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Man jailed for trying to siphon fuel from broadcast tower generator

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Reardon, A. (2026, October 13). Man jailed for trying to siphon fuel from broadcast tower generator. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-13/man-jail-siphon-fuel-broadcast-tower-eden/107257346

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ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-13 · by Adriane Reardon

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Alec Harvey, 32, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for attempting to siphon diesel fuel from a broadcast transmitter site in Eden, NSW. He disguised himself during the incident. His lawyer noted that Harvey showed remorse and contrition. Harvey is scheduled for parole release in December.
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Story summary

Alec Harvey, 32, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for attempting to siphon diesel fuel from a broadcast transmitter site in Eden, located on the NSW South Coast. Wearing a disguise, Harvey targeted the site's generator to steal the fuel. During his trial, his defense lawyer argued that Harvey showed "remorse and contrition" for his actions. He is set to be released on parole in December.

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📰 Fuel Theft Attempt Failed
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Adriane Reardon
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Topics

Eden NSW

Subjects

Harvey PERSON · 2× Alec Harvey PERSON · 1× Eden PERSON · 1× NSW GPE · 1×

Narrative

Man jailed for attempt to siphon diesel from NSW South Coast broadcast tower In short; Alec Harvey, 32, has been sentenced to 12 months' jail for donning a disguise and attempting to siphon diesel fuel from a broadcast transmitter site in Eden.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
2026-10-13 · ABC News (AU)
Man jailed for trying to siphon fuel from broadcast tower generator · assertive framing

Claims (3 extracted, 0 hedged)

Man jailed for attempt to siphon diesel from NSW South Coast broadcast tower In short; Alec Harvey, 32, has been sentenced to 12 months' jail for donning a disguise and attempting to siphon diesel fuel from a broadcast transmitter site in Eden. asserted
Harvey → jail → Eden
His defence lawyer said Harvey showed "remorse and contrition" for his actions. asserted
Harvey → say → actions
Harvey is due to be released on parole in December. asserted
Harvey → release → December
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