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State Political Reporter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) @abcnews This is a personal account which does not represent the views of the ABC.

Sydney, New South Wales
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5 years
#breaking The same Australian senator who was widely condemned for his post- NZ terror attack comments has just punched a kid in the face. (After being egged)
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Prince Harry shows off his fly-swatting skills in Dubbo. #RoyalVisitAustralia #RoyalsinDubbo @KensingtonRoyal @abcnews
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The crowd boos as the Racing NSW lighting display begins at the #SydneyOperaHouse @abcnews
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In #Silwan , East Jerusalem, Israeli authorities have started demolishing Palestinian properties. This was a butcher’s shop. Authorities say properties do not have planning permission but locals say it’s difficult if not impossible to get a permit and they’re being forced out.
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5 years
Biggest combined news day in ages. Election called, Geoffrey Rush verdict, Folau sacked and now... Assange arrested. I blame the black hole.
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Protesters have brought torches to the #OperaHouse to interrupt Racing NSW’s lighting display on the iconic sails. @abcnews
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Protesters chant “not for sale” ahead of a controversial light display which will project promotions for the Everest horse raise onto the sails of the Sydney Opera House @abcnews
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2 years
In #Ukraine , Russia launched a fresh attack on the city of Dnipro tonight. Loud bangs rang out through the city while we were out reporting for @abcnews . Shot by @LincolnRothall
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As the UK grapples with its biggest fall in living standards since records began, the Welsh independence movement is finding its voice. Our @ForeignOfficial story 🎥 Prod: @Alwortho82 Cam: @cameraShaun Edit: @NikkiStevens
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The flag is at half-mast at Stephen Hawking’s college, Gonville and Caius. Cambridge waking up to the sad news of his death. @abcnews
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French president Emmanuel Macron seems willing to move on after Australia's submarine snub, meeting PM @AlboMP in Paris. "We speak about the future, not the past. He's not responsible [for] what happened." @abcnews
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Protesters yelling “It’s not a bloody billboard” send up a bunch of helium balloons in the hope they’ll disrupt the Racing NSW lighting display on the #SydneyOperaHouse @abcnews
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Twitter is still actively promoting fake @abcnews articles. It’s getting paid to promote them and reporting the tweets seems to result in even more fake news. Doesn’t reflect well on @Twitter ’s promise for greater transparency. @TwitterAU
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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern says she will never utter the name of the man allegedly responsible for Friday’s attack in #Christchurch “We... will give him nothing, not even his name.” @abcnews
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At Number 10 Downing St, British and international media await a statement from Boris Johnson on his resignation as PM. No podium yet, so it may not be soon. @abcnews
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4 years
The UK has reported a record 53,135 new coronavirus cases in a single day. Up from 41,385 the day before (the previous record) This includes some cases not reported over the Christmas break.
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101 year old WW2 veteran Bert Collins marching with his family in Sydney. #anzacday2017 @abcnewsSydney
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8 years
"Barnaby" grass, named after Dep. PM @Barnaby_Joyce has been recalled because it's potentially toxic to livestock, reports @NSWCountryHour
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6 years
Ruth Pigott is among the demonstrators who’ve gathered to protest against the controversial light display on the sails of the Sydney Opera House, which promote the Everest horse race. ⁦ @abcnews
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Former PM John Howard lends his help and advice to the Liberal candidate Dave Sharma ahead of the Wentworth byelection. #WentworthVotes @abcnews
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Alex Demchenko feeds melons to his blackened sheep at One Tree Hill. He lost his house. #sabushfires http://t.co/veTVWH2pZv
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@mjrowland68 Great to get some real-time feedback. 📢
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5 years
This Sydney house is bright pink from fire retardant that’s been dropped from above. Firefighters and residents fight emergency bushfire at South Turramurra. @abcnews @abcsydney
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"You are stuffed!" Labor's @mckay_jodi tells @mikebairdMP after Chinese bid for Ausgrid is blocked. @abcnews #nswpol
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5 years
Setting up for a media conference with newly-returned premier @GladysB . A lady asks: “who are you here for?” Me: “The premier’s about to arrive.” Lady: “Ooh is he really?” Me: “It’s a she. Gladys Berejiklian won.” Lady: “Oh, I didn’t see the news this morning.”
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That Friday feeling: A pair of humpback whales having a good splash off the coast of Sydney this afternoon. @abcnews @abcsydney
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6 years
Hugs for Meghan, hugs for Harry. A very cute moment from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to Dubbo #RoyalsinDubbo #RoyalVisitAustralia @KensingtonRoyal @abcnews
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"Mr Obeid will you please stand up:" Judge sentences disgraced fmr NSW Labor minister Eddie #Obeid to minimum of 3 yrs in prison. @abcnews
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Live from London at 9pm AEST on @abcnews channel as Big Ben rings out for the final time before a 4 year break.
