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The Advertiser
10-06-2025
- The Advertiser
Domestic violence assaults surge up to 15 per cent over two years in NSW
Domestic violence and sexual assaults are surging in regional areas - some parts recording a spike of up to 24 per cent over just two years. The latest crime data shows in eight of 13 regional areas across NSW there was a rise in domestic violence-related assaults in the two years to March 2025. The biggest leap was in New England and the north west where the number of assaults leapt 14.8 per cent, followed by the Central West at 13.6 per cent. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, the Murray and Richmond-Tweed all recorded increases in attacks of 12 per cent or more, according to the NSW Recorded Crime Statistics March 2025 Quarterly Update. The average rise across regional NSW - which generally has much higher rates of domestic violence - over the 24 months was 4.1 per cent to greater Sydney's 3.2 per cent. "Of the three major offences trending upwards, the increase in domestic violence-related assault is the most geographically widespread," NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said. "Most of regional NSW and several Sydney locations are showing increases." She said family violence was increasing more sharply than intimate partner assaults - and there was an overall 9.5 per cent rise in child victims of domestic abuse. "It's possible that greater community awareness and proactive policing are encouraging more victims to come forward," Ms Fitzgerald said. Research released in early June found one in three Australian men admitted to violence against their partner, which included physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Across all regional areas of the state, only the Illawarra recorded a significant jump in incidences of sexual assault, which rose 24.3 per cent in two years, though in parts of Sydney they went up nearly 30 per cent. Ms Fitzgerald said online reporting of sexual assault had grown considerably since it was introduced in January 2023. Online reports now made up nearly a quarter of recorded incidents. "These figures highlight the growing willingness of victims to speak out, supported by more accessible and confidential reporting pathways", she said. The only other major crime to record an increase state wide was stealing from a motor vehicle, but this increased only in pockets of NSW. Domestic violence and sexual assaults are surging in regional areas - some parts recording a spike of up to 24 per cent over just two years. The latest crime data shows in eight of 13 regional areas across NSW there was a rise in domestic violence-related assaults in the two years to March 2025. The biggest leap was in New England and the north west where the number of assaults leapt 14.8 per cent, followed by the Central West at 13.6 per cent. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, the Murray and Richmond-Tweed all recorded increases in attacks of 12 per cent or more, according to the NSW Recorded Crime Statistics March 2025 Quarterly Update. The average rise across regional NSW - which generally has much higher rates of domestic violence - over the 24 months was 4.1 per cent to greater Sydney's 3.2 per cent. "Of the three major offences trending upwards, the increase in domestic violence-related assault is the most geographically widespread," NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said. "Most of regional NSW and several Sydney locations are showing increases." She said family violence was increasing more sharply than intimate partner assaults - and there was an overall 9.5 per cent rise in child victims of domestic abuse. "It's possible that greater community awareness and proactive policing are encouraging more victims to come forward," Ms Fitzgerald said. Research released in early June found one in three Australian men admitted to violence against their partner, which included physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Across all regional areas of the state, only the Illawarra recorded a significant jump in incidences of sexual assault, which rose 24.3 per cent in two years, though in parts of Sydney they went up nearly 30 per cent. Ms Fitzgerald said online reporting of sexual assault had grown considerably since it was introduced in January 2023. Online reports now made up nearly a quarter of recorded incidents. "These figures highlight the growing willingness of victims to speak out, supported by more accessible and confidential reporting pathways", she said. The only other major crime to record an increase state wide was stealing from a motor vehicle, but this increased only in pockets of NSW. Domestic violence and sexual assaults are surging in regional areas - some parts recording a spike of up to 24 per cent over just two years. The latest crime data shows in eight of 13 regional areas across NSW there was a rise in domestic violence-related assaults in the two years to March 2025. The biggest leap was in New England and the north west where the number of assaults leapt 14.8 per cent, followed by the Central West at 13.6 per cent. