A primary school principal has been charged with possession of child exploitation material and sexually grooming children Patric Brady, 54, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon after police searched his home at Pimpama, on the northern end of the Gold Coast Brady has been the highly respected principal at nearby Oxenford State School since October 2018 A Queensland Police spokesperson noted there is 'no indication' his alleged offending was related to his employment It will be alleged Brady was found to be in possession of the material as well as encrypted messaging services used to groom children in the Philippines He was charged with one count of possessing child exploitation material and three counts of soliciting child abuse material by using a carriage service Brady also faces one count each of grooming a person to make it easier to engage in sexual activity with a child outside of Australia and grooming a child to engage in sexual activity outside of Australia The arrest stemmed from a joint operation by Queensland Police and the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) Ongoing investigations into the extent of the alleged offences are led by Queensland Police's Task Force Argos which specialises in online child exploitation and abuse Argos detective inspector Glen Donaldson said officers were leaving 'no stone unturned' in efforts to identify alleged offenders 'The issue of Live Online Child Sexual Abuse (LOCSA) of vulnerable children across the world is a significant concern and remains a targeting priority of law enforcement across Australia,' Mr Donaldson said 'Law enforcement continue to share intelligence on a daily basis working together to identify those who seek to hide on platforms they believe make them anonymous and our detectives will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to identify and prosecute offenders.' A spokesperson for the Department of Education said it is aware an 'employee was arrested' and is providing counselling to those who require it 'The department is supporting the police investigation and is providing ongoing support to the affected school community,' the spokesperson said 'Counselling and guidance services are available for anyone requiring support.' Brady was granted bail at Southport Magistrates Court on Wednesday having previously been refused it by police after his arrest, the Courier Mail reports He is expected to return to face court on September 12 Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six.. We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our.. Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami.. 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Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) have today delivered on the promise of the addition of a community asset that formed a large part of their proposal when purchasing the rugby league club As part of that proposal and central to the future of sustainability of the club was the establishment of an external business model Following an in-depth and detailed analysis researching the viability of a Titans licensed venue located in the northern corridor of the Gold Coast at Oxenford and currently owned by the City of Gold Coast was identified have been produced for approval with the state of the art 2,500 square metre facility to be positioned in an easily accessible and visible location within the 22,000 square metre site The designs submitted for approval make maximum use of the flood prone location whilst retaining a green corridor and the facility will see more than 80 jobs created in the local area The club's owners are committed to building a community centre which provides a significant boost to the local area whilst also creating a host of exciting new opportunities and a place locals and visitors to the region can be proud of The Gold Coast Titans understand there may be some disruption to the Coomera Junior Cricket Club while some school sport will also need to be relocated The club is committed to working with local council to ensure positive outcomes are achieved for all parties Oxenford Community Club' will be operated as a separate with a team of four Directors appointed to provide the best level of operational governance it will share just one common Director with the Titans Rugby league Pty Ltd company however operate using a joint mission statement Community has been at the heart of the Gold Coast Titans organisation since 2007 with the club committed to playing a key role across the Gold Coast and broader community through the implementation of initiatives and programs which are designed to connect engage and make a difference to the lives of any individual or group we come into contact with We are driven to have a positive impact on their lives Our people and programs continue to be recognised nationally across the broader sporting community along with the NRL with Titans players awarded the prestigious Ken Stephen medal for the most outstanding contribution to community on three separate occasions Luke Douglas and most recently Ryan James the proud recipients of the codes most coveted community award Gold Coast Titans