Entertainment briefs – Eighth Harry Potter book set for release
Diehard Harry Potter fans have finally had their prayers answered with an eighth book to be released on July 31 this year.
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Bondi hosts biggest English class in the world
About 3000 international students of 60 different nationalities will take part in the world’s biggest English class at Bondi Beach tonight.
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What to do in Sydney with your Valentine
It’s Valentine’s Day this Sunday and there are many ways for lovers to celebrate beyond the traditional candlelit dinner, roses and chocolates.
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Teenage girl charged following violent brawl
A 17-year-old girl has been arrested after a violent brawl erupted among teenagers in Ambarvale, in south-western Sydney, earlier this week.
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Deadpool not your typical superhero movie
The release of the film Deadpool has set a precedent as one of the first globally distributed R-rated comic-book films.
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Pregnant Victorian woman contracts Zika virus
A pregnant Victorian woman has been diagnosed with the Zika virus, Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy told a news conference this morning.
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Rescue animals searching for love this Valentine’s Day
Rescue animals will have a chance to be adopted at Petbarn’s ‘Pet Dating Day’ this Saturday, February 13.
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Sydney grants ‘Iron Boy’ superhero wish
The NSW Police and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have given a sick schoolboy the chance to become his favourite superhero for the day.
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News in brief – Backpackers escape murder in SA
Two female backpackers have narrowly avoided tragedy on a South Australian beach.
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News in brief – Policeman shot arresting nurse at Sydney hospital
A police officer and a security guard were shot at Penrith’s Nepean Hospital last night during a scuffle.
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