Former Shire deputy president on child sex charges
Doug William Diver, ex-deputy president of Shire of Ashburton, faces Perth court on over a dozen child sex offences. The 59-year-old was remanded in custody. Read the latest.
Doug William Diver, ex-deputy president of Shire of Ashburton, faces Perth court on over a dozen child sex offences. The 59-year-old was remanded in custody. Read the latest.
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Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full details.
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