The Editorial Team

Liz is news.com.au’s deputy editor. She began her career in magazines at The Australian Women’s Weekly, going on to work in newspapers before joining news.com.au. She started as a senior reporter in 2014 before becoming news editor and then deputy. Liz has appeared on national TV and radio as a commentator discussing news stories, politics and social issues.

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Health Problems

The fight to save Cannabis Island

IT was meant to be the budding industry that would save struggling Norfolk Island’s economy but the community’s chance to lead the charge in medicinal cannabis treatment has gone up in smoke.

Middle East

Picture from Steven Sotloff's facebook page

From ordinary man to captive of savages

THIS time last year he was an ordinary guy worried about his basketball team. Now, he’s a hostage of the world’s most terrifying group with his life on the line.

Sports Life

Mark Bingham. Bingham Cup. Pics supplied by ABC

The 9/11 hero behind gay rugby

MARK Bingham died a hero on September 11, 2001 when he wrested control of United flight 93 to save lives. But the legacy he left behind is helping even more people.

Real Life

A secret photo taken by Julie Lee on her phone of Marcus Leebeing led away in jail (in the ‘dungeons’) September 2009. Marcus is at the far end of the hallway, near to the light. (jail bars and prison guards in the foreground)

Inside Dubai’s toughest prison

VIOLENCE, murder, filth and sickness: An Australian tells of life inside Dubai’s toughest prison.

Restaurants & Bars

‘Racist’ cafe owner investigated

THE owner of a Sydney cafe who refused to hire a man because of his skin colour is being investigated by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Celebrity Life

Robbie pays off mum’s mortgage

AUSSIE actress Margot Robbie has paid off her mother’s entire mortgage as a gift for her 60th birthday.

Celebrity Life

Robbie pays off mum’s mortgage

AUSSIE actress Margot Robbie has paid off her mother’s entire mortgage as a gift for her 60th birthday.

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