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Benedict is an award-winning journalist and news.com.au’s US Correspondent, based in New York. He moved to Australia in 2006 and worked in corporate communications and journalism, becoming assistant editor of LGBTI publication the Star Observer before joining news.com.au in 2015. He writes on a range of topics from weather to retail and infrastructure. Benedict has won a Kennedy Award for environmental reporting and was nominated for another, for breaking news, in 2020. He has been nominated twice for an ACON Honour Award for his writing on the LGBTI community.

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US Politics

‘More arrests to come’: Trump’s new threat

In a dark warning, Donald Trump has said he will crank up arrests but critics haves said he is trampling on free speech.

UpdatedEnvironment

Man’s body found as Alfred turns deadly

The tragic death in NSW floodwaters marks the first loss of life amid ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Environment

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: A general view is seen of Brisbane from the Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout on March 07, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. Australia's east coast, particularly Queensland and northern New South Wales, is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a rare Category 2 storm that is expected to make landfall between the Gold Coast and southern parts of the Wide Bay region. The cyclone is anticipated to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and severe flooding, with millions of residents preparing for the worst-case scenario. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, distributed sandbags, and shut down airports and public transport in anticipation of the storm's arrival, which could be one of the most significant weather events in the region in decades. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Brisbane residents warned ‘take shelter now’

People in areas of Queensland and NSW have been told to take shelter immediately in the strongest part of the building they are in.

Environment

‘Leave now’: More evacuations ordered

Cyclone Alfred’s tracking has been updated as more evacuation warnings are issued in NSW.

Celebrity Life

US star trapped in Qld hotel amid cyclone

“Right here”: A huge US star has popped up on Aussie TV to reveal he’s been trapped in his hotel as the cyclone bears down.

Environment

Woman swept up by wave on Gold Coast

A 78-year-old woman has been hospitalised after suffering head injuries in dangerous surf on the Gold Coast.

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US Politics

TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the inaugural parade inside Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

‘Coward’: Rage over Trump’s newest plan

Donald Trump’s political enemies have lashed out at him as a “coward” over newly revealed plans to gut a key part of the US government.

World Economy

Doug Ford threatens US. Picture: Global News

‘With a smile’: Canada’s chilling threat to US

A Canadian Premier has made a stunning threat to cut off the US “with a smile on my face” in response to Trump’s fresh tariffs.

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US Politics

‘Time to make things right’: Zelensky caves

Donald Trump has vowed to “tell it how it is” when he addresses Congress within hours as Zelensky says he “regrets” the Oval Office row.

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US Politics

President Donald Trump speaks as Tulsi Gabbard is sworn in as the Director of National Intelligence in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

‘Won’t put up with it’: Trump’s fresh attack

Donald Trump has taken another swipe at Ukraine’s president as he gears up for a speech in Congress where he has said he will “tell it like it is”.

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