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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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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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos July 5, 2022: Generic photos of Adelaide Airport - . Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

Airport chaos looms as workers walk off job

Aussie travellers have been warned to expect flight delays and disruptions as more than 1000 airport workers are set to strike.

NSW

Generic photo - Petrol pump. woman pumping petrol in car at petrol station. Picture: iStock

‘Don’t wait’: Drivers warned to fill up to beat Oz Day fuel shocker

Motorists have been warned that fuel prices could soar heading into the Australia Day long weekend, but there’s a way drivers can limit the damage.

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A gunman is on the loose after two teenagers were found with gunshot wounds in Collingwood. Picture: Sunrise.

‘Targeted attack’: Brawl before teens shot

A teenage boy is “very lucky” to be alive, while another has been seriously injured following a shooting that could have been sparked by a brawl.

Movies

Paul Hogan, who took on the character of Mick “Crocodile” Dundee in his breakout role in the 1984 Aussie classic, walked the red carpet at the premiere of the 4K digital restoration of the film on Thursday evening. Picture: Supplied.

Not ‘woke’: Aussie icon’s shock film call

The star of an iconic Aussie film has revealed he “totally” agreed with calls for the nation’s censor to review the movie nearly 40 years on.

BREAKINGMusic 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

Major Aussie music festival cancelled

A beloved Australian music festival has been axed again, with promoters revealing they “need more time to recharge”.

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Zürich, Switzerland - July 03, 2016: Airbus A380 of Emirates Airline approaching Zurich airport

Emirates’ huge move for Aussie passengers

The international airline has revealed a luxurious upgrade coming soon for Aussie travellers.

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Police make an arrest after two off-duty constables were hospitalised after allegedly attacked on Enmore Rd, Newtown about 11pm on Wednesday. Picture: NSW Police

Huge update after alleged cop bashing

There has been a major development in the investigation into an alleged attack that left an off-duty police officer seriously injured.

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Gunnedah Hospital and Health Service in Gunnedah.

Horror as baby boy dies in hospital

The homicide squad and child abuse squad are investigating after a four-month-old baby died in hospital.

Environment

Temperatures are set to soar as high as 45C on Australia Day while thunderstorms and showers appear to threaten long weekend plans. Picture: Stormcast.

Horror forecast ahead of Australia Day

Temperatures are set to soar to 45C on Australia Day, while potential showers and thunderstorms threaten to drench multiple states and territories.

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