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2 years
Solemn Easter services in Kyiv ahead of an expected visit from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. @abcnews
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HMAS Canberra gets into position for Australia Day festivities. #ozdayabc http://t.co/NwWBLo9eNm
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Fire burns close to this home near Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills. #sabushfires http://t.co/MTCrWzZXCo
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“Precisely what we wanted to happen” Julian Assange’s partner @StellaMoris1 says she’s pleased he’s won the right to seek leave to appeal extradition in the UK Supreme Court, but says he is still a long way from achieving justice. @abcnews
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Areas near Kyiv that were hammered by a Russian shelling are now cleaning up. In Irpin, there’s a grim collection of cars that were riddled with shrapnel and bullets. Some have signs saying “children” written on them. ⁦ @abcnews
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8 years
"End the sausage party" These sausages slipped into the AACTA awards demanding gender equality. @abcnews @abcnewsSydney
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CFS crews fight back flames near a home at Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills #sabushfires http://t.co/LqsmCBqdAY
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Politicians eating strawberries and looking normal. 🍓
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Julia Gillard says a staffer finally convinced her to sit for her official portrait. "You know, you ought to get that portrait done before you look a hell of a lot older...” she said. The artist, Vincent Fantauzzo said he has always admired @JuliaGillard @abcnews
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5 years
The #ausvotes hashtag has already been assigned the democracy sausage icon. Which means the most exciting part of this election campaign is already over. SAD.
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10 years
"I'm looking at an efficiency review of the ABC... You're not wasting any money on the crockery here" @abc730 http://t.co/i03NpkmMzt
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#IronBoyAU Domenic heads off in his police convoy for his massive @MakeAWishAust day with @nswpolice @abcnews
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10 years
A big group of ambulances & fire trucks assemble near Martin Place, preparing for any scenario. #sydneysiege http://t.co/5OJKmCZPfP
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After the #royalwedding comes the street party. @abcnews
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2 years
Queen Elizabeth’s coffin leaves Balmoral Castle for the 6-hour trip to Edinburgh. Thousands lining the route along the way to bid her farewell. ⁦ @abcnews
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#breaking @Coles is following @woolworths lead and is banning all single-use plastic bags nationwide within 12 months. @abcnews
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10 years
Owner of this house at Humbug scrub incredibly lucky. He says CFS saved it 3 times. #sabushfires http://t.co/TaQGNHrBEK
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Daybreak at Balmoral, where Queen Elizabeth’s body remains. Senior royals are together inside. King Charles expected to travel to London today and address the nation. ⁦ @abcnews
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Tony Abbott's sister Christine arrives at Lib party. Says she's proud, will still lobby him on gay marriage. http://t.co/AN76sLAbhD
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Sailors on board HMAS Canberra take in the spectacular view on Sydney Harbour #ozdayabc http://t.co/7EfRQM5Add
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Arrested @CNN reporter @OmarJimenez is out of custody and back on air. He said police were "pretty cordial" while in custody and one said "I'm just following orders." He's been incredibly professional throughout. #MinneapolisRiot #CNN
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10 years
#breaking a number of people appear to have just fled the scene of the #Sydneysiege . Lots of screaming.
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8 years
Bronwyn Bishop leaves after losing preselection. "It's been an honour to serve the people of Mackellar." @abcnews
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5 years
Big cheers go up at @zalisteggall ’s election party as the ABC calls the seat of #Warringah for her. Former PM @TonyAbbottMHR has lost his seat after 25 years. @abcnews
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And they’re off! 84,000 entrants in this year’s Sydney #City2Surf make their way from the city to Bondi Beach. @abcnews @abcsydney
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As Russia expands its assault on southern Ukraine, one of Europe’s poorest countries, Moldova, has welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees. The Moldovans we met didn’t have much, but showed great generosity. Shot by @tomrjoyner @abcnews
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The @SydOperaHouse resident seal (bottom left) has taken up prime position for #AustraliaDay festivities. @abcnews
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Thousands line the road in Dundee, waiting to farewell the Queen as her coffin makes the journey towards Edinburgh. ⁦ @abcnews
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@TonyAbbottMHR has been rushed away from a polling booth in Arncliffe. Security running on side of car. Not everyone happy to see him.
