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Cathy Freeman had had one rehearsal to light the cauldron signifying the start of the Sydney Olympics 20 years ago today. But she wanted a second practice.
September, 2020
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15 September
The Night Driver podcast: Sister’s odd phone call with ‘nice guy’
When Kylie Spelde phoned one of the key persons of interest named in the investigation into her sister’s unsolved murder, she hoped it might finally help with her search for answers. Despite being warned by homicide detectives against contacting any of …
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15 September
ADF member fined after woman found in his quarantine room
A serving Australian Defence Force member has been fined after being found to have breached quarantine rules in a Sydney hotel. ADF officers, who are managing the hotel, heard a female voice in the room of the man in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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15 September
Portland police seek answers after unconscious man airlifted to hospital
Portland police are seeking answers after a man was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital and placed in an induced coma at the weekend. Portland police Sergeant Michael Vaughan said a 29-year-old male was found unconscious in a driveway of a property in Portland's Blackwood Court about 6.
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15 September
Cleaning out the Washington notebook with the Rams ahead
This in from the It's Never As Good As It Seems, Never As Bad As It Seems Department the day after the Eagles' 27-17 loss at Washington to open the 2020 season. It was a disappointment and it was shocking to see the Eagles blow a 17-0 advantage,
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15 September
Paul Kent: How Phil Gould’s resting tactics with 1991 Panthers forced change to the rules
Those of us with an elephant’s memory or perhaps a fondness for a touch of larceny require no grand effort to recall the first time Penrith, in position to win the minor premiership with several rounds remaining,
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15 September
NSW woman awarded $115,000 after arrest
A middle-aged NSW woman has been awarded $115,000 after police pulled a gun on her and capsicum-sprayed her dog after a low-speed pursuit. Lydia Owlstara
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15 September
Nikki Webster’s daughter wears her Sydney Olympics costume 20 years later
Olympic Games hit Sydney, to celebrate, Aussie icon Nikki Webster reminisces about her performance. The 33-year-old Australian icon appeared on Nine’s Today show to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the games,
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15 September
Toxic gas leak at Ettamogah plant created unbearable heartbreak
Our courts commonly play host to lives upended and even destroyed thanks to the criminal intent and actions of individuals. A common thread is the pointlessness of these crimes. But what has been heard in the District Court in Sydney has been a far more signficant tale of tragedy.
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15 September
Barilaro, NSW Premier still 'tight' despite koala bust-up
The NSW opposition used State Parliament to pressure the Deputy Premier after he led his Nationals colleagues on a failed coup over laws protecting koalas.