A RIOT that lasted three days broke out in a Northern Territory town after Collingwood beat Adelaide in a footy final this month, a court has heard. Darwin Magistrates Court heard warring Wadeye tribes had been supporting opposing teams playing in the AFL semi-final. Luke Parmbuk, 20, pleaded guilty to engaging in violent conduct for his part in the riots on September 13 - two days after the game. Aboriginal legal aid lawyer Callum Dolman said the entire community had watched the game, and the fighting started after one tribe, supporting Adelaide, took exception to the celebratory noise the other tribe was making over Collingwood's win. Parmbuk had been supporting Collingwood, and two days after the win, he was one of 30 people outside a house at Wadeye, throwing rocks. He was holding a steel bar, hitting it on the fence.
Prosecutor Sergeant Justene Dwyer said the offence needed to be met with a harsh penalty. "Children are afraid to go to school, people are afraid to go to work in case they get caught up in this 'chest-puffing' between groups" she said. Chief Magistrate Jenny Blokland said his role in the Wadeye rioting was "of some significance". Parmbuk was sentenced to two months in prison.
-From the Northern Territory News.
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Alexpandria: A town known for its buffet restaurants.
Apocalypstic: The little smudge I came home with on my collar that makes my wife act like it's the end of the world.
Defenestraction: A ruse to divert the cop's attention while you throw the evidence out the window.
Accimental: Caused by a Freudian slip.
Algaebra: What the Little Mermaid wears over her chest.
Aliass: A body double for a nude scene.
Arbyss: The deepest part of the stomach, reserved for two Giant Roast Beefs, large Curly Fries and a chocolate shake.
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Doltergeist: a spirit that decides to haunt someplace stupid, such as your septic tank.
Guillozine: a magazine for executioners.
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Prosecutor Sergeant Justene Dwyer said the offence needed to be met with a harsh penalty. "Children are afraid to go to school, people are afraid to go to work in case they get caught up in this 'chest-puffing' between groups" she said. Chief Magistrate Jenny Blokland said his role in the Wadeye rioting was "of some significance". Parmbuk was sentenced to two months in prison.
-From the Northern Territory News.
Get on a winner! Follow the Crows in 2010!
Today's BBQ Stakes: I ran 27:41, Roger 27:54. Last week Gary ran a new pb of 27:01 to win on handicap.
ACTVAC 30th Anniversary Dinner on 7 November: There is now On Line payment available for 30th Anniversary Dinner Dance tickets at https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=2143
More neologisms
Hooternanny: The au pair you thought was especially promising, but your wife sent back to the agency.
Alexpandria: A town known for its buffet restaurants.
Apocalypstic: The little smudge I came home with on my collar that makes my wife act like it's the end of the world.
Defenestraction: A ruse to divert the cop's attention while you throw the evidence out the window.
Accimental: Caused by a Freudian slip.
Algaebra: What the Little Mermaid wears over her chest.
Aliass: A body double for a nude scene.
Arbyss: The deepest part of the stomach, reserved for two Giant Roast Beefs, large Curly Fries and a chocolate shake.
Avant-harde: Before the Cialis kicks in.
Doltergeist: a spirit that decides to haunt someplace stupid, such as your septic tank.
Guillozine: a magazine for executioners.
