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Rap legend takes Aussie brand to court over name

2025-11-15 FreeNews

Eminem is taking a former NRL executive and his partner to court over their beach brand Swim Shady.

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers and who is also known as Slim Shady, has filed a lawsuit against the name Swim Shady, arguing it has an unmistakable link to his rap pseudonym, which he trademarked.

Entrepreneurs from Sydney's Northern Beaches, Jeremy Scott and his partner Elizabeth launched their beachwear brand last year.

The couple intends to fight the lawsuit.

"Just a mate trying to start a nice business family business, trying to help out with their beach needs, the big fella is not liking it," former NRL player and model for the brand David Williams said.

"They've done everything the right way, they've gone down the right systems to secure their business and their name."

Eminem is renowned for protecting his brand after being embroiled in multiple lawsuits over the use of his likeness and music catalogue.

Eminem, Oscars, Hollywood, February 2020

The US rapper with a net worth of over $400 million has previously demanded more than $100 million from Meta after claiming the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp used 243 of his songs without his permission.

In 2017, he also aimed at a New Zealand political party after they used a version of his track Lose Yourself. He won that case with a $600,000 payout.

The couple plans to fight the lawsuit.

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Four-year-old girl rushed to hospital after being hit by motorbike

2025-11-14 FreeNews

A young girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a motorbike whose rider allegedly fled the scene without stopping.

Police say the child was walking along Popondetta Road in Dharruk, in western Sydney, at 1.30pm today when the motorcycle hit and injured the girl.

Officers allege a young person on the trail bike continued riding without stopping.

A motorbike has collided with a four-year-old girl in Sydney's west. The child was walking along Popondetta Rd in Dharruk at 1.30pm today when the motorcycle hit and injured the girl.

The four-year-old girl was treated at the scene for a cut to her head before she was taken to Westmead Children's Hospital for further treatment.

The child's injuries are not considered life-threatening.

The motorcycle was later found abandoned at a reserve at the rear of Woodstock Avenue and the young person was arrested at a nearby home.

He is currently at Mt Druitt Police Station assisting police with enquiries.

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Boy left seriously injured after ‘disgusting’ e-bike theft

2025-11-14 FreeNews

Police are hunting for two males who allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old boy and left another seriously injured at the scene of a crash as they stole two e-bikes in Melbourne's east.

Investigators have been told two 13-year-old boys were riding their e-bikes along Koonung Creek Trail in Doncaster East around 5pm on Monday when two masked males approached them.

The offenders first assaulted one of the boys and stole his e-bike, police said.

Police have released an image of the stolen bikes in the hope anyone who was in the area at the time recognises them and can come forward with information.

The boy was able to run from the scene with minor injuries, which did not require medical treatment.

The second victim fled on his bike in fear and was chased by the offenders, police said.

He crashed into a wall near the Blackburn Road underpass and suffered serious injuries.

The offenders then caught up with the injured boy, stole his bike and rode off without assisting him.

$The 13-year-old was taken to hospital with critical injuries including skull fractures, a severely broken leg and broken nose.$

The 13-year-old was taken to hospital with critical injuries including skull fractures, a severely broken leg and a broken nose.

"He's still in quite a serious condition, so much so that we haven't been able to speak to him personally to see what he remembers," Senior Constable Liam Webb said.

"It's quite deplorable seeing another human being laying down, in the bush, in pain, to just take his bike and ride off without rendering any help, it's quite disgusting."

Both offenders are described as Caucasian, around 15 years old, 165cm tall, and were wearing black ski masks and black clothing.

One offender had black hair and was wearing a multi-coloured BAPE hoodie.

Police have released an image of the stolen bikes in the hope anyone who was in the area at the time recognises them and can come forward with information.

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Man charged with manslaughter of children dies on bail

2025-11-14 FreeNews

A man accused of manslaughter over the deaths of two young children has been found dead less than six weeks after his release on bail.

Matthew McAuliffe, 24, was due to face Melbourne Magistrates Court this morning.

He was charged in September with two counts of negligent manslaughter and one count of negligently causing serious injury for leaving three children aged under five home alone before a house fire occurred.

Melbourne Magistrates Court in Melbourne, Victoria.

However, a magistrate struck out all charges against McAuliffe today.

"I confirm that the prosecution of Matthew McAuliffe was discontinued this morning as a result of his death," an Office of Public Prosecutions spokeswoman told AAP.

Two young girls, aged one and five, died in the September 2024 blaze in Sydenham, in Melbourne's northwest, and a third child suffered serious injuries.

McAuliffe was not the biological father of any of the children, but had been in a relationship with their mother, Shania Lee, and was living with them at the home, the court was told previously.

He was granted bail on October 8.

His barrister, Sai Ranjit, called McAuliffe's mother, Melissa, to give evidence about him residing with her in regional Victoria while he was on bail.

She had hoped to provide a stable home for her son, who had "been through a lot".

Rajnit said McAuliffe would abide by bail conditions, including that he not consume drugs or alcohol, and engage in treatment programs.

He argued there was no clear cause for the fire and pointed to weaknesses in the prosecution's case.

Prosecutors had opposed McAuliffe's release as he was a risk of offending while on bail, failing to appear in court, interfering with witnesses and obstructing the course of justice.

Lee, who is on bail for the same charges, allegedly heard her children scream on security video via her phone after leaving the home with McAuliffe.

She is yet to enter a plea and will next face court on January 15 for a committal mention.