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Post any questions you may have re: Assessment 3 (or other)

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Post any questions you may have re: Assessment 3 (or other)

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There are no silly questions! If you have a question, probably someone else is wondering the same thing so don't be shy!

Plus you can post anonymously!

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John Doe on Trial for Burglary in Springfield

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John Doe on Trial for Burglary in Springfield

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The trial of John Doe, a man from Springfield, started in the District Court on September 1, 2024. He is charged with burglary and theft.

The alleged crime happened on January 15, 2024, at a house on 123 Elm Street. The court heard that John Doe’s fingerprints were found inside the house after the break-in.

A neighbour, Jane Smith, told the court she saw John Doe near the house that night.

Prosecutor Mary Johnson said, “The evidence clearly places John Doe at the scene of the crime. His fingerprints were found inside the house, and a witness saw him in the vicinity.”

But defence lawyer Robert Lee said John Doe was not there. “John Doe has an alibi. He was with a friend that night, and there are witnesses who can confirm it,” he said.

The trial is still going on.

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Springfield, September 2, 2024—Trial has commenced against John Doe at Springfield County Court, where he is charged with burglary and stealing from a residence on Elm Street in the early part of this year.

This is alleged to have taken place on the night of January 15, 2024, at address 123 Elm Street. Prosecutors allege that Mr Doe gained entry into the address, taking valuables.

In the opening submissions of September 1, prosecutor Mary Johnson stated in court, “The evidence plainly locate the defendant, John Doe, in the vicinity of the crime. He left his fingerprints in the house, as well as a witness seeing him in the vicinity.”

Fingerprints belonging to the defendant were found in the property, the court heard. Evidence came in that Jane Smith, a neighbor of the defendant, had spotted defendant Mr Doe near the property on the night of the offense.

Mr. Doe has pleaded "not guilty." "John Doe has an alibi for the night in question," his attorney Robert Lee stated in front of the jury. "He was with a friend, and we have witnesses to corroborate this."

The trial is ongoing before Judge Sarah Williams. A decision is not expected until the end of the week.

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Man on trial denies alleged burglary on Elm Street and he has witnesses

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Man on trial denies alleged burglary on Elm Street and he has witnesses

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John Doe has been brought to trial on September 1, 2024 for an alleged burglary that occurred on January 15 of the same year in the residence 123 Elm Street in Springfield.

It was revealed during the trial that investigators had found fingerprints matching Mr Doe's at the scene of the alleged crime.

Jane Smith, living next door to 123 Elm Street, stood on trial as a witness claiming that she saw Mr Doe in the vicinity of the house.

Prosecutor Mary Johnson insisted upon the defendant's assumed guilt, “The evidence clearly places John Doe at the scene of the crime. His fingerprints were found inside the house, and a witness saw him in the vicinity.”

However, the defendant denied the accusation, citing an alibi. He stated that was at a friend's house the night of the alleged crime.

Defence Lawyer Robert Lee challenges the prosecution, “Mr. Doe has an alibi for the night in question. He was with a friend, and we have witnesses to corroborate this.”

The defence's witnesses have yet to testify in court so we can only wonder what they will say in the next hearing.

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September 2, 2024 SPRINGFIELD, The trial of John Doe, who faces charges of burglary and theft, has begun at the Springfield District Court. The case concerns an alleged break-in at a home on 123 Elm Street on January 15, 2024.

Prosecutor Mary Johnson told the court that fingerprints discovered inside the property matched those of the accused. “The evidence clearly places John Doe at the scene of the crime,” she said, adding that a neighbour, Jane Smith, testified to seeing Mr Doe near the house on the night of the incident.

Mr Doe has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His lawyer, Robert Lee, argued that his client was elsewhere at the time. “John Doe has an alibi for the night in question,” he told the jury. “He was with a friend, and we have witnesses to corroborate this.”

While speculation about Mr Doe’s past and the reliability of witnesses has appeared in some outlets and online, such claims have not been presented in court and should not influence the proceedings. Mr Doe remains innocent until proven guilty.

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John Doe Denies Wrongdoing in Alleged Springfield Burglary 

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John Doe Denies Wrongdoing in Alleged Springfield Burglary 

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John Doe has denied wrongdoing on charges of burglary and theft after an alleged incident that took place at 123 Elm Street, Springfield on January 15th.

A police investigation found fingerprints matching John Does' were found at the scene of the crime.

A neighbour, Jane Smith testified that she saw John Doe near the house on the night of the incident.

Prosecutor Ms Mary Johnson said;

“The evidence clearly places John Doe at the scene of the crime. His fingerprints were found inside the house and a witness saw him in the vicinity”.

Despite the evidence, Mr Doe’s defence attorney Mr Robert Lee says that Mr Doe had an alibi the night of the incident.

“John Doe has an alibi for the night in question. He was with a friend, and we have witnesses to corroborate this.” he said.

Mr Doe’s friend has not yet testified in court and could be a key figure in the resolution of this case.

