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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Killer of Emma Lovell fights for early release
The killer of North Lakes mother Emma Lovell is fighting to be freed early. Lovell was murdered by the then-17-year-old in an armed home invasion on Boxing Day, 2022, at her family's home in the Moreton Bay suburb. The man is due to remain behind bars until 2032, but his lawyers have launched a new Supreme Court appeal. They argue the sentencing judge's characterisation of the crime as 'particularly heinous' was incorrect. 'I just think it's pretty disgraceful,' husband Lee Lovell, who was also injured in the attack, told Nine News on Monday. 'In court, they throw around big words and they talk about people's lives, but they don't understand the impact of [a life] that's gone.' The attacker cannot be named due to his age at the time of the crime.
The Age
3 days ago
- The Age
Killer of Emma Lovell fights for early release
The killer of North Lakes mother Emma Lovell is fighting to be freed early. Lovell was murdered by the then-17-year-old in an armed home invasion on Boxing Day, 2022, at her family's home in the Moreton Bay suburb. The man is due to remain behind bars until 2032, but his lawyers have launched a new Supreme Court appeal. They argue the sentencing judge's characterisation of the crime as 'particularly heinous' was incorrect. 'I just think it's pretty disgraceful,' husband Lee Lovell, who was also injured in the attack, told Nine News on Monday. 'In court, they throw around big words and they talk about people's lives, but they don't understand the impact of [a life] that's gone.' The attacker cannot be named due to his age at the time of the crime.
9 News
26-05-2025
- Politics
- 9 News
Extended interview with Anne Aly, Australia's first female Muslim cabinet member
Nine News federal politics reporter Claudia Vrdoljak has sat down for an extended interview with Australia's first female Muslim national cabinet member, Anne Aly.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Brutal sign The Project could be CANNED as Channel 10 bosses contemplate huge change
Rumours are swirling that The Project's days could be numbered amid a major shakeup in the current affairs arm of Channel Ten. Amid dwindling ratings, the long-running panel show is reportedly '100 per cent' under review, according to The Australian. The publication claimed that The Project's major problem was that it continually fails to resonate with all demographics. '[The Project] is a bit too old and irritating for younger viewers a bit too young and irritating for older viewers on television,' they wrote. And a look at The Project's performance over the past week backs up the claim. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The prime-time current affairs show failed to crack the top ten of most-watched programs, with its best night being Tuesday, attracting 945,000 total viewers. Its worst was Friday's episode which attracted just 626,000 viewers. This is in stark contrast to The Project's competitors - Seven and Nine News - which, over the past week, have routinely attracted more than 2million viewers to their 6pm bulletins. Daily Mail Australia also reported back in March that Ten bosses were eyeing off a review of The Project. It was also reported that there are plans afoot at Ten to launch a hard-hitting 'news magazine show' to take on the likes of Nine's 60 Minutes, Seven's Spotlight, and the ABC's Four Corners. The publication reported that a 'crack team' of producers, referred to as the 'investigations unit' is currently being assembled to helm the new program. It was claimed that Channel Ten reporter Dan Sutton would be the show's executive producer, with potential reporters currently being screen tested. A Network Ten spokesperson confirmed the establishment of the investigation unit to Daily Mail Australia. '[The Project] is a bit too old and irritating for younger viewers a bit too young and irritating for older viewers on television,' they claimed 'Following the continued growth and success of our news brand, 10 News, we are investing in a 10 News investigative unit that will work on long-form investigative stories as part of our news offering across all our platforms,' the spokesperson said. When it comes to the Sarah-Harris-fronted current affairs show, the spokesperson reiterated that there were 'no changes to The Project' in the works. Last July, a spokesperson from Network 10 confirmed that the once top rating program was not going anywhere. 'The Project remains an integral part of our content line up and rest assured, it's not going anywhere,' they told Daily Mail Australia. The panel show has also undergone an audience decline ever since changing up its format. The ratings woes coincide with growing criticism of The Project's left-wing bias and departures of several high-profile hosts, including Carrie Bickmore, Peter Helliar and Lisa Wilkinson. The show relaunched in 2023 with a new panel comprising Sarah Harris, Sam Taunton, Michael Hing and long-serving anchor Waleed Aly. However, in January, Ten confirmed that that comedian Michael Hing, 39, would no longer be part of the show, after he joined the series in 2023 as a co-panelist. The Network also announced, in January, they would begin uploading entire episodes of The Project to YouTube. Producers revealed the major change with a post on The Project's social media, including a link to the show's dedicated YouTube channel. The long-running current affairs program is known to cut a high profile on social media sharing excerpts and segments to platforms including X and Instagram. It comes after popular former star Carrie Bickmore made a surprise return to The Project last Tuesday. The television and radio star, who quit the Channel Ten show back in 2022, returned to her old stomping ground for a good cause. The 44-year-old was there to celebrate the tear year anniversary of her charity foundation, Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer, which has raised $24 million for cancer research.
