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Oscar Jenkins' first prison interview; statue payout revealed; AFL finals heat up

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Government has abandoned Oscar Jenkins in Russian prison: Australian interviewer
Oscar Jenkins, the former Melbourne teacher who became a soldier, has given his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years. An Australian interviewer says the government has abandoned him.
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In limbo, ‘in pieces’: State of Andrews statue revealed as Carroll confesses $60,000 spent
The divisive statue of Daniel Andrews may have been cancelled, but the state government had already spent $60,000 to immortalise the former premier.
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Courtney alleges she was raped by a classmate when she was six years old. Now she’s taking action
Courtney alleges she was raped by a classmate when she was six years old and is now taking action, as thousands of concerning child-on-child incidents of a sexual nature have been reported by state schools in recent years.
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‘It’s probably about time we get one’: Why Carlton have a habit of upsetting Geelong
Carlton have beaten Geelong in four of their past five matches and, while they should be underdogs against the Cats, they will take confidence into Friday night's encounter.
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Russell faced two years of hell after saving his neighbour. Now, he’s received a bravery award
Russell Harrison saved his neighbour from being strangled, then himself nearly died in a struggle with a burglar. He has now received a bravery award after facing two years of hell.
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