News from Victoria: Court, Jobs, and Law

Introduction

This report has three stories. One is about actor Alicia Gardiner in court. One is about lawyer Josh Bornstein. One is about the company Sportsbet.

Main Body

Alicia Gardiner is an actor. She went to court on Wednesday. In May, she was at a protest. A worker said Alicia hurt her. Alicia said it was an accident. The police stopped the big charge. Alicia said she did not follow police orders. She paid 500 dollars. Josh Bornstein is a famous lawyer. He worked at Maurice Blackburn for 30 years. He helped many workers win money. He stopped being the main lawyer on July 1. He will still help the company as a consultant. He also writes books and teaches students. Sportsbet is a big company. It is cutting jobs. About 50 people will lose their jobs. The boss is Barni Evans. He says the market is difficult. The company wants to be simple and strong.

Conclusion

These stories show changes in Victoria. Some people finished legal problems. One leader changed his job. One company changed its size.

Vocabulary Learning

accident
Something bad that happens without planning意外
Example:Alicia said it was an accident.
consultant
A person who gives expert advice顧問
Example:He will still help the company as a consultant.
court
A place where legal cases are decided法庭
Example:She went to court on Wednesday.
market
The area where goods or services are bought and sold市場
Example:The boss says the market is difficult.
protest
A public meeting to show disagreement示威
Example:In May, she was at a protest.