all three NSWRL senior competitions the club from Mount Pritchard has the opportunity to achieve Sydney Shield Ron Massey Cup and Intrust Super Premiership NSW supremacy Not since the St George Dragons in 1980 has a club appeared in three NSWRL deciders but in 2016 it is arguably even more difficult to achieve; while the top NSWRL grade used to be the most elite competition in Rugby League the NRL now applies even more pressure on the divisions below it Given that the Canberra Raiders have also advanced to the Preliminary Final in that competition the system has been working perfectly in 2016 Rather than be surprised at his club’s success Intrust Super Premiership NSW coach Steve Antonelli explains that an expectation of success has driven the outcome that’s been our goal from the start of the year – to be at our best,” Antonelli told NSWRL.com.au “To have three teams in the Grand Finals is great for the club.” Having joined forces ahead of the 2012 season the Raiders-Mounties partnership at first raised a few eyebrows in Rugby League circles; the Mounties club based in the South West Sydney suburb of Mount Pritchard has long been a proud supporter of Rugby League at all levels but is based 250km up the Hume Highway from its NRL partner is something that staff and players have long got used to as Antonelli’s Grand Final week plan would indicate: “I go back to Canberra today most of the Canberra boys are in Canberra,” the coach said speaking at the NSWRL Captain’s Call at Parramatta’s Pirtek Stadium train the Mounties boys and come together for maybe 40 minutes max at the back end of the week.” The partnership took some time to bear fruit with the Intrust Super Premiership NSW side missing the finals in 2012 and 2013 A sixth-place finish came the following season before back-to-back minor premierships in 2015 and 2016 have now made The Big Dance four years in a row – including a maiden premiership in the competition last year – and coach Mark Speechley also puts the success down to the Canberra partnership “Everything from there happens from up the top and comes straight through from Steve “All the players get on board and there’s a pathway there as well who has risen from the Ron Massey Cup to the NRL) this year went up and just everyone’s excited about the club the way it’s set up… I just love everything about it.” While it is not uncommon for NRL clubs to have two or more feeder clubs below them in the senior grades the Raiders are fortunate to have a single and direct line of communication running from top to bottom co-coach Gary Burgess is appreciative of the direct instruction he receives from Antonelli and Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart “We just get our instructions off our head coach Steve Antonelli and just roll through the program and go from there,” Burgess explained “It’s an outstanding effort from Steve Antonelli and (Football Manager) Steve Litvensky not us – we’re just the ones that follow.” the large team of coaching staff will be focused on the basics this week as they approach NSWRL Grand Final Day; all three teams were dominant enough to take the Minor Premiership in their respective competitions so it will mostly be a mental battle to continue the form for one more week Speechley understands the pressure of expectation that has now been heaped on the club but believes his players are up for the challenge “But everyone’s excited about it and enjoying it Witness history this September at the 2016 NSWRL Grand Final Day. On Sunday, 25 September the Intrust Super Premiership NSW decider, along with the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield Grand Finals, take place at Pirtek Stadium, with tickets just $10 for adults and kids under 12 free. Click here to secure your seat. Todd knows Tamworth will rally for Magic Round The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights | Round Nine - Roosters v Bulldogs Team List Tuesday | Junior Reps Grand Finals This is probably not the page you’re looking for A man has died on a footpath outside a home in Sydney's west, with shocking images showing a pool of blood staining the concrete. The grim discovery was made about 8.45pm on Friday, with emergency services called to Georgina Crescent in Melonba, near Mount Druitt. Despite the efforts of first responders, the man, who had been found unresponsive on the footpath, could not be revived. He is believed to be in his 30s but is yet to be formally identified. 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Horror as man is found dead on footpathCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Error: no decision tree source folder detected The NSW Government will pay a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the death of Ian Charles Draper in 2001 was last seen leaving his place of work at Mount Pritchard Community Club Mr Draper's car was located in Leppington on 17 September 2001 The vehicle was found locked and undamaged A forensic examination of the vehicle was conducted but no evidence was found Checks of Mr Draper's phone and bank records found they have not been used or accessed since his disappearance Any assistance from the public will be treated as confidential and may be given any time of the day or night at any police station The urgent assistance and co-operation of the public is especially sought in the matter The allocation of this reward will be at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Police Click here for more information on Ian Charles Draper on the NSW Police Force Missing Persons Enquiry System Any information you have about this is worth giving to police no matter how small or insignificant it may seem You can provide information to police via any of the methods below: Any information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence Your help may give police the clue they need to close this case and provide some comfort for the families of victims.