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Bradley Knoesen’s Kalgoorlie dog-killing case

The magistrate described Faith’s killing as torture but suspended Bradley Gavin Knoesen’s 12-month prison term. The reported reasons point to earlier court decisions; deportation remains unconfirmed.

Aired November 5, 2026 at 7:31 AM UTC

The story so far

Update 1Nov 5, 7:31 AM UTC
Knoesen gets suspended sentence for killing kelpie Faith
The magistrate described Faith’s killing as torture but suspended Bradley Gavin Knoesen’s 12-month prison term. The reported reasons point to earlier court decisions; deportation remains unconfirmed.

Timeline

Day 1 · 1 report

Nov 5, 6:58 AM UTC
First to report

Who reported

13 outlets · 23 sources

ABC News (Australia)First to reportabc.net.au · Nov 5, 6:58 AM UTC2
1. British backpacker sentenced for 'protracted' killing of dog in WANov 5 UTC
2. UK man on working holiday visa charged with drowning, bashing dog in Western Australia - ABC NewsSep 29 UTC
austlii.edu.au6
Western Australian Governmentwa.gov.au4
casechat.au2
1. Salkilld v The State of Western Australia - [2010] WASCA 22 | CaseChat AU
2. Brown v The State of Western Australia - [2009] WASCA 74 | CaseChat AU
Buddyliobuddylio.com1
1. Bradley Gavin Knoesen Refused Bail Over Kelpie’s Death
Daily Maildailymail.com1
1. UK tourist is accused of drowning and beating a puppy to death in Australia | Daily Mail OnlineSep 29 UTC
Kalgoorlie Minerkalminer.com.au1
1. Bradley Gavin Knoesen: Man allegedly drowned dog and ...Sep 29 UTC
News Divenewsdive.net1
1. UK Traveler Faces Charges for Allegedly Drowning and Assaulting DogSep 29 UTC

Who's involved

Places

Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
Kalgoorlie