NRL legend Matt Cooper reveals his battle with painkillers
RUGBY league great Matt Cooper has revealed his terror that he would die in his sleep as a result of a crippling painkiller addiction that eventually landed the Dragons legend in hospital.
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In an extraordinary interview with the Daily Telegraph, former Kangeroos, NSW and St George great Matt Cooper detailed how he reached breaking point from a painkiller addiction last month, confessing his crippling habit to his wife and entering rehab to save his life.
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‘Hard to fathom’: Public speak up in hunt for Bowraville child killer
Homicide detectives are busy taking statements as they probe the suspected murder of three children from Bowraville in the 1990s, with a focus on finding the remains of 16-year-old Colleen Walker-Craig. Here’s the latest.
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New Muslim candidate’s surprise response to October 7
Local pharmacist Ahmed Ouf has announced himself as an independent candidate for the historically safe federal Labor seat of Blaxland, held by Education Minister Jason Clare. Hear what he stands for.
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