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Louise Cheer
Louise is a former News Editor at Yahoo News Australia.
Yahoo News AustraliaUkraine: Terrifying video of 'death squad' ambush on Sky News journalists
Journalists reporting on the Russia-Ukraine crisis have captured the harrowing moment they were surrounded by a 'death squad'. See the video.
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Urgent baby formula recall issued over contamination fears
Australia's recall comes days after news emerged four complaints of infant illness linked to the formulas were being investigated in the US. Find out more.
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Starbucks worker's secret note to teen who was 'alone at night'
Staff handed the teen a hidden message written on a coffee cup after a man came up to her while she was studying. Find out about what unfolded.
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Sharp drop in NSW Covid cases as officials 'hope' outbreak has peaked
Another 20 Covid-related deaths were also reported in NSW, with officials hoping the outbreak has peaked. But Western Australia 'is another story'. Read more.
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Tsunami hits Tonga after 'catastrophic' volcano eruption
The volcano eruption reportedly sent ash up to about 15,800 metres altitude, with residents fleeing to higher ground. Read more.
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Two people in their 20s die with Covid as 'final surge begins'
The two people in their 20s who died in NSW and Queensland were both vaccinated. Read about the latest updates here.
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Urgent search for missing girl, 9, in NSW's Blue Mountains
The child vanished on Thursday and was reporting missing from Mount Wilson the next morning. Find out what's happening.
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NSW premier slams Hillsong festival: 'Completely shocked'
Dominic Perrottet says NSW Health authorities were looking into any potential breaches by Christian group Hillsong. Read more about what happened.
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Queensland declares end of border restrictions: 'Time to come down'
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has declared 'it's time for the barricades to come down'. Read about what's happening.
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Powerball: Brisbane man scoops entire $60 million jackpot
Despite winning the $60 million Powerball, the man still plans to turn up for work this year. Find out more about the new multimillionaire.
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Two bodies found in submerged car on NSW North Coast
Initially police thought there was one body in the car, but a second person was found dead upon recovery. A crime scene has been established. Read more.
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Queensland's new mask rule as 2266 Covid cases seen in 12 hours
Face masks will be required for 'virtually all indoor spaces' in Queensland from 1am on Sunday. Find out more about the changes.
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Dramatic scenes as fire breaks out at Old Parliament House
The incident happened in Canberra before midday on Thursday with police surrounding the building and facing off with protesters. Find out more.
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Dire warning over Scott Morrison's Covid proposal: 'Adding fuel'
Leading health experts have warned changing the 'close contact' definition will fuel Covid's spread. Read why they are so alarmed by the idea.
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Scott Morrison flags major Covid change as Omicron swamps Australia
The definition of 'close contact' will change as Australia's state and territories battle a growing outbreak of Omicron. Find out about what's happening.
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Fears for Melbourne mum who vanished just days before Christmas
The 53-year-old mum disappeared without her handbag, phone and wallet, and was last seen at a 7-Eleven in Melbourne's southeast. Find out more.
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Covid booster vaccine wait to be reduced from January
Greg Hunt announced Australians will be able to get their Covid booster shots earlier. Find out more about what's happening.
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NSW Covid cases balloon as infections near 6000
Worryingly Covid hospitalisations have also spiked to 347, with 45 people in intensive care in NSW. Read more about the latest update.
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Urgent Omicron testing underway for three new cases in NSW
Results determining whether or not the newly arrived cases have the Omicron variant are expected later on Monday. Read more about the situation.
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Model, 24, found dead on footpath 12 hours after partying with friends
Two hours after the model's body was abandoned at a hospital, her friend turned up at another and remains in a critical condition. Find out more.