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• Missing Illawarra woman Tiffany Figueira and daughter Abbey...

  Friday, 10.15am: The mother and daughter missing from Primbee walked into Wollongong police station on Friday morning."They've attended at 8 o'clock this morning and they've been located and sighted by police," Wollongong police crime manager Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Kelly said.Tiffany Figueira and her nine-year-old daughter, Abbey Parsons were reported missing by family members after they failed to return to their Primbee home on Tuesday.They were last seen leaving the home on Sunday.About 4pm Thursday, a friend took to social media, claiming to have recently spoken to Mrs Figueira on the phone.“Tiffany and Abbey are both safe and well,” the woman wrote, adding she had reported this..

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• The week in pictures | November 2, 2015

  

  BENDIGO: Daniel Plowright of South Bendigo in the steeplechase Picture_ DARREN HOWEBENDIGO: Josh White of Bendigo United bowled off a no ball. Picture_ DARREN HOWEBENDIGO: Gymnasts from Palmer's Gym won medals at recent national titles. Picture_ GLENN DANIELSBENDIGO: Hamish and Andy run the race that slows down a nation in Wedderburn. Katrina Poulton with Caiden Picture_ DARREN HOWEBENDIGO: Jayden Cowling, who has been picked in Victorian men's netball squad. Picture_ GLENN DANIELSBENDIGO: Man Versus Tram in the strong man challenge. Picture_ Noni HyettBENDIGO: Skies clear after heavy rains in Bendigo. Picture_ GLENN DANIELSBRAIDWOOD: Cast members of Braidwood Central School producti..

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• Ipswich killer, rapist wants to be released from jail

  

  TWO psychiatrists and a psychologist will give evidence at a court hearing later this month to help a judge determine whether a convicted Ipswich killer and rapist should stay in jail or if he could be released under strict conditions.Under dangerous prisoner laws, the Attorney-General can impose strict conditions on dangerous offenders or apply to the Supreme Court to extend their detention.The Attorney-General's case against Mark Richard Lawrence was briefly mentioned at Brisbane Supreme Court on Friday.The court heard the Attorney-General's legal team believe Lawrence should stay in jail.But Lawrence's legal team want the judge to consider releasing him on strict supervision conditions.La..

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• State of the Nation | Saturday, November 7, 2015

  

  PRIMBEE: The mother and daughter missing from Primbee walked into Wollongong police station on Friday morning. "They've attended at 8 o'clock this morning ...

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• Gatecrashers are wreaking havoc at teen parties

  Partygoers went on a rampage at a party in Glen Waverley in 2013, defacing walls and terrorising police.OVERTURNED cars, brawls and trashed houses.It may sound like a scene from Project X but it’s a reality in the suburbs most weekends after epic ragers make news headlines.Just last weekend, a party at ahouse in Springvale, southeast of Melbourne, made headlines after one youth was found unconscious and four others found cut and bruised after the party got out of control.The party was organised through Facebook, making it a lure for a large number of gatecrashers.About 300 people alsocrashed a party in Townsvilleand 50 guests were involved in an all-in brawl.Word got out about the event thro..

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• People power saves dog after three day ordeal | Videos, Photos

  

  People power saves dog after three day ordeal | Videos, PhotosPEOPLE power and Shoalhaven’s community spirit is shining with the rescue of Brooklyn on Friday.For three days the canine companion of a homeless man stuck in a wombat hole at Ben's Walk captured Australia.Hearts were broken when emergency services decided to call off the dig on Friday afternoon.The decision sparked a community outcry.Hundreds of people rallied together bringing shovels to the site to find the dog. They brought lights and tools and dug a hole about seven metres deep before pulling him out, alive, at about 10.45pm on Friday.For the fist time in three days his owner Charlie Griffith was able to hug his best mate.The..

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• Headlands Resort: coastal apartments replace historic Austinmer pub

  

  Headlands Resort: coastal apartments replace historic Austinmer pubAn artist's impression of the Headlands Resort, Austinmer.Source:SuppliedCommunity opposition managed to stall a hotel development for nearly 30 years on a headland on the NSW south coast. But a plucky developer has finally managed to win planning approval to build 61 apartments at scenic Austinmer, about 65km south of Sydney.The $25 million complex is being developed on the old Headlands Hotel site, first slated for a hotel, motel or apartment conversion back in 1986.Several developers tried and failed to gain approval for projects on the site, aimed at replacing the increasingly dilapidated hotel, which began life as a 60-r..

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• Brad 'Ninja' McNally: Now Master Teacher

  

  DetailsCategory:What's NewPublished on Friday, 06 November 2015 12:00Former 96fm Perth Content Director Brad ‘Ninja’ McNally has turned teacher.Brad’s been running a variety of sessions at the Central Institute Of Technology’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Radio, focusing on research, music directing, leadership and creative copy. The classes have featured presentations but also lengthy personal Q&A’s where the students have been able to quiz McNally and receive feedback on projects.Brad said:“Boom Radio is set up like a real radio station and it's a great place for students to get a sense of working in a real station. The course is very intensive and the studios are first class. I've ..

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• Without Reserve

  

  Without ReserveKarbeethong Lodge in Mallacoota, Victoria, is on the market.A historic Victorian waterfront guest lodge on 4532 square metres  has been listed for sale. Karbeethong​ Lodge in Mallacoota has price expectations of about $2 million. The 114-year-old 617-square-metre fully renovated guest lodge has views of Mallacoota Inlet. It is owned by Sydney public relations director Rosemary Luker and Russell Freeman. The agent is Nicolette van Wijngaarden​, of Unique Estates.API AwardsThe NSW division of the Australian Property Institute (API) held the annual Excellence in Property Awards last week to celebrate outstanding achievement in the property profession and the built and natural..

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• Inquest examines medical treatment leading up to man's death

  A CONCRETER was assessed at a worker's camp medical office near Roma and died within hours after being discharged.The cause of Glenn Richard Newport's death is still unclear and an inquest was held at Brisbane on Thursday and Friday to investigate how the man died and whether his medical treatment was adequate.In January 2013 Mr Newport, 39, was working at a GLNG project site during pre-construction work outside of Roma on a very hot day when he started feeling unwell.He was taken to the work site's medical centre where a paramedic and registered nurse assessed him during about a two-hour period.Mr Newport was sent back to his donga and a few hours later he collapsed and was rushed to hospit..

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