actively support a host of local schools charities and community organisations through the implementation of key programs the club has spent 18,446 hours and made 4,585 appearances with $3,121,181 in merchandise The Club also provides in excess of $120,000 funding to both the Burleigh Bears and Tweed Heads Seagulls whilst also providing more than $2,000,000 in players to the organisations Intrust Super Cup teams Oxenford Community Club' will provide a platform for the Gold Coast Titans to continue enhance and expand the reach of the club's community programs while also providing some financial relief to the football operations Gold Coast Titans are committed to the pursuit of excellence the delivery of sustained success and the creation of a strong community asset 'I feel blessed and lucky': Fotuaika celebrates 150 NRL games Judiciary update: Fotuaika cleared for milestone match Titans excited for upcoming Aged and Disability Expo A Gold Coast couple have sold their Oxenford home at 7 Mendooran Court 40 years after building it A GOLD Coast couple who were among the first to build in Oxenford when it shifted from farmland to housing have sold their home after 40 years Bruce and Adele Ramsay reluctantly relinquished their family home on Mendooran Court They bought the 5035sq m block of land in the estate which was then referred to as Cades County in the late 1970s after moving from Mt Isa Mrs Ramsay said they were visiting her parents who lived on the Gold Coast when her husband suggested moving to the area with their children Bruce and Adele Ramsay were among the first residents in their estate They bought the land in 1979 and build most of the property themselves it will be good to get them where (there) is a better education’.” They couldn’t afford a property on the water so looked further inland for a place to settle down “Oxenford was out in the bush when we built,” she said “We bought the land in 1979 so we were building this time forty years ago I think we were the second house in that area.” Queensland Government records state Oxenford was primarily farmland before its residential development began in the 1980s Mrs Ramsay said the area looked completely different then as Movie World and Wet’n’Wild were yet to be built The area was also part of Albert Shire Council before it merged with the Gold Coast council in 1995 The Ramsays built most of the house themselves It wasn’t until a decade ago that they started a two-stage renovation to bring it up to a more modern standard The area has changed a lot since the couple moved in A renovation 10 years ago has brought the house up to a more modern standard Mrs Ramsay said they held fond memories of the property “We had lots of family get-togethers because we had lots of space,” she said “We just loved living there and we miss it “It was a decision of the mind more than a decision of the heart “We felt that we wanted to get into somewhere where we don’t have the maintenance.” residents held onto their Oxenford houses for an average of 10 years said it was rare to come across people who had lived in a property so long “Out of all the properties I’ve ever sold in that part of the world … they’re the longest standing residents,” he said 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 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HAS this Gold Coast mega mansion been built in the wrong suburb The Oxenford house is on the market at more than $3 million and will smash the suburb record if it sells for its asking price is on a sprawling 1000sq m block overlooking Regatta Waters Lake but “oozes Sovereign Islands luxe on an unprecedented scale” who moved from up-market Sovereign Islands to the leafy suburb of Oxenford enlisted a designer and builder who typically work on the Sovereign Islands Ray White Sovereign Islands agents Rhonda Gunn and Edin Kara are marketing the property and said they were blown away when they first stepped inside “When I first walked into it I was just stunned,” Ms Gunn said “The quality just jumps out at you right from the word go Inside the luxury abode at 9 Temple Island Circuit The vendors moved from Sovereign Islands at Paradise Point to Oxenford Among its standout features is a curved Venetian plaster wall Mr Kara said the vendors loved the position on Temple Island Circuit so much they decided to make the move west CoreLogic records reveal they paid $600,000 for the block in 2017 before building their dream home “They loved the lake and the fact the block faces northeast and is so peaceful and quiet,” Mr Kara said “They always used to run around the lake and so bought a block of land to build their dream home.” While a sale of more than $3 million would be a record for the suburb the agents are confident of finding a buyer Property records show the highest sale in Oxenford is $1.26 million 2017 for a house on Brittany Drive Oxenford’s median house price is $527,250 according to REA Group was the voice of children's stories on Listen With Mother most comforting sound in the world: "Are you sitting comfortably Then I'll begin." For a generation of postwar children in homes without television She always treasured the quote of