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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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National

Dog owners warned: Contact your vet now

A nationwide shortage of the vaccine that protects dogs from the potentially deadly leptospirosis has sparked an urgent warning. See what it means for your pet.

National

A pharmacist holds up a vial of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, Bivalent, at AltaMed Medical clinic in Los Angeles, California, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by RINGO CHIU / AFP)

New Omicron vaccine: See if you’re eligible

An Omicron-specific vaccine is being rolled out in Australia. But not everyone will be able to get it. See details.

UpdatedRoyals

UNSPECIFIED - UNSPECIFIED: In this handout image provided by Harpo Productions and released on March 5, 2021, Oprah Winfrey interviews Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on A CBS Primetime Special premiering on CBS on March 7, 2021. (Photo by Harpo Productions/Joe Pugliese via Getty Images)

Meghan’s ‘bloodsoaked earrings’; Oprah faces quizzing

Juicy new details have emerged about jewels gifted to the Duchess from a murder-accused prince, as Oprah’s bombshell interview could face court scrutiny.

National

Ross River virus infection is spread by mosquitoes

Vax boost to fight rare mozzie virus

Australian states are taking an unprecedented stand against a mozzie virus rarely seen until now.

Royals

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle arrive to view flowers and tributes to HM Queen Elizabeth on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England. Crowds have gathered and tributes left at the gates of Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth II, who died at Balmoral Castle on 8 September, 2022. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

What you missed in Meghan and Harry’s royal reunion

There was more to Meghan and Prince Harry’s walk with Prince William and Kate. This is what experts observed.

True Crime

Cassie Sainsbury aka Cocaine Cassie. Picture: Channel 7

‘15 times a week’: Cocaine Cassie’s confession

Cocaine Cassie has admitted she knew she was carrying drugs when she arrived at a Colombian airport – and it was not the first time.

National

New grim detail in Aussie Covid milestone

Australia is about to hit a new Covid milestone as new data reveals more about how long it takes to catch the latest variant.

World

Indonesian militant Umar Patek arrive in handcuffs and escorted by armed police commandos at the Jakarta court on April 19, 2012 in the resumption of his trial. Patek is the suspected bomb maker of the deadly 2002 Bali bombing. AFP PHOTO / ROMEO GACAD

‘My mistake’: Convicted Bali bomb mastermind speaks

Bomb builder Umar Patek has appeared in a video filmed inside prison as he awaits news on his parole after serving half of a 20-year sentence for his role in the 2002 deadly terror attacks.

Companies

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10 hot new Indigenous Aussie start-ups

Australia has a proud record of delivering incredible innovation — and there are high hopes for these entrepreneurs vying for a share of funding from Andrew Forrest. See the full list.

National

Explained: Aussie monkeypox cases climb

Monkeypox is on the rise in Australia, with the number of cases climbing by 32 in 13 days. Two states are hot spots with new locally acquired cases.

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