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Covering federal politics and national security for Seven News Australia.

Canberra
Joined April 2009
ASIO’s boss tells @7NewsAustralia they’re not lifting the threat level yet but they are seeing the Gaza conflict drive extremist chatter. youtu.be/PzrZnJhYeyE
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Toki, the orca whale in captivity for more than half a century, has died. We reported on plans to take her home. Could she have managed the transition back to the Pacific? We'll never know. @7NewsSydney @7NewsAustralia youtube.com/watch?v=iK64NhK8…
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“You go after me …” Retribution. Long a part of politics, but rarely something you’d campaign on. @7NewsSydney @7NewsAustralia youtu.be/ZR8T3SGk3hc
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Trump appearance running to a rhythm. Light rain around the court as prosecutors agree Trump should not be detained. He pleads not guilty to the 4 charges. Next court date - Aug 28. ⁦⁦⁦@7NewsSydney⁩ ⁦⁦@7NewsAustralia⁩
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Trump flies to a Washington court for an historic appearance. A wall of cameras and banners surround the venue. ⁦@7NewsSydney⁩ ⁦@7NewsAustralia⁩
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Street theatre, 3 hours before Donald Trump appears here in Washington DC. ⁦@7NewsSydney⁩ ⁦@7NewsAustralia⁩
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For all the injustice, those who spoke with us for this story, are remarkably calm and forgiving; each, an inspiration. @7NewsAustralia @SentencingProj @JarvisJMasters @FreeAprilW @johjarvis01 youtube.com/watch?v=e4H-F83h…
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Waiting for E Jean Carroll after a New York Jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in the 1990s. Payout = $US5 million. ⁦⁦@7NewsAustralia⁩
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View across to Kennedy Space Centre about 18 hours before planned #Artemis launch. @NASA says 80% likely weather will behave for the launch of the biggest ever rocket. 🤞 @7NewsSydney – at Titusville, FL
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The 2 speed decline of capital punishment across US states. It’s on the way out, but … @7NewsAustralia @abrahambonowitz youtu.be/kfY4cj86bLY – at Los Angeles, CA
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