the little boy who said: "I like stories on the wireless because the pictures are better." There were other presenters of the programme – Julia Lang Dorothy Smith and Eileen Browne (who sang the nursery rhymes with George Dixon) – but the euphony of Daphne Oxenford's name flawless vocal delivery made her the main attraction She commuted to London from Manchester to record the programmes on two or three days each week. Otherwise, she raised two daughters while appearing regularly in the theatre and on television – from the second episode of Coronation Street in 1960 the helpful spinster at number five who looked after her ailing mother and had a criminal brother She stayed in Coronation Street for only a year though returned for guest appearances in 1971-72 From the 1950s to the 80s she was one of the team of unseen readers on Granada Television's What the Papers Say in which her gifts as a revue performer were exploited in a wide variety of comic and comically sombre intonations Daphne Oxenford's question 'Are you sitting comfortably?' is stingingly evocative Photograph: BBCOxenford was born and bred in Barnet She was trained at the Embassy School of Acting (now the Central School of Speech and Drama) in Swiss Cottage entertaining the troops at the end of the war touring in Britain with Sonnie Hale and then in Germany Oxenford made her West End debut in Laurier Lister's Tuppence Coloured at the Globe (now the Gielgud) in 1947 with Joyce Grenfell, Elisabeth Welch and Max Adrian The show ran for a year and was followed by another Lister revue in which Oxenford and Diana Churchill sang a song about film critics written by Sandy Wilson She married David Marshall, a chartered accountant, in 1951, and the couple made their home in Altrincham, near Manchester On radio in the 1970s, she formed a fruitful partnership with Les Dawson, and was prominent in popular television series for more than 30 years, ranging from The Sweeney and Casualty to Doctor Who, To the Manor Born (1979-81) with Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles and Fresh Fields (1984-86), with Julia McKenzie and Anton Rodgers she made occasional appearances with the Library theatre where a favourite role was gawky Miss Gossage in The Happiest Days of Your Life In Michael Elliott's sumptuous revival of TS Eliot's The Family Reunion at the Royal Exchange (and the Roundhouse in London) in 1979 she and Constance Chapman played the two chattering aunts of Edward Fox's tortured kind-hearted housekeeper of Jeremy Clyde's Sir Colenso Ridgeon in Shaw's The Doctor's Dilemma Her last London appearance was as Pauline Collins's mother in Simon Callow's touching production of Sharman Macdonald's Shades at the Albery (now the Noël Coward) in 1992 but she continued working on radio and television until recently appearing in Heartbeat in 2005 as a frail centenarian who discovers that she is really only 99 When David died in 2003 – the couple had moved south to Epping Green in Essex to be near their elder daughter's family – she settled into the actors' home born 31 October 1919; died 21 December 2012 This article was amended on 12 January 2013. The original referred to Listen with Mother as opening with the Berceuse from Fauré's Dolly suite for piano duet: in fact this music ended the programme The Gold Coast Titans will turn to two experienced heads to lead the Sapphire Series program in 2024 with the club’s inaugural captain returning to lead the side who captained the side in the Titans inaugural season in 2022 will return to the top job and will be joined by 2023 captain Bryah Gafa as deputy Oxenford missed the start of the 2023 campaign as she returned to the court after giving birth to her first child a key defender and one of the Titans best players over the past two seasons led the club to finals last year as she took on the leadership role The two form one of the strongest leadership pairings in the league with both Oxenford and Gafa determined to push their team towards the Sapphire Series trophy this season Mid-court general Lily Gray will resume her role as skipper for the Ruby Series team after guiding the side to finals last season She’ll be joined by another inaugural Titan in Stella Atkinson with the Ballina junior to join the leadership team as vice-captain for 2024 All four leaders were selected from a player-led vote with Titans Netball head coach Temepara Bailey extremely proud of the appointments The Titans will have two teams in the Gold Coast based Elite Premier League competition in 2024 with the club looking to defend the title won in its inaugural season last year Courtney Murphy will captain the Titans Blue side with Anna Atkinson to serve as her deputy while Madi Peisley and Atlanta Horan will co-captain the Titans Yellow team Countdown to the 2025 HART Titans Netball Schools League begins WHEN the designer takes inspiration from Hollywood Hills and a grand piano you know something special will be created Universal House – a one-of-a-kind property – can be found in suburban Oxenford Oxenford – from the Hollywood Hills to the hills of Oxenford Oxenford – the one-of-a-kind property features a tree in the middle of the house Enjoy