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, the Murray and Richmond-Tweed all recorded increases in attacks of 12 per cent or more, according to the NSW Recorded Crime Statistics March 2025 Quarterly Update. The average rise across regional NSW - which generally has much higher rates of domestic violence - over the 24 months was 4.1 per cent to greater Sydney's 3.2 per cent. "Of the three major offences trending upwards, the increase in domestic violence-related assault is the most geographically widespread," NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said. "Most of regional NSW and several Sydney locations are showing increases." She said family violence was increasing more sharply than intimate partner assaults - and there was an overall 9.5 per cent rise in child victims of domestic abuse. "It's possible that greater community awareness and proactive policing are encouraging more victims to come forward," Ms Fitzgerald said. Research released in early June found one in three Australian men admitted to violence against their partner, which included physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Across all regional areas of the state, only the Illawarra recorded a significant jump in incidences of sexual assault, which rose 24.3 per cent in two years, though in parts of Sydney they went up nearly 30 per cent. Ms Fitzgerald said online reporting of sexual assault had grown considerably since it was introduced in January 2023. Online reports now made up nearly a quarter of recorded incidents. "These figures highlight the growing willingness of victims to speak out, supported by more accessible and confidential reporting pathways", she said. The only other major crime to record an increase state wide was stealing from a motor vehicle, but this increased only in pockets of NSW. Domestic violence and sexual assaults are surging in regional areas - some parts recording a spike of up to 24 per cent over just two years. The latest crime data shows in eight of 13 regional areas across NSW there was a rise in domestic violence-related assaults in the two years to March 2025. The biggest leap was in New England and the north west where the number of assaults leapt 14.8 per cent, followed by the Central West at 13.6 per cent. Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, the Murray and Richmond-Tweed all recorded increases in attacks of 12 per cent or more, according to the NSW Recorded Crime Statistics March 2025 Quarterly Update. The average rise across regional NSW - which generally has much higher rates of domestic violence - over the 24 months was 4.1 per cent to greater Sydney's 3.2 per cent. "Of the three major offences trending upwards, the increase in domestic violence-related assault is the most geographically widespread," NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research executive director Jackie Fitzgerald said. "Most of regional NSW and several Sydney locations are showing increases." She said family violence was increasing more sharply than intimate partner assaults - and there was an overall 9.5 per cent rise in child victims of domestic abuse. "It's possible that greater community awareness and proactive policing are encouraging more victims to come forward," Ms Fitzgerald said. Research released in early June found one in three Australian men admitted to violence against their partner, which included physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Across all regional areas of the state, only the Illawarra recorded a significant jump in incidences of sexual assault, which rose 24.3 per cent in two years, though in parts of Sydney they went up nearly 30 per cent. Ms Fitzgerald said online reporting of sexual assault had grown considerably since it was introduced in January 2023. Online reports now made up nearly a quarter of recorded incidents. "These figures highlight the growing willingness of victims to speak out, supported by more accessible and confidential reporting pathways", she said. The only other major crime to record an increase state wide was stealing from a motor vehicle, but this increased only in pockets of NSW.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Are you using ‘United Mods Free Fire MAX APK' for OB49 update? Beware—it can get your account banned
Garena Free Fire MAX players have good news: the Free Fire APK for the OB49 update is now live! The new update brings a plethora of features and updates. Apart from this, Garena has also introduced a new map called the 'Solara map', which promises to have great graphics. However, after the download link went live, a report by Insidesport warned that using 'United Mods Free Fire MAX APK for OB49 Update' or any similar modified APK for Free Fire MAX could be a risky move for players. The report also noted that it can lead your Free Fire MAX account to a permanent ban. Using 'United Mods Free Fire MAX Apk for OB49 Update' could be risky, but why? Modified APKs are also called 'mods', which are unofficial versions of an application that have been changed from their original state. The new mods APK might promise various advantages, including unlimited in-game currency, enhanced focus or special abilities, which come with major drawbacks and risks. 