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Zoe SmithSenior Producer

Zoe Smith is a Network News senior producer and night editor. She has over 20 years of experience in journalism and has worked at digital and print mastheads across Australia and the UK.

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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Leonardo Dicaprio attends the

DiCaprio in fresh Albo attack amid pollie’s bizarre fish stunt

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has again weighed in on a controversial Aussie issue, as a dead fish stunt causes chaos in Parliament. See the video.

Celebrity Life

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 13: Michelle Obama speaks on stage during IMO Live podcast 2025 SXSW Conference and Festival at Austin Convention Center on March 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

Michelle Obama reveals how she deals with ‘rumours’

Former first lady Michelle Obama has opened up about how she and husband Barack deal with life in the spotlight amid what she described as “gossip”.

Royals

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Prince William, Prince of Wales, celebrates after the first Aston Villa goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Aston Villa FC and Club Brugge KV at Villa Park on March 12, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Soccer fan William lets rip on wild night out

An ecstatic Prince William was a rollercoaster of emotions as he cheered on his beloved soccer team during a surprise visit. See the photos.

UpdatedEurope

The Kremlin strikes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelesnsky's hometown of Kryvyi Rih on March 12 2025 Picture: SES of Ukraine

Putin bombs Zelensky’s hometown after Kyiv agrees to ceasefire

Vladimir Putin has yet to formally respond to Ukraine’s ceasefire proposal. Instead, he launched a blistering missile attack on Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown.

UpdatedNorth America

US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

‘Can’t drive’: Twist after Trump buys a Tesla from Musk

Donald Trump has made an unexpected admission after buying a Tesla from tech billionaire and his right-hand man Elon Musk.

Federal Election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Disaster, indecisive’: Aussies lash budget call before election

Readers have had their say on how the March 25 budget may play a part in who they vote for in the federal election. See the issues that matter to them most.

ExplainerNational

7/2/25: The Australian stock exchange in Sydney. John Feder/The Australian.

ASX falls as Trump triggers trade war: How it will impact Australia

The ASX 200 has hit a fresh seven-month low after Wall Street extended losses amid escalating trade tensions. Here’s what you need to know.

Celebrity Kids

AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 08: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck attend the world premiere of 'The Accountant 2' during the 2025 SXSW Conference and Festival at The Paramount Theatre on March 08, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Marcus Ingram/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Marcus Ingram / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Affleck’s frank parenting admission amid emotional reunion

Ben Affleck has opened up about his kids, as he made a rare red carpet appearance with lifelong bestie Matt Damon. See the video.

Travel

Kuta, Indonesia - February 19, 2016: A large crowd of tourists enjoy the sunset at a beach bar on Kuta beach in Seminyak, Bali. The island is famous for its nightlife. Image: iStock

Don’t become a victim of this crime in Bali

Australian tourists are being warned to beware as police on the holiday island of Bali urge caution on a new crime wave.

UpdatedNorth America

First responders work the scene after a plane crashed in a parking lot of a retirement community Sunday, March 9, 2025, in Manheim Township, Pa. (Zach Gleiter/The Patriot-News via AP)

‘Open door’: Audio captures horror moments before plane crash

Chilling audio has revealed a pilot’s frantic message before a plane exploded into a fireball after a horror crash in the US. See the video, hear the tape.

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