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I am a journalist currently living in Port Macquarie.

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Why Australian couples are waiting longer to get married

Why Australian couples are waiting longer to get married

As a young girl, Alarna Hurley dreamed of one day having her own fairytale wedding. "I used to think that was…

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Australian Love Stories

Australian Love Stories

“If art be the food of love, paint on.” This may be an adaptation to one of Shakespeare’s most famous quotes,…

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Technology and anxiety... a match made in hell - CURIEUX

Technology and anxiety... a match made in hell - CURIEUX

Technology has made our lives infinitely easier with the instant news cycle, globalization, and the distracti…

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Sia's new movie 'Music' is a directing misfire

Sia's new movie 'Music' is a directing misfire

Sia's directorial debut about a teenager living with autism has been marred with controversy and seemingly mo…

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Animal magic: why pets are proving to be the right medicine for mental health

Animal magic: why pets are proving to be the right medicine for mental health

Pets became a source of comfort for many during the pandemic, whether for companionship, unconditional love, …

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The Jane Austen Festival is coming to Canberra to celebrate all things Regency

The Jane Austen Festival is coming to Canberra to celebrate all things Regency

"So, what do you recommend to encourage affection?" "Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable." As …

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Man arrested over alleged kidnapping and prolonged assault

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A man has been charged with kidnapping after allegedly refusing to let another man leave his house and assaulting him over a prolonged period. The 27-year-old, who has not been named at this stage, appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday, October 20, when he was ordered to go to a hospital for a mental health assessment. He is yet to enter pleas to charges of kidnapping a person who suffered grievous bodily harm at the time and contravening a court order.
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Accused culpable driver denies killing two cyclists in crash earlier this year

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The driver accused of killing two cyclists in north Canberra earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Thi Phuong Ngoc Nguyen's case briefly appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court on Tuesday, October 20, nearly two months after cyclists Bridie Lee, 32, and Ryan Riethmuller, 39, died in a crash. The 40-year-old was not required to attend after being issued with a summons in September.
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Man allegedly choked, kicked stepdaughter before throwing broken glass at her

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A man allegedly kicked and choked his 15-year-old stepdaughter, before throwing broken glass at her when she tried to call police. The 41-year-old, who has not been named to protect the identity of the child and her mother, faced the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday, October 19. He is yet to enter pleas to two counts of aggravated common assault, and one count each of choking/suffocating/strangling another person and property damage.
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How is social media changing news?

Social media has forced journalism into a hybrid media system, where the ethics of traditional journalism now interact with digital media.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To produce accurate, impartial, and compelling stories from a diverse range of topics with the purpose of informing the general public.

Why did you become a journalist?

I admire the ethics and values surrounding the profession of journalism and wish to contribute to the editorial standards in the newsroom.