the deck overlooking the leafy gardens The “wavelike” style of concrete wall panels and pre-made curved resin fascia panels is the true standout of the house “The whole idea was to make it look like a piano and it’s got the curves you see in houses on the Hollywood Hills,” said marketing agent Sebastian Ross of Ray White Pacific Pines “It’s got that 60s and 70s feel but with a very modern twist “The components had to be made to order and put together on site.” From the front the wavelike features stand out space and nature is evident as a huge tree fills a centre void “With the glass panels and the huge tree you get the beautiful texture of the glass as well as the wood and greenery from the tree,” he said “When the morning light hits the tree it is just glistening The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as several living areas Mr Ross said he has already had 40 groups through the house and four offers The property is going under the hammer on September 19 The house has a seamless indoor-outdoor flow CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Aussie umpire Bruce Oxenford reveals why he has opted for a custom-made shield instead of helmet as umpires get serious about safety Australian umpire Bruce Oxenford has christened his unique protection shield the "Ox Block" and predicts all umpires will be equipped with one in future Oxenford broke new ground in umpire safety after he used the protective shield for the first time in an international match during England's record-breaking one-day victory against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston He revealed the shield is made of a bulletproof polycarbonate plastic that can withstand a sledgehammer blow and has been in talks with one kit manufacturer about taking his design commercial The 56-year-old Gold Coaster clad his left forearm in the protective device looking somewhat like a slimmed down version of a police riot shield as he stood in the second ODI that England won by 10 wickets last month Oxenford had previously worn the guard during the matches he stood in at the Indian Premier League in April and before that in a World Twenty20 warm-up match involving Australia and the West Indies But the Edgbaston ODI was the first time the equipment had been seen in a full international umpire protection has amounted to no more than a hat or a cap But there have been increasing concerns regarding the safety of officials particularly in the case of an umpire standing at the bowler's end with more and more batsmen in the modern era capable of ferocious hitting "I was lying in my hotel bed in Delhi earlier this year when I came up with this idea," Oxenford told the Daily Mail "My fellow umpire John Ward was on duty in India and had just been hit on the head and badly injured "We'd been talking for a long time about how we're in the firing line and the ball is coming back harder and faster all the time." Ward was struck in the head in the 48th over of a Ranji Trophy match from a full-blooded drive by a Punjab batsman Barinder Sran who is now a regular in India's limited-overs teams who was in India as part of an umpire exchange program between Australia was hospitalised but cleared of any lasting injury The injury to Ward incident prompted his Australian official Gerard Abood to become the first official to wear a helmet in a match when he donned the protective headwear in the KFC Big Bash League Ward returned to officiating in the Big Bash He then became the first umpire to wear a helmet in an international match during the fourth ODI between Australia and India in Canberra "There's been talk of helmets but I don't really want to wear one because I think it will restrict my peripheral vision and hearing and also I don't think I'm going to get hit in the face," Oxenford said "The natural thing is to throw your hands up in front of your face and turn your head away when the ball comes at you but then I thought 'What if there's something like an extended arm guard which would act as a shield?' I would be able to do everything I need to do and not get in the way of the bowler "I did a bit of research and looked at polycarbonate It's extremely strong and you couldn't break it with a sledgehammer "I had people throw cricket balls at me from close range and it stood up to the test it's already protecting my chest and upper body and if the ball comes at you it's really just moving it up a little bit and it covers your face 'More people get hit on the body than the head and more deaths have happened in cricket when people have been struck on the body Oxenford said the improved safety aspect had not stopped fellow umpires and players from making good-natured jokes at his expense "It's been very good even though a lot of umpires have taken the mickey out of me," he said "Paul Reiffel called me Batfink and Joe Root said I look like Captain America but it's also been overwhelmingly positive "A lot of guys have asked me if it will become commercially available and I've spoken with Gray-Nicolls about it already I showed them the first prototype and they're working on something similar." "A lot of guys have told me I should call it the Ox Block "I wouldn't be surprised if every umpire had one in a few years' time Personally I just think it's the sensible thing to do it cost me $120 to make as a one-off so it would be cheaper if they were made in bulk have clarified that if a batsman's shot is deflected off Oxenford's shield and then caught by a fielder the Laws of Cricket make it clear that if a ball hits the helmet of a fielder before being held the batsman is not out and dead ball is called Your No.1 destination for live cricket scores video highlights and in‑depth feature stories is set to launch a newly developed Watersports Centre at the Regatta’s Waters Lake situated within the Damian Leeding Memorial Park As the club continues to grow with family members and youth sailors its focus is to provide a facility with the introduction of kids learn to sail and stand up paddle boarding SYC will maintain its involvement of all current activities that are currently hosted on the lake A newly designed café will also be implemented into the clubhouse where the community can refresh with a cold beverage or a bite to eat while utilising the facility “While our main focus for the new development is to offer affordable on water activities and to increase sailing awareness we are also highly focused on building a greater community club for all,” said General Manager Brett James “We are very excited to have come to an agreement with the Southport Yacht Club regarding this facility The Yacht Club is an institution on the Gold Coast and with so many young families in the northern growth corridor the opportunities for young people to engage in water based activities are endless” over 10,000 children per year currently participate in sailing activities at the club’s Sailing Academy located on the Gold Coast Broadwater at Hollywell Being the only yacht club on the Gold Coast SYC’s vision has always been to focus on the best interests of its members whether it be during on water activities social gatherings and the utilisation of the club’s other facilities While no gaming facilities are present at SYC the club remains steady with a positive cash flow A launch of the facility will be held in early May guests and member of the community for a free family fun day plus all the latest on yachting regattas and offshore adventures around the world "I believe that the best way to defend myself is to continue doing journalism and speaking out about the things I believe in," renowned journalist Juliana Oxenford tells CFWIJ in response to the relentless harassment she has faced and her job termination due to her coverage of the 2021 presidential elections in Peru In the wake of the recent political upheaval in Peru one of the country's most prominent journalists has found herself at the center of a storm of controversy and intimidation known for her critical coverage of both left and right-wing political factions has been targeted with a barrage of online attacks I fear for their safety when going out alone," says the journalist to CFWIJ Oxenford's ordeal began during the 2021 presidential elections when she was accused of supporting the left-wing candidate Despite her efforts to provide balanced coverage of both candidates Oxenford was labeled a terrorist and a communist by Fujimori's supporters The attacks escalated after Castillo's victory with Oxenford becoming a target for right-wing retaliation “By providing equal coverage to both candidates I've been targeted with name-calling and accusations of backing a terrorist group I acknowledged the potential in both candidates without favoring one which led to these attacks.” adds Oxenford Oxenford's television program maintained high ratings even seeing an increase in viewership in 2023 compared to 2021 in a move that Oxenford believes was politically motivated The network replaced her with a more compliant journalist effectively silencing one of the few critical voices in Peruvian media Oxenford's dismissal which she addressed in her last televised show sparked outrage among her supporters and fellow journalists who see it as an attack on press freedom and democracy They argue that her removal is part of a broader pattern of political interference in the media reminiscent of the authoritarian tactics employed during the Fujimori dictatorship in the 1990s The current political landscape in Peru is complex and fraught with tension The left-wing government of Pedro Castillo was ousted in a coup in December 2022 who Oxenford describes as a puppet of the right wing effectively creating a parliamentary dictatorship and to keep speaking out against corruption and injustice She acknowledges that her outspokenness will likely continue to make her a target but she is determined to uphold the principles of journalism and democracy The saga of Juliana Oxenford serves as a stark reminder of the threats facing journalists worldwide In an era of increasing political polarization and authoritarianism the role of the media as a check on power is more critical than ever those who dare to speak truth to power often do so at great personal risk the pursuit of truth and justice is a cause worth fighting for 2021 Peruvian Presidential Election