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Amanda Sheppeard is journalist with more than 30 years’ experience in her field. During that time she has worked across a broad range of areas, including health, education, local government, police/courts, finance/property and features. She has been recognised with awards from the National Press Club and at the Gold Coast Media Awards.

Amanda Sheppeard

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World

TOPSHOT - Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on September 22, 2024. The Israeli army said that more than 100 projectiles were fired from Lebanon on September 22 and in response to the incoming fire from Hezbollah, it had launched new strikes on the group's targets in southern Lebanon. (Photo by Kawnat HAJU / AFP)

Israel v Hezbollah: How close is all-out war?

As Israel and Hezbollah face off with full vengeance in their sights, this is what we know about the threat of another full-scale war in the Middle East.

World

The 55-metre Bayesian superyacht. Picture: Supplied

Could sunken $60m superyacht be hiding secrets in watertight safes?

Security has been tightened around the wreckage of the tragic $60m superyacht Bayesian off Sicily amid fears highly sensitive data may be locked in watertight safes on the vessel.

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MORESHET, ISRAEL - SEPTEMBER 22: A man walks with prayer talit at a scene of a house that was hit by a rocket fired from Lebanon on September 22, 2024 in Moreshet, Israel. Hezbollah claimed to have attacked military targets inside Israel, with some landing near the city of Haifa. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

‘Catastrophe’: UN warning as Hezbollah rains rockets on Israel

Hundreds of thousands of people sought shelter from Hezbollah rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel as the UN issued a warning about the worsening violence. Follow for updates.

World

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Former actress and singer Holly Candy (nee Valance) attends the Reform Party 2024 Conference at National Exhibition Centre on September 20, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Reform Party Uk are holding their first annual conference since winning five parliamentary seats in the 2024 general election. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Holly Valance hints at her next surprising move

The actor, who has declared her support for US presidential candidate Donald Trump, faced some questions at a political conference in the UK.

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An Australian woman has died while on a diving trip in Nusa Penida, Bali. Source of photos: Klungkung Police

Aussie woman dead after Bali dive trip named

Police have identified an Australian woman who died after collapsing during a weekend dive with her husband in Bali.

ExclusiveHealth

Malini Raj, suffers from Cushing’s disease and spends up to $70,000 a year on medical bills. Supplied

‘Misdiagnosed with leukaemia’: My 20yr rare disease fight

Malini Raj has lived with pain for 20 years and she’s been to every doctor — she was even once misdiagnosed with leukaemia. She has a rare disease and wants the government to act.

Awards

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 27: Honoree Nicole Kidman speaks onstage during the 49th Annual AFI Life Achievement Award Honoring Nicole Kidman at Dolby Theatre on April 27, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery)

Keith’s touching tribute to Nicole for big award win

Nicole Kidman’s family was by her side in a rare appearance as she became the first Australian to receive a lifetime achievement award from the American Film Institute. See the pics.

Health

Indiana Harley was forced to travel to Melbourne to fill her script for Vyvanse, a medication used for ADHD, or wait up to six weeks for script approvals. Picture: Supplied

Major update in ADHD drug supply issue

Australians with ADHD who have been struggling to fill their scripts for one of the most commonly prescribed medications have been given an update after the drug has been in short supply for months.

National

NORTH Coast residents aged 65 and over are urged to remain patient as flu vaccination shipment delays hit General Practitioners, as demand for flu shots skyrockets across the state.

Worrying reason you need to get the flu vaccine early

Flu season is more than a month away but Australia’s peak medical body has warned we should get in early for a vaccine.

Health of the Nation

MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31ST 2023 : Dr Lannie OKeefe is exploring whether the 5 blue zones across the world, have any bearing in Australia.PICTURE : Nicki Connolly

Australia’s healthiest suburbs revealed

The world has five ‘Blue Zones’ – locations where residents live longer and healthier lives. See why and the Aussie contenders.

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