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Clareese is a breaking news reporter at NewsWire. She previously graduated from the 2023 NewsCorp cadet program where she worked across several mastheads. Since completing the program she continues to cover a range of topics, from crime and finance to entertainment and health.

Clareese Packer

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Animals

A minke whale spotted in Sydney. Picture: Facebook/Cronulla & National Park Ferry Cruises.

‘Magic’: Rare sight in Sydney waters

Footage has captured the “magic” moment a rare type of whale known to frequent icier waters swam by a Sydney ferry over the public holiday.

Breaking News

A Townsville man is lucky he didn't change his trusty lotto numbers after winning $1.6m on Saturday. Picture: Supplied.

‘Rush’ for eye-watering $70m prize

Australians are set to “rush” for a chance to win a major $70m prize after last week’s draw ballooned when there was no jackpot winner.

National

Brisbane father, Chris Vrbesic, identified as dad who died alongside son, 4, in shock crash at Ransome

Tributes for dad and son killed in tragic crash

Tributes have poured in for a Brisbane father and son who were tragically killed in a car crash on Australia Day.

On the Road

A toddler and a man have been critically injured in a two-car crash in Brisbane’s south.The two vehicles were travelling on Rickertt Rd in Ransome when they crashed just before 9am on Sunday.Paramedics treated the toddler, a little boy, for life-threatening injuries before rushing him to the Queensland Children’s Hospital in a critical condition. Picture: 7 News

‘Tragic’: Toddler and dad killed in crash

A father and his four-year-old boy have both died following a horror crash.

Music Festivals

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos, 22 JULY 2023: Splendour in the Grass 2023: Flume plays to crowds at Splendour in the Grass, Saturday night. Picture: NCA Danielle Smith / Newswire

Sign ‘devastating’ Aussie trend is back

Experts are urgently calling for help amid worrying signs a “devastating” music festival trend is back.

Books

‘Huge gripe’ dividing Aussie industry

Experts have revealed the “huge gripe” they have with a major trend dividing an Aussie industry while it simultaneously brings a community together.

UPDATEDNational

Thousands gathered across the country for 'Invasion Day' and 'Survival Day' protests. Picture: NewsWire.

16 charged as ‘Neo-Nazis’ crash protest

A man has been charged with displaying a Nazi symbol as alleged neo-Nazis gathered just a few blocks from an anti-Australia Day rally in Adelaide.

Breaking News

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 22 AUGUST, 2024: A Victoria Police signage is seen on the streets of Melbourne. Picture: NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Shock as man killed in deadly brawl

A man has died after being stabbed during a brawl inside a home, with another man now arrested and under police guard.

UPDATEDBreaking News

Statues of ex-PMs decapitated

Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.

Victoria

Avenue of honour our last four and currently serving Prime ministers, in Ballarat. Kevin Rudd's bust is the next to be unveilled, but the sculpture is yet to be completed.

Statues of former PMs decapitated in Ballarat

Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and more than a dozen others vandalised.

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