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Urgent alert: Aussie family finds needle in orange from Woolworths

<p>A family from Casula in Sydney’s southwest have found a needle lodged inside an orange they purchased from a Woolworths store yesterday.</p> <p>A distraught 4-year-old, Maddie Sheridan, found the needle after getting a piece of fruit from her mum, reported 7News.</p> <p>The supermarket confirmed the discovery of the needle and notified police.</p> <p>“We’re shocked. We feel violated,” Maddie’s mum said.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 500px; height:281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7821773/image_.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/db9b1479c6fa455598c290c72f4ad632" /></p> <p>Investigators will now work to determine when the orange may have been contaminated, as the orange may have been in storage for several weeks.</p> <p>It has been almost two months since the initial needle sabotage began in Queensland, which saw strawberry brands Berry Obsession, Berry Licious and Donnybrook all contaminated.</p> <p>By mid-September, all six states were investigating reports of tampering in strawberries, apples and bananas.</p> <p>After the disturbing trend extended beyond the original single grower in Queensland, authorities feared that copycat attacks were occurring.</p> <p>Exporters have since been instructed to prove their fruit is clear of tampering by putting it through a metal detector or x-ray machine.</p> <p>In October, a 12-year-old boy was left panicked after he almost swallowed a “piece of thick wire” hidden inside a cucumber.</p> <p>While speaking to 3AW, the boy’s mum Maria said: “As soon as he came out of his room he said: ‘Mum I found a needle in it’.”</p> <p>“I said, 'Come on stop joking’ and he goes, 'Mum, I’m not joking’ and showed it to me.</p> <p>“I was just beside myself. It looked as though it had been snapped with some pliers, it was curled on one end of it.”</p> <p>Maria said her son was “pricked” by the wire but that it “didn’t penetrate him”.</p> <p>“He was so upset… he said, ‘Mum if I had swallowed it could I have died?’” she said.</p> <p>“He was just so worried, he was panicking."</p> <p>WA Premier Mark McGowan said the offenders were liable to 20 years’ imprisonment.</p> <p>“If you undertake this sort of activity you can and will be caught,” he told reporters in September.</p> <p>“Those people deserve to go to jail.”</p>

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The mastermind behind the ball tampering cricket scandal revealed

<p>Ex vice-captain David Warner has been revealed as the mastermind of the ball tampering scandal by Cricket Australia.</p> <p>The sports governing body has given the charges for each player involved in the incident, which includes David Warner and Steve Smith both being stripped of their leadership abilities and receiving a one-year ban from the sport.</p> <p>Warner will never be able to be placed in a leadership role again, while Smith is banned from any leadership involvement for 12 months.</p> <p>Cameron Bancroft will be banned for nine months, after he was caught on camera attempting to hide a piece of sandpaper by putting it down his pants.</p> <p>On Wednesday, Cricket Australia confirmed that all three players had been charged with a breach of Article 2.3.5 of the code of conduct, which means that their behaviour was “contrary to the spirit of the game” and brought the game into disrepute.</p> <p>The players also received individual charges, with David Warner being charged with the “development of a plan” to tamper with the surface of the ball.</p> <p>As well as creating the plan, Warner’s offences also included instructing a junior to carry out the plan, advising him and showing him how to do it.</p> <p>He also failed to report his knowledge, misled match officials and failed to voluntarily report his knowledge after the incident occurred.</p> <p>Smith was charged with knowledge of the plan, failure to take steps to prevent it, directing the evidence be concealed, seeking to mislead officials and making misleading public comments regarding the incident.</p> <p>Bancroft was charged with a breach based on knowledge of the plot, carrying it out, concealing evidence, seeking to mislead officials and making misleading public statements.</p> <p>CEO of Cricket Australia James Sutherland said he is “satisfied” with the punishments given in order to protect the integrity of cricket.</p> <p>Shane Warne said the “jump to hysteria” means the “punishment just might not fit the crime”.</p> <p>“There are those countries that don’t like Australia, don’t like individuals in the team, and there has been a build-up of hate which has exploded and created this tornado of hysteria,” he wrote.</p> <p>Do you think the punishment is fair? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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Karl Stefanovic explodes over cricket cheating scandal: "It was pathetic"