5 dangers of using 'United Mods Free Fire MAX APK for OB49 Update' Account ban or suspension: Well, using 'United Mods Free Fire MAX APK for OB49 Update' can lead to violation of the terms of service and has strict terms of service that explicitly restrict the use of third-party software, mods, or unauthorised changes in the game. Moreover, the anti-cheat detection systems are designed to find out unusual activities and the use of modified clients. If your account is found to be using this, it can permanent ban on your account. Malware and security dangers: Mods and APKs are downloaded from untrusted or unofficial sources. However, there is no guarantee about what else might contain malware, as these unofficial APKs are the major reasons for distributing malware, viruses or spyware. Poor performance: The unofficial links, like modified APKs, are often poorly coded and tested; hence, this can lead to frequent crashes, freezing of accounts, graphical glitches and more. Additionally, these links may not be compatible with future updates in the game, such as OB49 and others. Unfair gameplay: One of the major drawbacks of using these links is getting a poor experience, and it creates an unfair playing field for others who genuinely play the game. Due to this, other players may not play with you, and you may feel like your skills are lost. Legal soup: Last, but not least, using these mod links may land you in legal soup. It could potentially lead to legal action by the game developers if it impacts their business. Free Fire MAX OB49 Download Link for Android – Click Here Free Fire OB49 Update Download Link for iOS—Click Here
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
2025 Louisiana Energy Conference to Be Held in New Orleans May 27 – May 29, 2025
Final Agenda and List of Participating Companies, Individual Panelists and Presentation Speakers Now Available on Web Site NEW ORLEANS, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2025 Louisiana Energy Conference will be held in New Orleans Tuesday afternoon May 27 through Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel, New Orleans, located at 2 Canal Street, at the foot of Canal Street on the Mississippi River. Conference registration remains open and hotel reservations can be secured through the event's web site, The Conference, hosted by Al Petrie Advisors, has been further expanded this year and will now feature a series of 37 panels and presentations that will address key domestic and international industry developments and topics. Executives from over 100 leading public and private exploration and production and oil field services and transition energy companies, as well as representatives from energy-related private equity firms, industry trade groups, regulatory agencies, investment banks, institutional research groups, and industry advisory and law firms will participate in the discussions. A detailed further-updated agenda with all panels and presentations along with the individual panelists and presenters is now available on the event web site and with this link: . The online agenda will be updated if any additional participants are confirmed. In addition to our traditional domestic and international E&P and oil services panels, we are pleased to add a number of topical presentations this year: Tuesday, May 27: Federal Lands and Waters - A Regulatory Update, Steve Dudgeon, Principal, Ryan Technology Trends in Upstream Oil, Gas and Geothermal Energy, Richard Talley, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, NSAI Wednesday, May 28: A View of the World and US Economy and Energy Industry in a Period of Heightened Volatility, Vikas Dwivedi, Chief Energy Economist - Managing Director, Macquarie Group Finance Trends in Energy, Candice Wilson, Managing Director and Julie Mumm-Simms, Partner, Eisner Advisory Group Keynote Presentation: Slip, Sliding Hits the Skids in 2025. Now What?, Stephen Jury, Vice Chairman, J.P. Morgan Private Bank Thursday, May 29: Fueling the Energy Expansion, Drew Lichter, Managing Partner, Broadview Commodity Partners Monetizing Tax Credits, Steve Dudgeon, Principal, Ryan Washington Policy: Tax and Tariff Update, Anna Taylor, Deputy Leader -Tax Policy Group, Deloitte Louisiana Future Energy: All-of-the-Above Strategy Progress, Michael Hecht, President and Chief Executive Officer, GNO Inc. Entergy's Key Role in Meta Datacenter Development in North Louisiana, Phillip May, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entergy Louisiana Fueling Transformation: How Generative AI is Reshaping the Energy Value Chain, Kevin Gregory, Practice Lead - Generative AI, Energy, Resources & Industrials, Deloitte Consulting LLP Confirmed investment professional attendees will be offered the opportunity to register for one-on-one meetings with companies participating on the panels. Networking Events Several networking events are planned for 2025: On Tuesday, May 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., there will be a welcoming reception featuring cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and networking at The MISI, a beautiful new venue at 600 Decatur Street, Third Floor, in the historic Jax Brewery, across from Jackson Square and the French Quarter. On Wednesday, May 28, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., the premier networking event of the Conference will be held at the an amazing venue on the 34th floor of the Four Seasons Hotel that showcases the culture of New Orleans with commanding 360-degree views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans. Visit for more details. On Thursday, May 29, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., please join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to share your thoughts on the 2025 Conference and suggestions for next year at the 1931 Lounge in the new Caesars Hotel directly across from the Four Seasons Hotel on the Second Floor. Attendance at the Conference is directed to investment professionals including buy side and sell side analysts and portfolio managers, as well as private equity and wealth management executives, and trust officers. We also welcome energy industry management and advisors to the industry. There is no cost for investment professionals attending the Conference. The cost for all other attendees is $395 for the three-day event. For additional information including sponsorship opportunities, please call (504) 799-1953 or email info@ Contact: Al Petrie (504) 799-1953
