Nathan Thompson, the Hunter man who bashed nine puppies to death, will spend at least 12 months behind bars, as well as being banned from ever owning a pet.
A shootout at an American contest to draw the prophet Mohammed has left two men dead and a security officer injured.
Britain’s newest princess has received a steady stream of visitors, as the world awaits word on her name.
And a blow for the Blues State of Origin title defence, with Greg Bird likely to be sidelined for most of the series following a dangerous throw charge.
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