<p><span>Channel Nine’s<em> Today</em> show co-host Karl Stefanovic has slammed Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland for refusing to use the word “cheating” in the wake of the ball tampering scandal.</span></p> <p><span>This morning, Stefanovic expressed his fury on air as he labelled Sutherland’s response to the incident as “pathetic”.</span></p> <p><span>“Let’s not beat around the bush. James Sutherland’s response this morning was pathetic,” Stefanovic said</span></p> <p><span>“He was questioned directly about cheating as you heard and refused to answer. Questioned over and over and over and refused to answer. Why dodge it? It’s cheating plain and simple. Plain, premeditated cheating.</span></p> <p><span>“You know it and I know it and the ICC know it and James Sutherland knows it.</span></p> <p><span>“No actual punishment was handed down this morning at a time when the game needs strong and decisive leadership. (There are) Seemingly no ramifications for the coach.</span></p> <p><span>“Whether you know about it or not in leadership there’s responsibility. Mistakes have been made. Admit them. Own them. Deal with them. Accept the consequences and move on.</span></p> <p><span>“There needs to be a clear message sent to every player, every fan, every young boy and girl in this country who loves sport that this behaviour will not be tolerated. That message just wasn’t there this morning.</span></p> <p><span>“James Sutherland’s response was at best weak. At worst, negligent. He must act or go.”</span></p> <p><span>On Wednesday morning, Sutherland appeared before the media to reveal that Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft would be sent home after ball tampering in the third Test against South Africa.</span></p> <p><span>When asked if the players were responsible for cheating, Sutherland bypassed the question.</span></p> <p><span>“It’s not in the laws of the game, it’s not in the spirit of the game,” he said.</span></p> <p><span>When asked a second time if they had cheated, Sutherland replied, “I am angry and disappointed. It’s not a good day for Australian cricket.”</span></p> <p><span>“Clearly we are not at all comfortable with what has taken place. We have conducted an investigation, we have conducted reports and sanctions will be issued tomorrow and they will be significant, and they will reflect the gravity of the situation.”</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Cricket Aus boss James Sutherland won't say the 'c' word - cheating.<br />Is it cheating? "It's against the spirit of the game"<br />But is it cheating? "It's not a good day for Aus cricket".</p> — Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) <a href="https://twitter.com/martynziegler/status/978687817348939776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>Australian journalist Michael Best was one of the reporters who had asked Sutherland about if their actions were deemed as cheating and said he was surprised Sutherland had refrained from answering.</p> <p><span>“I guess it’s a difficult word for a CEO to say. If he says it’s cheating, well, clearly the implications are enormous,” Best said.</span></p> <p><span>“There’s a large chunk of the Australian public who think it was cheating but to avoid the question directly was an interesting move from the CEO.”</span></p> <p><span>Although Sutherland did not answer questions about cheating, he apologised for the actions of the guilty Aussie players.</span></p> <p><span>“I understand and share the anger and disappointment of Australian fans,” Sutherland said.</span></p> <p><span>“On behalf of Cricket Australia, I want to apologise to all Australians that these events have taken place, especially to all the kids.</span></p> <p><span>“I want to also apologise to Cricket South Africa and South African fans that this issue has overshadowed what should have been a great series.”</span></p> <p><span>The penalties of Smith, Warner and Bancroft will be revealed from Cricket Australia within the next 24 hours via a statement. </span></p> <p><span>Do you agree with Karl Stefanovic? Let us know in the comments below. </span></p>

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Cheating scandal "too much to bear" for Steve Smith’s dad

