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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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Brenton Craig Abbas Abdullah McArthur, pictured at Bandung Police Station in West Java. Picture: Supplied

Australian ‘spat on’ religious leader in Indonesian mosque

An Australian is being questioned by Indonesian police over allegations he spat in the face of an imam in a West Java mosque. See the video.

Faith On Trial

Piper Cameron speaks out about Hillsong in Channel 7's Spotlight program. Picture: Channel 7

‘Asked for nude photos at age 13’: New Hillsong allegations

More allegations against the Hillsong Church have been made by a young woman who claims she was asked for nude photos by a youth leader when she was 13.

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Angela Bishop with the much-loved Barry Humphries.

Humphries’ jaw-dropping ‘party trick’ revealed

Lauded for his comic creations, Barry Humphries loved nothing more than playing outrageous practical jokes on his mates, Angela Bishop says.

National

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL, 05, 2021: A generic image of Paracetamol medication in Sydney. Paracetamol medication, such as Panadol, may be no better than a placebo in most common pain conditions, according University of Sydney research. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

Concerning move that has Aussies stockpiling paracetamol

A proposed major cut to the number of paracetamol tablets Aussies can buy off the shelf has many stockpiling.

National

This photograph taken on February 23, 2023, in Paris, shows the anti-diabetic medication "Ozempic" (semaglutide) made by Danish pharmaceutical company "Novo Nordisk". - On TikTok, the hashtag "#Ozempic" has reached more than 500 million views: this anti-diabetic medication is trending on the social network for its' slimming properties, a phenomenon that is causing supply shortages and worrying doctors. (Photo by JOEL SAGET / AFP)

Diabetic drug used for weight loss still in short supply

Aussies are still struggling to get their hands on Ozempic. Find out why and when the shortage is expected to end.

National

CPAP machines come in all shapes and sizes to suit the individual - helping customers to stop snoring and get a decent night's sleep.

New warning for middle-aged male snorers

Aussie snorers have been warned of just how damaging sleep apnoea can be with long term issues if they are not addressed by a GP.

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Britain's King Charles III (2L) and Britain's Camilla, Queen Consort (L) walk walk with Britain's Princess Anne, Princess Royal (2R), and Britain's Prince Andrew, Duke of York as they arrive for the Easter Mattins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on April 9, 2023. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP)

Prince Andrew’s intriguing, rare appearance

King Charles looked at ease as he arrived with Prince Andrew and the rest of the royal family – minus the Sussexes. See the photos.

Entertainment

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn depart Zuma on October 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jackson Lee/GC Images)

Fans discover Taylor Swift break-up ‘clue’

Diehard Taylor Swift fans believe the superstar revealed her split with British actor Joe Alwyn in a series of messages hidden in her setlists.

National

Diabetes medicine semaglutide called Ozempic . Picture: supplied

Sneaky way Aussies get Ozempic weight loss drug

TikTok has fuelled demand for the so-called “skinnypen” Ozempic. Here’s how Aussies are getting the diet drug amid a global shortage.

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TOPSHOT - The remains of crushed house and cars are seen in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 25, 2023, after a tornado touched down in the area. - At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the southern US state of Mississippi, tearing off roofs, smashing cars and flattening entire neighborhoods, with the region readying for more severe weather Sunday. The powerful weather system, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a path of more than 100 miles (60 kilometers) across the state late March 24, 2023, slamming several towns along the way. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP)

Shock photos show how twisters ripped a town apart

At least 26 people are dead after devastating tornadoes ripped across US southern states, flattening neighbourhoods. See the photos.

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