News in brief – Al-Jazeera journalists pardoned
Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste learnt on air that his two colleagues, Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and Egyptian Baher Mohamed, had been pardoned.
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Violence pushed to Sydney’s inner-west
A six month trial of “lockout laws”similar to those in the CBD have resulted in an increase in alcohol-fuelled violence in Sydney’s inner-west.
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Man charged with pregnant woman’s death
Joshua Homann, 38, was refused bail today after being charged with the murder of his heavily pregnant partner in Sydney’s west.
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Artificial intelligence to change future of businesses
Artificial intelligence and technological developments are set to change the future of businesses, according to a new report released by multi-national corporation MYOB.
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Bluesfest features Sex Bomb
Bluesfest announced a slew of new acts to perform at the festival early next year, mere weeks after their first artist lineup was released.
DetailsNews in brief – Aussie VW owners in the dark
Australian Volkswagen (VW) owners remain unaware about whether their cars are amid the 11 million diesel vehicles worldwide concerned by the car maker’s pollution cheating scandal.
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The more you know the better
Sky News executive producer Gillian Bowen gave journalism students at Macleay College a taste of what’s to come.
DetailsEntertainment wrap – Snezana wins The Bachelor
Perth mother of one Snezana Markoski was crowned the winner of The Bachelor last night, after a cliff-hanging two-night finale. Markoski was competing with Sydney-based single Lana Jeavon-Fellows for the heart of bachelor Sam Wood, and expressed her love for the fitness guru in the last episode. “I just want you to know that I have…
DetailsIndonesia’s new law a turn-off for travelling couples
Indonesia’s recent plan to make cohabiting outside marriage illegal has outraged Balinese politicians and some Australians, who will boycott the destination if the laws are passed.
DetailsMartin Place to get controversial makeover
A proposed alfresco upgrade of Martin Place has been given the thumbs up by City of Sydney, but not everyone is happy about the change.
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