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The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
'Vicious murder': one of seven charged after Beaumont Street stabbing makes bail bid
A SUPREME Court judge has described the fatal stabbing of James Callahan on Beaumont Street last year as a "vicious murder" as one of seven people charged made a bid for bail on Friday. Dianne Fernando, 39, will have to wait until at least next week to find out if she will be let out on bail after Acting Justice Monika Schmidt told the court she needed more time to reflect on arguments put forward. Police allege Fernando was driving one of the vehicles captured on CCTV on the night of the fatal stabbing at Hamilton on November 17, 2024. Crown prosecutor Liam Shaw opposed Fernando's bail bid, calling the alleged murder a "shocking crime". "The Crown hasn't included the footage because it is too distressing to watch," he said. Mr Shaw alleged Fernando moved the car she was driving one to two metres closer to the altercation that took Mr Callahan's life, blocking the street and "providing lighting" to the people stabbing him. "It's not just the provision of the knife; from the beginning to the end, the applicant played a part in this episode," he said. Fernando was arrested after detectives from Newcastle's proactive crime team stopped a car on Albert Street at Lambton just before 1pm on February 4. Her solicitor argued elements of the Crown case were "circumstantial" and that if she was to be refused bail, Fernando could remain in custody until a trial at the end of 2026 or the start of 2027. "What we say in terms of the police case against Fernando is that it is largely based on CCTV of her movements, the use of her mobile phone, her proximity to what happened and something a witness heard that they said she said," he said. "Ms Fernando maintains what she said to the police in a statement provided to them that in terms of ultimately what happened, she didn't know what was going on, she wasn't told anything, and she was dumbfounded." The court heard that one of the passengers in the car claims she heard Fernando tell another passenger she shouldn't have given her a knife. Fernando's solicitor argued it was her first time in custody and that before she was arrested, she cared for five of her seven children. He said that prior to being arrested, Fernando suffered serious mental health issues and had sought help from her GP. Acting Justice Schmidt said she expected to deliver her decision early next week. Fernando's solicitor said she had "some criminal history largely made up of driving offences and more recently, but not too recently, some larcenies, fraud and an affray" and mentioned she was on a community corrections order at the time. Newcastle City police officers have been investigating the alleged murder of Mr Callahan under Strike Force Mannum, backed by the State Crime Command's homicide squad. A SUPREME Court judge has described the fatal stabbing of James Callahan on Beaumont Street last year as a "vicious murder" as one of seven people charged made a bid for bail on Friday. Dianne Fernando, 39, will have to wait until at least next week to find out if she will be let out on bail after Acting Justice Monika Schmidt told the court she needed more time to reflect on arguments put forward. Police allege Fernando was driving one of the vehicles captured on CCTV on the night of the fatal stabbing at Hamilton on November 17, 2024. Crown prosecutor Liam Shaw opposed Fernando's bail bid, calling the alleged murder a "shocking crime". "The Crown hasn't included the footage because it is too distressing to watch," he said. Mr Shaw alleged Fernando moved the car she was driving one to two metres closer to the altercation that took Mr Callahan's life, blocking the street and "providing lighting" to the people stabbing him. "It's not just the provision of the knife; from the beginning to the end, the applicant played a part in this episode," he said. Fernando was arrested after detectives from Newcastle's proactive crime team stopped a car on Albert Street at Lambton just before 1pm on February 4. Her solicitor argued elements of the Crown case were "circumstantial" and that if she was to be refused bail, Fernando could remain in custody until a trial at the end of 2026 or the start of 2027. "What we say in terms of the police case against Fernando is that it is largely based on CCTV of her movements, the use of her mobile phone, her proximity to what happened and something a witness heard that they said she said," he said. "Ms Fernando maintains what she said to the police in a statement provided to them that in terms of ultimately what happened, she didn't know what was going on, she wasn't told anything, and she was dumbfounded." The court heard that one of the passengers in the car claims she heard Fernando tell another passenger she shouldn't have given her a knife. Fernando's solicitor argued it was her first time in custody and that before she was arrested, she cared for five of her seven children. He said that prior to being arrested, Fernando suffered serious mental health issues and had sought help from her GP. Acting Justice Schmidt said she expected to deliver her decision early next week. Fernando's solicitor said she had "some criminal history largely made up of driving offences and more recently, but not too recently, some larcenies, fraud and an affray" and mentioned she was on a community corrections order at the time. Newcastle City police officers have been investigating the alleged murder of Mr Callahan under Strike Force Mannum, backed by the State Crime Command's homicide squad. A SUPREME Court judge has described the fatal stabbing of James Callahan on Beaumont Street last year as a "vicious murder" as one of seven people charged made a bid for bail on Friday. Dianne Fernando, 39, will have to wait until at least next week to find out if she will be let out on bail after Acting Justice Monika Schmidt told the court she needed more time to reflect on arguments put forward. Police allege Fernando was driving one of the vehicles captured on CCTV on the night of the fatal stabbing at Hamilton on November 17, 2024. Crown prosecutor Liam Shaw opposed Fernando's bail bid, calling the alleged murder a "shocking crime". "The Crown hasn't included the footage because it is too distressing to watch," he said. Mr Shaw alleged Fernando moved the car she was driving one to two metres closer to the altercation that took Mr Callahan's life, blocking the street and "providing lighting" to the people stabbing him. "It's not just the provision of the knife; from the beginning to the end, the applicant played a part in this episode," he