Junior club treasurer faces embezzlement charges
A junior rugby league club treasurer is accused of taking $83,150 over six seasons.
Reported by Newcastle HeraldClaims checked against the source, 9 h ago.
ShareWhy it matters
Community clubs rely on honest management; embezzlement undermines trust and depletes funds for junior sport.
In Australia. Junior sports clubs across Australia depend on volunteer treasurers and cash handling, this case highlights governance risks in community organisations.
Key facts
- $83,150
- Total amount alleged
- October 2019 to September 2025
- Time period
- 26,548 dollars in 2023
- Largest single season
- 54
- Suspect age
- Julie Annette Schuck, 54, from Raymond Terrace, is accused of taking $83,150 from the Raymond Terrace Roosters Junior Rugby League Football Club between October 2019 and September 2025.
- Cash takings from the club's canteen and gear shed allegedly never reached the bank accounts.
- Julie Annette Schuck faces six counts of dishonestly obtaining a financial advantage by deception and has pleaded not guilty.
- Police allege she withheld $11,686 in the 2020 season, followed by $10,329 in 2021, $19,685 in 2022, $26,548 in 2023, $12,271 in 2024 and $2,631 in 2025.
- A two-day court hearing is scheduled for June 10, 2027.
