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1 week ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
Three newcomers have been cast to play the lead roles in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series. Dominic McLaughlin will play the titular role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton and Alastair Stout will take on Hermione and Ron. The series is expected to debut in 2026. The actors who will take up the lead roles in HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series have been found.
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1 week ago | 
radionz.co.nz | Elissa Steedman
By Elissa Steedman, ABCRugby league's fiercest rivalry will return to the field this week with the men's State of Origin series kicking off in Brisbane on Wednesday. This year, the Blues are hoping the return of coach Laurie Daley will lead them to a second-straight win after their 2024 coach Michael Maguire was poached by the Brisbane Broncos. In the Maroon corner, coach Billy Slater is hoping to add another win to his record. Game I will be held on Wednesday, May 28.
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1 week ago | 
rnz.co.nz | Elissa Steedman
By Elissa Steedman, ABCRugby league's fiercest rivalry will return to the field this week with the men's State of Origin series kicking off in Brisbane on Wednesday. This year, the Blues are hoping the return of coach Laurie Daley will lead them to a second-straight win after their 2024 coach Michael Maguire was poached by the Brisbane Broncos. In the Maroon corner, coach Billy Slater is hoping to add another win to his record. Game I will be held on Wednesday, May 28.
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1 week ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
Rugby league's fiercest rivalry will return to the field this week with the men's State of Origin series kicking off in Brisbane on Wednesday. This year, the Blues are hoping the return of coach Laurie Daley will lead them to a second-straight win after their 2024 coach Michael Maguire was poached by the Brisbane Broncos. In the Maroon corner, coach Billy Slater is hoping to add another win to his record. Game I will be held on Wednesday, May 28.
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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
In a video posted to X, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson cracks a baseball over the outfield fence and beyond the boundary of the Camden Yards. "When Gunnar Henderson's in the box, everybody's in scoring position," an announcer remarks as the 23-year-old American lopes over bases to notch a home run. In the comments, a Midwest baseball fan account tags the platform's AI chatbot, Grok, to pull Henderson's season stats.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
The US Secret Service is investigating former FBI director James Comey after he posted a photo to social media that Republicans allege is an incitement of violence against President Donald Trump. Here's what you need to know about the controversy. The photo in question was taken on a beach and showed seashells spelling out the numbers 8-6-4-7. Mr Comey captioned the post: "Cool shell formation on my beach walk."Altogether, 8647 doesn't really have much meaning.
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3 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman
A British man has had his murder conviction overturned after new DNA evidence cast doubt on his guilt. Peter Sullivan, who spent more than 38 years in custody for the murder of Diane Sindall, is thought to be the victim of the country's longest miscarriage of justice. Police have reopened their investigation into Ms Sindall's death but have found no match for forensic evidence left at the scene.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Elissa Steedman |Jake Evans |Stephanie Dalzell |Courtney Gould
Federal Labor will today unveil a $1 billion mental health package as it continues to put healthcare at the centre of its re-election pitch to voters. Labor's promising a raft of changes including building or upgrading about 30 walk-in mental health services offering free support, and about 60 headspace centres for young people. It's also vowing to boost the workforce and provide additional support to young people with complex needs.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Stephanie Dalzell |Elissa Steedman |Courtney Gould |Jake Evans
Hi pals, hope you had a great weekend. Welcome to day 10 of the federal election campaign. Courtney Gould from the ABC's Parliament House team getting ready to take you on the road as our political leaders continue to battle it out for your vote. Anthony Albanese is beginning his day in Melbourne. The city is turning out to be a key battleground in this election. Meanwhile, Peter Dutton is in Adelaide. He'll be facing questions about his backflip on the Coalition's work from home policy.
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2 months ago | 
abc.net.au | Courtney Gould |Elissa Steedman
We're starting the morning off with Greens leader Adam Bandt. Speaking with ABC News Breakfast, he said last night's budget was a "big missed opportunity for some real cost of living relief". He'd have liked to see dental and mental health added to Medicare, and tax on big corporations. "You know, we still have a situation where a nurse can pay more tax than a multinational and we think that's wrong," he said.