- Xavier Rowley

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according group3-geffrey /Lilyanna/ Jianchen

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Upload your stories below or as a post, so we can listen and provide some feedback to help you improve for assignment 3

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In what ways is writing for radio different to the Hard News story?

What components do radio scripts have (e.g. newsreader intro, voicer, grab, and outro)? Make sure you can explain the function of each.

What is "wild noise" and the "theatre of the mind"?

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UNSW student supports Vepe ban, but considers it extremely difficult to achieve

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UNSW student supports Vepe ban, but considers it extremely difficult to achieve

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They believe e-cigarettes are better than traditional cigarettes because they are less harmful compared to traditional cigarettes, and they find e-cigarettes offer a wider variety of flavors. Furthermore, when they want to smoke indoors, e-cigarettes do not set off smoke detectors.

lyliana cobain Jianchen Ran

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Post your lead and headline re: Should we ban vaping?

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Post your lead and headline re: Should we ban vaping?

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Kensington Locals Oppose Vape Ban, Insist on Regulation

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Kensington Locals Oppose Vape Ban, Insist on Regulation

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By Xavier, Ella and Rosary

Despite the health effects and government health messaging, students and staff around the University of New South Wales (UNSW) campus oppose a vaping ban, citing fears of illegal activity and insist regulation is the path forward.

Recently, the Australian government has tightened its regulation on nicotine vapes. We polled locals on the Kensington campus of UNSW to see what the vox populi thought about a potential vape ban.

Most students argued that a ban was not the right way to stop vaping, expressing concerns over the rise of illegal nicotine and the distribution of bad quality products.

A 22 year old electrical engineering student and frequent vaper, Vindu said that regulation would lead to a reduction of illegal activity and that he actively opposed a ban on vaping.

“A ban would just make people do illegal stuff so (yeah) regulation is better,” he said.

Another STEM student, Michael, a 19 year old medical science student who does not vape, also agrees that vaping should be controlled rather than banned altogether. His reasons were that vapes act as destressors similar to alcohol and smoking and a ban on vapes would be equivalent to banning those. Similar to alcohol, he states that vapes are sold in pharmacies for medical purposes.

Cancer Council informs the public on the dangers of vaping, targeting the youth.

“The Generation Vape Study found that 79% of young adults who vape say that it’s ‘easy’ to access vaping products” , said Cancer Council NSW.

Students and Staff seem to agree, urging the government for stricter regulations to manage the growing addiction that is taking hold of the youth.

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The driver of the car was later charged with offences related to dangerous driving and breaking the speed limit.

This morning, police observed a car travelling at high speed down the Hume Highway, in Ashfield.

They attempted to force the driver to the side of the road but he sped away.

After travelling up Canterbury Road, the car apparently blew a tyre.

It crashed into a newsagent's.

The front wall of the shop was demolished and the car came to rest against the counter.

He was apparently injured when struck by falling bricks.

The driver of the car received only minor injuries.

The driver of the car was immediately apprehended and taken into custody.

Police pursued the car for some eight kilometres along the Highway through Enfield and into Chullora.

Still hotly pursued, the car turned off the Highway into Stacey St and then Canterbury Road, Bankstown.

It then veered across the road.

One person, the proprietor, was present at the time.

The pursuing police were quickly on the scene.

An ambulance was called.

Within a few minutes the ambulance arrived.

The shop proprietor was pulled from the rubble, seriously injured and taken to Westmead Hospital, Parammatta.

At last report, the proprietor of the shop was in a serious but stable condition.

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It crashed into a newsagent’s.

The front wall of the shop was demolished and the car came to rest against the counter.

One person, the proprietor, was present at the time.

The shop proprietor was pulled from the rubble, seriously injured and taken to Westmead Hospital, Parammatta. He was apparently injured when struck by falling bricks.

At last report, the proprietor of the shop was in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the car received only minor injuries.

The driver of the car was immediately apprehended and taken into custody.

The driver of the car was later charged with offences related to dangerous driving and breaking the speed limit.

The pursuing police were quickly on the scene.

An ambulance was called.

Within a few minutes the ambulance arrived.

This morning, police observed a car travelling at high speed down the Hume Highway, in Ashfield.

They attempted to force the driver to the side of the road but he sped away.

Police pursued the car for some eight kilometres along the Highway through Enfield and into Chullora.

Still hotly pursued, the car turned off the Highway into Stacey St and then Canterbury Road, Bankstown.

After travelling up Canterbury Road, the car apparently blew a tyre.

• ⁃ It then veered across the road.