Sky News AU
23-05-2025
- Sky News AU
Family of Pauline Fitzsimons claim NSW police officer told her of a 'safe way' through floods and escorted her toward Coffs Harbour before being swept away
The heartbroken family of a Sydney woman who was found dead after driving through floodwaters has disputed New South Wales Police's account of her death. The body of Pauline Fitzsimons was recovered on Thursday after she got into trouble the previous night in Brooklana, west of Coffs Harbour on the Mid North Coast. Assistant Commissioner David Waddell on Thursday said the 60-year-old had spoken to an officer west of Dorrigo and travelled together in a "convoy" towards Coffs Harbour when they reached floodwaters at Coramba Road near Wild Cattle Creek Bridge. The officer advised he would not be continuing due to the water over the road given he was driving a BMW. He checked the water level and it was about up to the ankles. The policeman gave the woman his number before he turned back, urging caution. The woman - driving a four-wheel-drive - made the decision to continue. About 30 minutes later, she called the officer to tell him she was in trouble at Brooklana. Search crews were deployed to the scene but they could not find her. Asst Comm Waddell on Thursday said the policeman who assisted Ms Fitzsimons was left "very traumatised" after learning authorities had found her body in her car. She was one of four people to die during the "one-in-500-year" flood". However, Ms Fitzsimons' son Tiernan Fitzsimons argued the story is inaccurate. He claimed the officer "guided her into floodwaters and left her to her own devices". "We are deeply saddened by the media reports. Hours before she passed, she informed a family member, a police officer told her he knew a safe way through to Coffs Harbour and was escorting her through," Mr Fitzsimons said in the statement to Nine News. 'The idea that our mother was a reckless driver is a terrible lie, and (we) do not want her to be remembered as such.' NSW Police said it will investigate the "full circumstances surrounding the incident", including the officer's interaction with Ms Fitzsimons as well as the weather conditions. Wild weather disappears but warnings remain The weather system that dropped more than half a metre of rain in parts of the Mid North Coast, inundating homes and businesses, has moved away from Sydney. The Harbour City copped a severe drenching from Thursday into Friday morning, but it cleared up late morning and by early afternoon the sun was out, surprisingly. Despite the dramatic easing in conditions and clear conditions expected for the weekend, a number of rivers remain at high levels as floodwaters begin to slowly recede. Low-lying areas along the Manning River were told throughout Friday to shelter in place and move to higher ground due to the threat of inundation. Coopernook, parts of Taree, Dumaresq Island, Manning Point, Croki, low-lying areas of Wingham, Oxley Island and Mitchells Point remain under emergency warning. Those around Tuggerah Lakes including Budgewoi Lake, Lake Munmorah, Tacoma South and Chittaway Point were advised Friday afternoon to find high ground. While 'watch and act' alerts remain for parts of Cobbitty to prepare to evacuate.