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After being picked up by helicopter, #IronBoyAU has arrived at Police HQ for a briefing with Asst. Comm. @abcnews
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"We got it wrong. I got it wrong. Cabinet got it wrong. The govt got it wrong:" @Mikebaird on #greyhound ban. @abcnews
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Before the war, people in Odessa might have been enjoying the beach on a day like this. Instead, thousands of ordinary citizens are filling sandbags to barricade their city against a potential Russian attack. #Odesa @abcnews
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Ukrainian troops took @abcnews to see their efforts to push Russian forces back in the western Donetsk region. This battle is hard-fought and for the soldiers we met, deeply personal. Shot by @LincolnRothall Video:
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5 years
Vote 1: Sydney. The glamour candidate looking radiant on election morning. #AusVotes2019
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3 years
Meanwhile in the UK, a record 475,230 SECOND doses were administered on Saturday plus 111,109 first doses.
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12,000 vaccines delivered in Australia over last 24 hours. We have a serious problem.
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In Moschun, Ukraine, which was obliterated by Russian shelling, great-grandmother Lidia hid for a month. When she emerged, she realised everyone was gone. Part of our @abcnews story, shot by @LincolnRothall
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#Breaking : The UK Home Sec has approved @wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US on espionage charges. However, he still has a chance to fight the move through a judicial review, or an appeal on the biggest issues of his case, like freedom of speech. @abcnews
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Strong winds and big swells haven’t deterred this swimmer at Sydney’s Coogee beach. ⁦ @abcnews ⁩ ⁦ @abcsydney
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Police on standby at the Sydney Opera House. They’re expecting protests over a controversial light display on the sails, promoting the Everest horse race. ⁦ @abcnews
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Lots of people in Sydney and Melbourne are reporting a big meteorite (or similar) in the sky about 9:45pm.
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Out the front of #Christchurch Hospital, Kiore lights 49 candles for the lives lost in the terrorist attack ⁦ @abcnews
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Never thought I’d see the day the Prime Minister of Australia bans haircuts over 30 minutes during a nationally-televised press conference. #COVID19 #COVID19au
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4 years
Extraordinary. CNN reporter @OmarJimenez calmly explains to police that he is broadcasting live and offers to move anywhere they want him to. And then they arrest him.
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Minnesota police arrest CNN reporter and camera crew as they report from protests in Minneapolis
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#ICAC Commissioner Megan Latham has described @mikebairdMP 's changes to ICAC structure as an "unprecedented attack" on ICAC independence.
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6 years
I suspect #QF9 is approaching a critical point on its 17-hour, non-stop flight from Australia to London.
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Big cheers go up at ⁦ @zalisteggall ⁩’s election party as the ABC calls the seat of #Warringah for her. ⁦Former @TonyAbbottMHR ⁩ has lost his seat after 25 years. ⁦ @abcnews
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10 years
Australian authorities have released this grainy satellite pic of object they believe could be connected to #MH370 http://t.co/t0OXcOSQ0P
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Londoners decking out their streets with bunting ahead of #RoyalWedding street parties. Thousands planned across the UK.🇬🇧 @abcnews
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Wow. @gregjennett just raised the bar on #selfieswithlane , with @lcalcutt walking right into his trap. http://t.co/3MN9W6QgN0
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Breaking: The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has broken. Israel says its aircraft have hit Hamas military compounds in Gaza, after flammable balloons were sent into southern Israel, starting fires.
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5 years
@rwillingham @abcmelbourne They’re on the fence. Certainly not shutting the gate on the Greens though.
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#Hail damage in Berowra. Damage bill from #SydneyStorm is likely to be in the hundreds of millions. Insurance Council has declared it a “catastrophe.” ⁦ @abcnews
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Nick Dole
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This is pretty much me at 17:59:30 every night. Love that @BBCNews theme.
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When they said try working from home I didn’t realise they’d expect me to do the music too @BBCNews @BBCNWT #BBCNewsTheme 🥁 #workingfromhome
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Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) performs “Peace Train” at the remembrance service for Christchurch victims. ⁦ @abcnews
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A decent dusting of Christmas snow in London. 🎄⛄️ #uksnow @abcnews
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Thousands of protesters young and old have hit the streets in Hong Kong demanding the government permanently abandon the extradition bill. @abcnews #hongkong
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Very sad to hear about the job losses at @10NewsFirst . So many great, hardworking journalists who’ve been through this uncertainty all too often.
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The @sydneyswans flag proudly flying on the Sydney Harbour Bridge ahead of this afternoon's #AFLGF @abcnews @abcgrandstand
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All that is let of a car and home at Humbug Scrub #sabushfires http://t.co/Wf27tkQqUy
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Q: "if we were come to a view that you did know (re Ridsdale's abuse) you would be culpable too?" Cd. Pell: "that's correct." #CARoyalComm
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Great video chat between @stephendziedzic and China correspondent @billbirtles . Bill has devoted a big part of his life to China and done excellent work. Hopefully he can return some time. via @ABCTV
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A card from Lindt staff left at #sydneysiege memorial reads "Tori... You were not just a manager, you were family...Our brother & hero."
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