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Emails show timeline of police contact with Clare Nowland's family after alleged tasering

The emails released to state parliament reveal members of Mrs Nowland's family knew the details of how she was injured "very quickly", with the NSW opposition saying it raises doubts over why the word "taser" was omitted from a press release.
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Not all smooth sailing as Comanche gears up for Sydney to Hobart

Sydney to Hobart heavyweight Andoo Comanche is a monohull of unmatched power but, as her crew has found out, her greatest strength can be her greatest weakness.
A supermaxi boat races along Sydney Harbour with at least half of the hull lifted out of the water.

Bruce Lehrmann takes the stand in defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann testifies in court about the events leading up to the alleged rape of his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
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Sydney councillor vows to push ahead with LGBTIQA+ network after 'homophobic' NSW conference debate

Councillors from outside Sydney are accused of making discriminatory comments during a state conference debate about a support network for LGBTQIA+ representatives and drag story time events.
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Linda's relationship 'didn't feel bad enough to leave' — but she was experiencing economic abuse

The Australian Bureau of Statistics survey finds around 16 per cent of women have experienced some form of economic abuse. A leading women's advocate says it's a form of abuse that too often is flying under the radar.
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ABC and Bruce Lehrmann settle defamation case over broadcast of Brittany Higgins's Press Club speech

Before settling, Bruce Lehrmann was due to take on the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today. The former Liberal staffer's defamation action against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues.
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3m crocodile, Sydney radio host's uneaten lunch found on riverbank as search suspended

The search for former 2GB fishing show host Roman Butchaski has been suspended in Far North Queensland.
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Turning Squid Game into a real-life reality show seems ridiculous, but it makes utterly gripping TV

With 456 players, Squid Game: The Challenge is the biggest, most brutal reality TV show yet.
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Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson and the ABC begins today

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will take on Network Ten and the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today in defamation action over allegations he raped his former colleague Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019.
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The ABC thought gardening would be a safe subject to test out talkback radio. Then a caller asked about cannabis plants

The ABC thought gardening would be a safe subject to test out talkback radio. Then a caller asked about marijuana plants.
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Police forcibly remove people protesting against Israeli-owned ZIM shipping company at Sydney's Port Botany

Activists have been removed from an entry road in Port Botany, as they attempted to block a ship being unloaded. Stating the ZIM cargo ship is being used to transport goods to Israel.     
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Woman in her 70s dies after falling at Robbie Williams concert in Sydney

A woman dies in hospital after the incident at the end of last week's concert at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Singer Robbie Williams dressed in all one colour raises his arms in the air as he performs at the AFL Grand Final at the MCG.

Reid becomes an Eagle as home town Tongala celebrates and Gothard, Ryan shocks bring joy

Harley Reid is officially heading to West Coast after selecting the Tongala young gun with the first pick of the 2023 AFL Draft, with some surprising draft picks creating some memorable scenes later on.
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Kristina Keneally's son guilty of fabricating police statement that led to innocent man spending weeks in jail

A court has found the police officer son of former senator and NSW premier fabricated evidence with the intent to mislead a judicial tribunal.
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Week-long spell of extreme heat and storms to hit Australia

Storms carrying the risk of heavy rain, large hail, and damaging winds are set to hit much of northern and eastern Australia this week while Western Australia bakes under a potential record-breaking November heatwave.
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Can olive oil and bread change the world? Nehad thinks so

Nehad Jerada says people love her baked pastries, they are flaky, savoury, and play an important part in educating people about what it means to be Palestinian.
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They call it 'slot hoarding'. It might be the real reason your flight has been cancelled  

At the world's busiest airports, time slots allocated to airlines are an important way for airports to control space. But experts are calling out misuse of the system.
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Nat Bass comes out, The Crown tackles Diana's last days and Blak artist makes Paris debut

From André 3000's first album in 17 years to TikTok's dreamboat comedian landing a Netflix special and a Rogue Trader coming out, it's easy to miss some of the week's biggest entertainment news — but we've got you covered.
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