said. Fernando was arrested after detectives from Newcastle's proactive crime team stopped a car on Albert Street at Lambton just before 1pm on February 4. Her solicitor argued elements of the Crown case were "circumstantial" and that if she was to be refused bail, Fernando could remain in custody until a trial at the end of 2026 or the start of 2027. "What we say in terms of the police case against Fernando is that it is largely based on CCTV of her movements, the use of her mobile phone, her proximity to what happened and something a witness heard that they said she said," he said. "Ms Fernando maintains what she said to the police in a statement provided to them that in terms of ultimately what happened, she didn't know what was going on, she wasn't told anything, and she was dumbfounded." The court heard that one of the passengers in the car claims she heard Fernando tell another passenger she shouldn't have given her a knife. Fernando's solicitor argued it was her first time in custody and that before she was arrested, she cared for five of her seven children. He said that prior to being arrested, Fernando suffered serious mental health issues and had sought help from her GP. Acting Justice Schmidt said she expected to deliver her decision early next week. Fernando's solicitor said she had "some criminal history largely made up of driving offences and more recently, but not too recently, some larcenies, fraud and an affray" and mentioned she was on a community corrections order at the time. Newcastle City police officers have been investigating the alleged murder of Mr Callahan under Strike Force Mannum, backed by the State Crime Command's homicide squad. A SUPREME Court judge has described the fatal stabbing of James Callahan on Beaumont Street last year as a "vicious murder" as one of seven people charged made a bid for bail on Friday. Dianne Fernando, 39, will have to wait until at least next week to find out if she will be let out on bail after Acting Justice Monika Schmidt told the court she needed more time to reflect on arguments put forward. Police allege Fernando was driving one of the vehicles captured on CCTV on the night of the fatal stabbing at Hamilton on November 17, 2024. Crown prosecutor Liam Shaw opposed Fernando's bail bid, calling the alleged murder a "shocking crime". "The Crown hasn't included the footage because it is too distressing to watch," he said. Mr Shaw alleged Fernando moved the car she was driving one to two metres closer to the altercation that took Mr Callahan's life, blocking the street and "providing lighting" to the people stabbing him. "It's not just the provision of the knife; from the beginning to the end, the applicant played a part in this episode," he said. Fernando was arrested after detectives from Newcastle's proactive crime team stopped a car on Albert Street at Lambton just before 1pm on February 4. Her solicitor argued elements of the Crown case were "circumstantial" and that if she was to be refused bail, Fernando could remain in custody until a trial at the end of 2026 or the start of 2027. "What we say in terms of the police case against Fernando is that it is largely based on CCTV of her movements, the use of her mobile phone, her proximity to what happened and something a witness heard that they said she said," he said. "Ms Fernando maintains what she said to the police in a statement provided to them that in terms of ultimately what happened, she didn't know what was going on, she wasn't told anything, and she was dumbfounded." The court heard that one of the passengers in the car claims she heard Fernando tell another passenger she shouldn't have given her a knife. Fernando's solicitor argued it was her first time in custody and that before she was arrested, she cared for five of her seven children. He said that prior to being arrested, Fernando suffered serious mental health issues and had sought help from her GP. Acting Justice Schmidt said she expected to deliver her decision early next week. Fernando's solicitor said she had "some criminal history largely made up of driving offences and more recently, but not too recently, some larcenies, fraud and an affray" and mentioned she was on a community corrections order at the time. Newcastle City police officers have been investigating the alleged murder of Mr Callahan under Strike Force Mannum, backed by the State Crime Command's homicide squad.
Mint
15-06-2025
- Mint
Did a pastor 'predict' the Air India plane crash? ‘Avoid red aircraft body because…'
A video shared by billionaire Harsh Goenka about the recent Air India plane crash is going viral on social media. The 1.33-minute clip features Sri Lankan evangelical pastor Jerome Fernando, who is seen making what many are calling a 'prediction' about the tragic incident. In the video, Fernando can be heard warning of a 'mid-air issue" involving 'India's national carrier' on two separate occasions. The first instance dates back to 26 November 2024, when Fernando addressed a group of Indians at his event. In the video, he says: 'I begin to see something… your national carrier was flying within your country… and this was a threat mid-air… you will hear it… this is mid-air issue." Months later, on April 24 2025 — just 49 days before the crash — he issues another warning: 'Avoid red air craft body because this is mid in the air…" Sharing the clip on X, Harsh Goenka wrote: 'Unbelievable, isn't it?" The video has since received over three lakh views and sparked mixed reactions online. An X user, Dr Nilima Srivastava, criticised the claims, pointing out that Fernando was 'factually incorrect" as he mentioned a 'mid-air crash.' She wrote: 'The crash happened at takeoff. Red Body was easy to predict given the number of technical glitches Air India has faced ever since this Wilson fellow became CEO.' She also noted past regulatory actions against the airline, stating: 'Air India fined ₹ 10 lakh for 'not complying with rules' in August 2024. In February 2025, Aviation safety regulator DGCA fined Tata Group-owned Air India ₹ 30 lakh for allowing a pilot to operate a flight without meeting necessary regulatory requirements."* Another user, @hemant\_architec, responded with sarcasm: 'Airline companies should hire him to predict so they change colour or route and so on." Pastor Jerome Fernando leads the Glorious Church in Sri Lanka and describes himself as a prophet of God. He is known to have a large following, including several Sri Lankan celebrities and cricketers. In December 2023, Fernando was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after claiming that the Buddha had been 'looking for Jesus,' a comment that drew widespread criticism in the majority-Buddhist nation.