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1. This morning, police observed a car travelling at high speed down the Hume Highway, in Ashfield. (Could put it down further)

2. The driver of the car was immediately apprehended and taken into custody

3. It crashed into a newsagent’s

4. One person, the proprietor, was present at the time.

5. At last report, the proprietor of the shop was in a serious but stable condition.

6. He was apparently injured when struck by falling bricks.

7. The shop proprietor was pulled from the rubble, seriously injured and taken to Westmead Hospital, Parammatta.

8. The driver of the car was later charged with offences related to dangerous driving and breaking the speed limit

9. The front wall of the shop was demolished and the car came to rest against the counter

10. After travelling up Canterbury Road, the car apparently blew a tyre

11. They attempted to force the driver to the side of the road but he sped away

12. Police pursued the car for some eight kilometres along the Highway through Enfield and into Chullora

13.   Still hotly pursued, the car turned off the Highway into Stacey St and then Canterbury Road, Bankstown.

14. It then veered across the road

15. The driver of the car received only minor injuries

16. The pursuing police were quickly on the scene

17. An ambulance was called

18. Within a few minutes the ambulance arrived

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Qantas has announced it will cut 1,200 jobs as part of a larger restructuring plan, with the company’s CEO citing surging fuel costs and lingering challenges from the post-pandemic recovery as key drivers behind the decision.

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Authorities have shut down poular swimming spots after the toxic algae bloom was detected, suggesting people to avoid any contact with water until further notice to be announced.

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After a toxic algae outbreak was detected, authorities closed a popular swimming spot and warned the public to avoid contact with water until further notice.

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Police are investigating a suspected gas leak after an early morning explosion in western Sydney, where no one injuries were reported

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Ahead of the UN Summit, the Prime Minister announced a new climate policy, claiming that $10 billion will be invested into renewables and targeting net-zero by 2050.

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Residents of Coffs Harbour prompted to evacuate immediately by local government due to heavy hurricane that resulted in extreme weather conditions and disastrous damages.

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Powerful Hurricane devestates Coffs Harbour prompting mass evacuation and emergency action. 

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Powerful Hurricane devestates Coffs Harbour prompting mass evacuation and emergency action. 

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Residents of Coffs Harbour have been forced to evacuate as 120mph hurricane rips through the town causing power outages and mass flooding, putting lives at risk. - Xavier

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Coffs Harbour is facing a hurricane.

The hurricane will cause citywide power outages with wind speeds reaching 120 miles per hour. Residents have begun evacuating, causing traffic congestion. Government departments have established shelters and are distributing supplies.

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Hurricane devastates Coffs Harbour, prompts mass evacuation.

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Hurricane devastates Coffs Harbour, prompts mass evacuation.

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A powerful hurricane with wind speeds reaching 120 mph has devastated the coastal town of Coffs Harbour, Australia. The catastrophic storm triggered widespread power outages and severe flooding, forcing a large-scale evacuation of residents and prompting urgent emergency response actions from government authorities.

Jianchen Hu

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Authorities confirm multiple injuries as inner Brisbane train derailment causes havoc 

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Authorities confirm multiple injuries as inner Brisbane train derailment causes havoc 

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This morning, emergency services have been racing to respond to a shock train derailment in inner Brisbane. City officials have urged the public to remain calm as the police and transportation services investigate. - Xavier

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Headline: Mass evacuation and emergency rescues as hurricane approaches to Coffs Harbour

Lead: Coffs Harbour was attacked this afternoon by a strong hurricane with winds at 120 mph, and local government urged evacuation and promoted emergency rescues.

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In the morning, emergency services have been responding to a train derailment in Brisbane that has resulted in multiple injuries. City officials and police are urging the public to stay away from the area.

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Headline:

Coffs Harbour hit by hurricane, winds at 120km/h and flooding emergency rescues

Lead:

Torrential rain and winds of up to 120 kilometres per hour from a powerful hurricane witnessed landfall at Coffs Harbour this afternoon. Experts said floods have forced the Chinese authorities to carry out rescues on a big scale.

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Commuter Train Derails in Central Brisbane

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Commuter Train Derails in Central Brisbane

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A commuter train derailed in Brisbane Monday morning, causing casualties and major disruptions, emergency services are on scene and an investigation is underway.

Jianchen Hu

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Police apprhend Central Bank robbers after hours long stand off in downtown district

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Police apprhend Central Bank robbers after hours long stand off in downtown district

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This morning, a group of armed robbers attempted to ransack Central Bank in the Downtown district, taking hostages and demanding safe getaway. After a lengthy stand off, police were able to apprhend the perpetrators. - Xavier

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Headline:

Train derailment in Brisbane reports multiple injuries and casualties.

Lead:

This morning, commuter train derailed in inner Brisbane with multiple injured and several feared dead. After the explosions, police, firefighters and hospitals were put on alert, while investigators at the scene worked to determine the cause.

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Armed robbers stormed the central bank in the city centre

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Armed robbers stormed the central bank in the city centre

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In the morning, robbers stormed the central bank in the city centre and took hostages. Police negotiated with the robbers and met their demands, subsequently rescuing the hostages and apprehending the robbers through coordinated police efforts.

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Ella - Brisbane trail derailment results several injured and transport disruptions

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Ella - Brisbane trail derailment results several injured and transport disruptions

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Emergency services were dispatched to assist injured and potential fatalities caught in train derailment at Brisbane which are being sent to hospitals for treatment as authorities investigate the cause, resulting in city council holding press conference urging residents to avoid the site and public transportation being rerouted.