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scarlett Johansson Makes Michael Che Squirm As She Gets 'SNL' Revenge
Scarlett Johansson found the perfect way to make Michael Che eat his words during this weekend's episode on 'Saturday Night Live.' During the return of the 'Weekend Update' Joke Swapping bit, the Marvel star had Che read off the most mortifying apology for a 'tasteless' quip he had her husband, Colin Jost, tell about her private parts late last year. 'The fact is, I was just lashing out because I'm jealous,' he said, barely able to keep a straight face. 'I've never ever seen a human vagina. And notice I said 'human' because I once spent the summer on a farm.' 'Maybe I'm just embarrassed about my own body,' the fake news anchor continued. 'I can't even take my hoodie off during sex because I have more nipples than a pregnant dog.' Then turning to Jost, Che forced himself to say, 'I've told thousands of jokes on 'Update' and gotten dozens of laughs, but I've never said the three most important words of all: I love you.' The humiliating bit was payback for last December's 'Saturday Night Live' joke swap, when Jost announced Costco was removing the roast beef sandwich from its menu and then said, 'But I ain't trippin', I've been eating roast beef every night since my wife had the kid.' Backstage cameras caught Johansson reacting to the crude quip in real time, and she knew she Che had to get his comeuppance. She teased her plan in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, telling the magazine, 'I feel like it's almost my responsibility to come up with some way to burn Michael back. Retaliation, I'd say, should be expected.' Watch Che cringe through his mea culpa right here: Scarlett Johansson joins Colin and Che at the desk for the Season 50 Finale Joke Swap — Saturday Night Live - SNL (@nbcsnl) May 18, 2025 Scarlett Johansson Will Get Sweet Revenge On Michael Che For Dirty Joke Scarlett Johansson Says She Has 1 Rule That 'Offends' Fans, But She Isn't Going To Budge Scarlett Johansson Wasn't Ready For Colin Jost To Go There With This 'Vulgar' Joke
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Michael Che apologises to Scarlett Johansson on SNL season finale: Here's why
Colin Jost and Michael Che's ongoing joke swap battle took a surprising turn during the Season 50 finale of Saturday Night Live, ending with an on-air apology to Scarlett Johansson. In their signature "Weekend Update" bit, the duo once again forced each other to read blind jokes written by the other. Also Read: Is Annabelle still in New Orleans? Here's what we know about haunted doll's next destination In a twist on their usual antics, this time Johansson herself joined the "Weekend Update" segment. Che, reading from remarks written by Jost, began by saying he wanted to "apologise to someone I hurt" and invited Johansson, the episode's host, to sit beside him. Acknowledging the awkward moment from a previous joke swap, Che added, "last time we did joke swap, I made Colin do some tasteless jokes" about her. He read, 'The fact is, I was just lashing out because I'm jealous. I've never even seen a human vagina. And notice I said human, because I once spent the summer on a farm." Talking to Jost, he went ahead, 'I owe you everything. When Colin discovered me, I was selling crack outside the Bronx Zoo, and now look at me: selling crack outside the American Girl Doll store. I've told thousands of jokes on 'Update' and gotten dozens of laughs, but I've never said the three most important words of all: I love you,' as reported by USA Today. During Jost's turn in the joke swap, Che amped up the mischief by making him read a fake plea to 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels to retire and hand over the reins. The bit escalated as Jost was also made to deliver several racially charged jokes, including a jab at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance, leaving the co-anchor visibly uncomfortable, much to Che's delight. Also Read: Malia Obama's Nike directorial debut sparks copycat claims; Indie director says, 'Why not hire from the source?' Johansson was also present during the 2024 joke swap, when Che had Jost read a crude joke about her. After the punchline aired, the camera cut to Johansson, who appeared stunned and said, "Oh, my God!" Reflecting on the moment, Jost later remarked that she looked "so genuinely worried" during the segment. Following the incident, she jokingly said that Che had some 'vendetta' against her on the Today show. She teasingly asked, 'Michael, why? What did I do to you, Michael?"
