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Woman at centre of Souths sexting scandal refuses to be interviewed

Woman at centre of Souths sexting scandal refuses to be interviewed

As Souths cranked up preparations for a fiery clash this weekend, the case against players and their alleged involvement in a lewd video chat looked like collapsing.

  • by Andrew Webster

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Man charged after woman tied to pole for two days

The 22-year-old woman was grabbed off a Sydney street and held hostage and assaulted for two days, police allege.

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Senator weeps as he uses parliamentary privilege to air death list

Senator weeps as he uses parliamentary privilege to air death list

"These are the names that don't get spoken," Senator Jordon Steele-John said after reading out a list of 34 names.

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China has stared down Trump’s trade war threat and says it will respond with its own package of tariffs on US goods.

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Champion golfer found 'murdered' on US golf course

Celia Barquin Arozamena was found in a pond after other golfers reported finding a golf bag with no one around it.

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Labor's move comes as the Prime Minister tries to contain a row over the dwindling number of Liberal women MPs.

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        Woman at centre of Souths sexting scandal refuses to be interviewed

        Woman at centre of Souths sexting scandal refuses to be interviewed

        As the two arch rivals cranked up preparations for a fiery preliminary final, the case against Souths players and their alleged involvement in a lewd video chat looked like collapsing.

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