<p>The Australian cricket team scandal in South Africa has disheartened many people, from the teammates on the field to Aussie fans supporting from home, but one person who has been strongly impacted is Steve Smith’s dad.</p> <p>The cricket-loving father, Peter Smith, told <a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/ball-tampering-scandal-too-much-to-bear-for-steve-smiths-cricketloving-dad/news-story/b1b00976f49d4d447489b3c392f68390" target="_blank"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Daily Telegraph</span></strong></em></a>, “I’m deliberately not reading about it or watching it on TV, as I don’t want to know.”</p> <p>“Steve knows we’re supporting him; he’s our son, we’re there for him no matter what.”</p> <p>On Saturday, Steve told a media conference the Australian team “leadership group” had talked about breaking the rules during the third Test in Cape Town, after Bancroft was caught on camera tampering with the ball.</p> <p>Bancroft used sticky tape to gather dirt from the ground, which was rubbed into one side of the ball in an attempt to make it swing after being bowled.</p> <p>Peter revealed that he and his wife Gillian were travelling to South Africa to be by their son’s side during the heat of the controversy.</p> <p>“It’s a very difficult time for the family, for all of us, not just Steve,” he said from his southern Sydney home.</p> <p>“We’re speaking to him on the phone every day. He’s been calling us.”</p> <p>Peter coached Steve until he was 16 years old, when the young athlete’s talent showed that he could go far in his sport.</p> <p>Steve was entrusted into the hands of professional coaches, but his proud father always stayed involved behind-the-scene.</p> <p>Before the 2016 South African tour, Steve revealed that his father had bowled some balls for him as part of his preparations. He also helped his son launch his autobiography last year.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media"> <div style="padding: 8px;"> <div style="background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;"> <div style="background: url(data:image/png; base64,ivborw0kggoaaaansuheugaaacwaaaascamaaaapwqozaaaabgdbtueaalgpc/xhbqaaaafzukdcak7ohokaaaamuexurczmzpf399fx1+bm5mzy9amaaadisurbvdjlvzxbesmgces5/p8/t9furvcrmu73jwlzosgsiizurcjo/ad+eqjjb4hv8bft+idpqocx1wjosbfhh2xssxeiyn3uli/6mnree07uiwjev8ueowds88ly97kqytlijkktuybbruayvh5wohixmpi5we58ek028czwyuqdlkpg1bkb4nnm+veanfhqn1k4+gpt6ugqcvu2h2ovuif/gwufyy8owepdyzsa3avcqpvovvzzz2vtnn2wu8qzvjddeto90gsy9mvlqtgysy231mxry6i2ggqjrty0l8fxcxfcbbhwrsyyaaaaaelftksuqmcc); display: block; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto -44px; position: relative; top: -22px; width: 44px;"></div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BanVFWDHoqt/" target="_blank">A post shared by Steve Smith (@steve_smith49)</a> on Oct 23, 2017 at 7:47pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland flew to South Africa to launch an official investigation after the incident.</p> <p>This morning, James Sutherland confirmed that only three players knew of the ball tampering plan.</p> <p>“The key finding is that prior knowledge was limited to three players, Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft,” he said.</p> <p>“No other players or support staff had prior knowledge. This includes Darren Lehmann, who despite inaccurate media reports, has not resigned from his position.</p> <p>“He will continue to coach the Australian men’s team under his current contract (until the end of the 2019 Ashes).”</p>

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Why David Warner's comments are coming back to haunt him

<p>The Australian Test team are facing the music after former captain Steve Smith admitted he and the side’s “leadership group” instructed young opener Cameron Bancroft to use a piece of tape to tamper with the ball during the third Test.</p> <p>The Australian cricket team hasn’t seen an embarrassment this bad since the infamous underarm incident in 1981 with Trevor Chappell.</p> <p>Now, former comments made by deputy David Warner about cheating in the gentleman’s game have resurfaced.</p> <p>When South Africa toured Australia in 2016, Warner inferred that ball tampering was just as bad as match fixing.</p> <p>After South African skipper Faf du Plessis used a mint to shine the ball, Warner spoke about his actions at a press conference as the scandal broke.</p> <p>“I won’t comment on the way (South Africa) have been behaving but I just know from an Australian cricket perspective: we hold our heads high and I’ll be very disappointed if one of our teammates (did that),” he said.</p> <p>“The rules are in place for a reason, if you’re not gonna use them, then why bother having them?”</p> <p>Warner then explained that offending players would face severe consequences for their misbehaviour.</p> <p>“That’s the fortunate thing these days,” Warner said in 2016. “(Officials have) got the rules and they’re going to stand by their decision, and I think that’s going to be a good thing.</p> <p>“We’ve all been on the back end of them from time to time. Now that they’re cracking down on it, especially with the points system, we as players know the guidelines now, so if you’re going to overstep that mark and you get fined, be prepared to miss Test matches as well.”</p> <p>Now, Warner must endure the consequences of his own actions with veteran cricket writer Robert Craddock revealing Warner is set to join Steve Smith on the sidelines for the Johannesburg Test.</p> <p>Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland is expected to touch down in South Africa today to discuss the future of the Aussie team. </p>

