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Vanessa MarshChief court reporter

Vanessa is chief court reporter for The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail covering criminal and civil court cases. The Walkley award-winning journalist began working at the publication in 2017 and previously worked as a Chief of Staff and reporter at the Townsville Bulletin and Bundaberg NewsMail.

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Palestinian girls carry a hot meal they collected at a charity kitchen ahead of the iftar fast-breaking meal during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as they walk near displacement tents at the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)

Egypt plan on Gaza ‘does not meet Trump expectations’

Donald Trump has rejected an Egyptian-led plan for war-battered Gaza, as Hamas signalled it was open to a lasting ceaesfire. Follow updates.

North America

US President Donald Trump speaks during an address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump wants US ‘golden dome’ missile shield; reveals letter from Zelensky

US President Donald Trump spoke about his plan to build “the most powerful military of the future”, as well as a letter he received from the Ukrainian leader in his address to Congress.

UpdatedWorld

This photograph taken on March 5, 2025, shows a television screen broadcasting France's President Emmanuel Macron addressing a live interview on French TV at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris. Emmanuel Macron announced on March 5, 2025, that France will gather next week in Paris the chiefs of staff from countries ready to guarantee a future peace in Ukraine. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)

‘New era’: Macron threatens to unleash nukes

In a bold televised address, French President Emmanuel Macron declared he is ready to deploy its nukes to protect Europe from Russia.

ExplainerWorld

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 03: Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) floor on March 03, 2025 in New York City. Despite growing concerns over proposed tariffs and continued tension with Ukraine, stocks rose on Monday, with the Dow up 70 points. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Stocks tumble: Why Trump’s Midas touch won’t help markets

Donald Trump’s first presidency was marked by a prosperous run for the financial markets. Here’s why it’s not the same this time around – yet.

UpdatedNorth America

US First Lady Melania Trump (2nd R) stands as she is recognized by US President Donald Trump during Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

‘Romantic’: body language expert says Melania truly loves Trump

Melania Trump has long been perceived as aloof and even hostile towards her husband. But her demeanour during the President’s address suggests she actually adores him according to an expert.

UpdatedNorth America

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a news conference about the US tariffs against Canada on March 4, 2025 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Trudeau said that President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada to destroy the country's economy to make it easier for the United States to annex its northern neighbor. The extraordinary warning about Trump's threat to Canadian sovereignty came as the US president delivered on his vow to impose 25 percent tariffs on all Canadian goods. (Photo by Dave Chan / AFP)

Canadian leader would cut off US electricity ‘with a smile’

Canada’s premier has threatened to cut off US electricity exports ‘with a smile on my face’, saying ‘they need to feel the pain’ as Donald Trump’s trade war rages.

ExplainerNorth America

US President Donald Trump speaks after Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. The Republican-controlled US Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard earlier as Trump's choice to lead the country's intelligence services, despite criticism over her lack of experience and past support for Russia and Syria. Gabbard -- appointed to be director of national intelligence -- has faced questions over her 2017 meeting with now-deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and her peddling of Kremlin propaganda, particularly false conspiracy theories about the Ukraine war. She is also regarded with suspicion over her views on US government surveillance and her backing for National Security Agency (NSA) leaker Edward Snowden, seen on both sides of Congress as having imperiled Americans' safety. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Trump’s State of the Union address: What you need to know

US President Donald Trump has vowed to “tell it like it is” in his first joint congressional speech since his return to office. Here’s what to expect.

UpdatedWorld

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their heated Oval Office clash. Picture: Getty Images

Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash

US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on all US military aid to Ukraine, just days after his heated showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

UpdatedWorld

SANDRINGHAM, NORFOLK - MARCH 2: King Charles III (L) greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to the Sandringham Estate on March 2, 2025 in Sandringham, Norfolk. (Photo by Joe Giddens - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Truce plan for Ukraine as EU leaders vow support

EU leaders have agreed on a plan to support Ukraine at an emergency security summit in London, including a proposed truce, as Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted by King Charles.

Police & Courts

Freedom Anderson arrives at the Southport Watchouse, 22 April 20. Picture: Gold Coast Bulletin

Woman who murdered law graduate launches shock appeal

A young woman who fatalled stabbed a man outside a Surfers Paradise resort and fled the scene has launched a shock appeal five years after the “senseless” incident.

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