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Rebecca FranksSub-Editor

Rebecca is a copy editor with more than two decades of experience in journalism, mostly covering news, court, crime, politics and health. She began her career at the UK’s Express & Star before moving to Sydney in 2002 where she joined NewsCorp Australia as a senior reporter for NewsLocal newspapers including the Manly Daily. She is an award-winning journalist and former court reporter who spent two years in the NSW Parliament press gallery covering state politics. She joined news.com.au in 2017.

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Current Affairs

Julian Assange's ex-fiance speaks on 60 Minutes.

Julian Assange’s secret love affair

Julian Assange faces charges that could see him jailed for 175 years. His secret fiancee and mum of his two young sons is begging Australia to help.

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Empty Melbourne city landmarks due to COVID-10 virus shutdown. Outside Flinders Street Station some people wear masks others make do. Picture: David Caird

Doorknocking to begin in hot spots

A special taskforce has been assembled to go door-to-door in hot spots around Melbourne where coronavirus case numbers have surged.

Minnesota-based journalist Max Nesterak said people across America were fearful as violent protests grip the nation.

US protests: ‘It’s a scary time right now’

America is gripped with fear as violent protests rage on with reports of rubber bullets being fired directly at civilians, says a US journalist.

Health & Safety

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 23: The Ruby Princess cruise ship departs from Port Kembla on April 23, 2020 in Wollongong, Australia. Australian Border Force has ordered the Ruby Princess to depart Australian waters today, as two separate inquiries continue over how the ship's 2700 passengers were allowed to disembark in Sydney in March without adequate health checks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A special commission of inquiry has been established by the NSW government over the handling of the Ruby Princess' arrival into Sydney on 19 March, while NSW Police are also conducting a separate criminal investigation. There are now 21 deaths linked to the Ruby Princess along with more than 600 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Ruby Princess fallout ‘like Wild West’

A lawyer acting for COVID-19 affected US passengers aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship has described the debacle as being “like the Wild West”.

Health Problems

Education expert Adam Voight pulled no punches when he appeared on The Sunday Project tonight and said federal Health Minister Dan Tehan had 'lost the plot'. Picture: Channel 10/The Sunday Project

‘Lost the plot’: Minister slammed

An education expert has slammed Dan Tehan, accusing him of “political point scoring” over measures to stem the spread of coronavirus.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison with the Health Minister Greg Hunt during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Gary Ramage

Aussies who should be staying at home

The Australians who should not be leaving their homes have been listed by the PM, with others only to leave for limited reasons.

Family and Friends

The pair have been working on an album together

Oils star reunites with secret daughter

When Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst was 17, he discovered his girlfriend was pregnant. It was a secret he carried for 36 years.

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Sarah Ristevski’s baffling answer

Sarah Ristevski’s father Borce killed her mother and then pretended to be a grieving husband. Now she’s finally spoken publicly about it.

Kim Kardashian and Lisa Wilkinson

Kim K talks about Meghan Markle

Uber famous reality star Kim Kardashian has weighed into the royal debate to reveal her true feelings about Meghan and Harry.

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Health Problems

Keith with CEO of Lanna, Darren Lockie

Teen habit ruined Keith’s ‘perfect’ life

Keith had the world at his feet. Living on Sydney’s northern beaches, he had a great job, a home and a family – until it all came crashing down.

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