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6 tell-tale signs your bag has been tampered with

<p>Hmm…did it look like that when you packed it?</p> <p><strong>1. The lock is broken</strong></p> <p>First thing’s first – if the lock has been broken or is completely missing, it’s likely someone has been in your bag. Some customs or security departments do have the power to open bags, but they usually have a special tool and don’t damage the lock itself.</p> <p><strong>2. The zipper is broken</strong></p> <p>If they can’t get in the lock, enterprising thieves will go in through the zipper. Do a quick check all the way round and see that all the teeth are still correctly meshed together.</p> <p><strong>3. The zippers are in the wrong spot</strong></p> <p>It’s a good rule of thumb to always zip your bag up in a way that the zippers are at the same point, say at the very end on the left hand side. That way you will be able to see if they have been moved, which could mean the bag has been opened. A little movement can be caused by handling, but if the zip tabs are in a completely different spot you could have trouble.</p> <p><strong>4. Combination locks are set to 000</strong></p> <p>Just about all combination locks come with a standard factory setting that puts the open/lock combination at 000. If you see your lock is set back to 000 (and you didn’t do it) it could be a sign that someone has tried to open it. Thieves hope that you have been too lazy to change the setting and have just kept the original combination.</p> <p><strong>5. The bag has been cut</strong></p> <p>As a final resort, thieves can slit open a soft sided suitcase to get inside. They will likely cut in an inconspicuous place or along a seam, so it might not be immediately obvious. Feel along the seams and slide your hands over all the pockets to see they are intact.</p> <p><strong>6. The bag feels lighter</strong></p> <p>If a thief has been very good, you might not notice they have gotten inside your bag. But once you pick it up, the proof could be in the weight. If your bag feels noticeably lighter or you can feel things sliding around inside in an unusual way, it could be a sign that it’s been tampered with.</p> <p>Have you ever had an issue with bag tampering?</p>

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5 signs your ATM has been tampered with

<p>It’s the stuff of every card owner’s nightmares, but the grim reality is millions of dollars are skimmed from ATMs by fraudsters around the world every year.</p> <p>Here are five signs the ATM you’re using has been tampered with.</p> <p><strong>1. ATM has a “false front”</strong></p> <p>While more prevalent overseas, criminals are becoming increasingly adept and placing card or cash capture devices on ATMs, sometimes even installing “false fronts” onto existing machines. Look for obvious signs like shoddy workmanship.</p> <p><strong>2. The card insert slot is unusually bulky</strong></p> <p>Sometimes this suggests the presence of a skimmer, which is a device that can be attached to an ATM to secretly swipe card details while you’re making a withdrawal. Misaligned, misprinted stickers and inconsistent logos are generally an indicator.  </p> <p><strong>3. Loose or blocked card slot</strong></p> <p>Take a quick look at the card slot before you put your card in. If it’s loose or somewhat blocked there may be a tiny device or sleeve with a barb that catches your ATM in the machine, but prevents the machine from reading your card. You think it’s been swallowed, leave and in the intervening moment’s fraudsters come and take it.</p> <p><strong>4. The PIN pad feels thick, loose or sponge-like</strong></p> <p>If the PIN pad feels thick, loose or sponge-like it might be a fake. This method of catching people’s information is known as ‘pin-pad overlay’, where the true PIN pad is covered by a counterfeit that captures your details for criminals to use.</p> <p><strong>5. A lot of people are lurking around</strong></p> <p>This one seems simple enough but it’s always important to be mindful of your environment surround the ATM. Even well-meaning strangers offering help may be in cahoots with other fraudsters looking to access your card details.   </p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/12/life-lessons-from-grandparents/"><em>Top 10 life lessons kids learn from grandparents</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/10/quotes-about-siblings/"><em>9 heart-warming quotes about siblings</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="/lifestyle/family-pets/2015/09/kids-addicted-to-technology/">How kids have fun today is alarmingly different to the good old days</a></em></strong></span></p>

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