The Age
14-06-2025
- General
- The Age
The ‘most famous tart in the world' is the solo star of the show at this Hurstville patisserie
The main reason for this specialisation is Fernando's skill and finesse as a pastry chef. Born in Seixal near Lisbon, he has spent four decades perfecting traditional Portuguese pastries, biscuits and cakes in his home country and in Australia after moving here in 1991. Another reason is the passion of his son. 'I want my father to retire,' says Andre. 'Boots and all. He's worked so hard for so long. I want him to rest. But I also want his talent and his recipes to continue. That can't be lost. So I'm learning everything from him to carry it on.' Having transferred the custard batter into a metal funnel, Fernando stands over a tray of 30 pastry-lined tartlet tins, pouring uncooked nata by opening and closing the funnel's end with his finger. The tarts are then baked for eight to 10 minutes at a blisteringly hot temperature, quickly crisping the pastry's folds without the custard centre boiling over. Midway, Fernando turns the tray front-to-back for even baking before monitoring the oven's temperature dials like a conductor tempering an orchestral suite. Andre, who watches on intently, is the only person who knows the secrets of his father's tart recipe. 'He's a perfectionist,' he says. 'What somebody thinks is a perfect tart he'll say is only halfway there. Dad is very tough and very picky.'
Sydney Morning Herald
14-06-2025
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
The ‘most famous tart in the world' is the solo star of the show at this Hurstville patisserie
The main reason for this specialisation is Fernando's skill and finesse as a pastry chef. Born in Seixal near Lisbon, he has spent four decades perfecting traditional Portuguese pastries, biscuits and cakes in his home country and in Australia after moving here in 1991. Another reason is the passion of his son. 'I want my father to retire,' says Andre. 'Boots and all. He's worked so hard for so long. I want him to rest. But I also want his talent and his recipes to continue. That can't be lost. So I'm learning everything from him to carry it on.' Having transferred the custard batter into a metal funnel, Fernando stands over a tray of 30 pastry-lined tartlet tins, pouring uncooked nata by opening and closing the funnel's end with his finger. The tarts are then baked for eight to 10 minutes at a blisteringly hot temperature, quickly crisping the pastry's folds without the custard centre boiling over. Midway, Fernando turns the tray front-to-back for even baking before monitoring the oven's temperature dials like a conductor tempering an orchestral suite. Andre, who watches on intently, is the only person who knows the secrets of his father's tart recipe. 'He's a perfectionist,' he says. 'What somebody thinks is a perfect tart he'll say is only halfway there. Dad is very tough and very picky.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Island Spice food truck catches fire, rendered unusable, owner says
CHICOPEE — Dee Fernando, owner of Sri Lankan restaurant Island Spice, said her food truck caught fire Thursday morning while on the way to a catering event. Fernando was emotional as she relayed information to a reporter about what had happened. 'My cousin was driving the truck, and I was in the back when it started smoking,' she said, in tears. The food truck, which has been up and running since 2022, is unusable, she said. 'This truck was more than a kitchen on wheels — it was a piece of our heart and your community,' a Facebook post about the fire said. Fernando said she spent thousands of dollars getting the proper equipment for the truck to protect it from fires and to make sure it was up to code. The truck started smoking while Fernando was on her way to a catering gig at the University of Massachusetts Amherst between 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., said Stacey Podmore, a family friend. Podmore reported the claim to Island Spice's insurance company and had been with the family for a few hours, sorting out next steps. 'I'm not sure how much it will cost to replace it all,' Fernando said. Podmore explained Fernando had recently purchased other new equipment and lost out on the UMass Amherst job. There were no injuries in the fire. 'Health-wise, everyone's OK, but there's devastation otherwise,' Podmore said. 'The family has been through so much. It's just one thing after another.' The brick-and-mortar Island Spice restaurant is in Chicopee center. Lawmakers decry FirstLight dam's 300-gallon oil spill into Conn. River UMass Amherst designated 'hostile campus' by Council on American Islamic Relations Religion Notes: June 5, 2025 Springfield first in the state to propose regulations banning 'gas station weed' Read the original article on MassLive.