Controversy She contested around 500,000 votes and demanded that half of them be invalidated prompting electoral officials in Peru to reevaluate the ballots no substantial evidence of any wrongdoing was presented to support these claims On December 7, 2022, Pedro Castillo attempted a self-coup to dissolve Congress citing their obstruction of his proposed policies the legislative body swiftly responded by impeaching and removing him from office on the same day. The Coalition For Women In Journalism and Women Press Freedom firmly stands in solidarity with Juliana Oxenford providing unwavering support during this challenging time Oxenford's coverage of the 2021 presidential election in Peru has been nothing short of courageous and exemplary and threats from far-right advocates of presidential hopeful Keiko Fujimori she maintained her professional dedication to unbiased reporting This unwavering commitment to journalistic ethics in the face of such adversity is commendable fears for her personal safety and that of her children This is a clear indication of the severity of the threats she is facing It is unacceptable for any journalist to feel threatened while performing her professional duties The fact that Oxenford's television program maintained high ratings and increased viewership in 2023 is a testament to her quality as a journalist and the public's trust in her reporting The decision to replace her with a more compliant journalist suggests a dangerous precedent where media freedom is compromised in favor of political interests We demand that the network apologize to the journalist and call upon authorities to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the threats and unfair dismissal ensuring that those responsible are held accountable We perceive this as a blatant assault on the freedom of the media It is crucial to safeguard journalists and provide them with the essential guarantees to fulfill their professional responsibilities without any obstacles or apprehension of reprisal The Coalition For Women In Journalism is a global organization of support for women journalists The CFWIJ pioneered mentorship for mid-career women journalists across several countries around the world and is the first organization to focus on the status of free press for women journalists We thoroughly document cases of any form of abuse against women in any part of the globe Our system of individuals and organizations brings together the experience and mentorship necessary to help female career journalists navigate the industry Our goal is to help develop a strong mechanism where women journalists can work safely and thrive If you have been harassed or abused in any way and please report the incident by using the following form From Trolling to Deepfakes: The Online War Against Women Journalists Weaponizing the Courts: Erdoğan’s Escalating Legal Repression of Women Journalists SLAPPs Targeting Women Journalists Covering Gender Issues: 2020 – 2024 Russia’s War on the Press Transnational Repression: 2019 – 2024 Our Philosophy Team Board of Advisors Partners Delegations Job Openings Global Chapters #HeforShe 2024 Events 2023 Events 2022 Events 2021 Events 2020 Events Latest Issue All Issues Reach out to us Twitter Instagram Facebook Harris vs Trump Newsroom Reports Spotlight Timelines Campaigns Legal Trials Against Journalists Apply for Mentorship How Mentorship Works Strengthen Your Mental Health CFWIJ has compiled a list of select women journalists whom you can follow to stay informed on the pandemic The Coalition launched in March 2017 as a pro-bono org From 2019 it will be operating as an NGO with the seed funding received from Craig Newmark Philanthropies COULD this property be the great Australian dream Australia’s love for real estate is practically a sport and this home combines the two with a cricket pitch in the backyard and a veranda to watch it from Fit for a test match, the Oxenford home located at 27 California Drive features lawns of synthetic turf Eric and Julie Warren bought the property in 2009 and put their own mark on it over the years with a putting green and cricket pitch “I’ve got 13 grandkids and four sons so we have a whole team ready to play,” the owner of Prestige Waterless Turf said “I usually sit on the veranda and umpire in the shade though “We put in the turf six year ago and it has stayed like that ever since “There is not one bit of grass in my yard and the lawn won’t change colour for at least 15 years.” Mr Warren said the backyard was used as a display for his business “We had a lot of people wanting putting greens in their backyards and if their properties were big enough Brambling Property Hendra selling agent Ann-Marie Warhurst said the home was ticking a lot of boxes for families “There is been a few open homes and the groups are mostly families who are really drawn to the backyard and family-friendly space,” she said “The families are always impressed with the pitch because its ready to go and you don’t have to maintain it.” timber raked ceilings and a wraparound veranda the home includes a resort style pool and outdoor kitchen The 1151sq m property is on the market for offers over $650,000