Lauren Tomasi
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US Correspondent @9NewsAus Often running, Always smiling. [email protected]
Joined May 2011
Mum showing dad this photo: “Look how you’re looking at me. You love me.”. Dad - “I always have.”. My heart. ❤️
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This is bloody terrifying.
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Whatever it is that Singapore’s Changi Airport is doing, @SydneyAirport listen up: it took 5 minutes… FIVE MINUTES… to check in, drop off bags AND get through immigration. Wowsers.
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Brittany Higgins has chosen to attend and give evidence in this trial in person. She is being supported by her partner David, the ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates, Lawyer Leon Zweir and friend Emma Webster. @9NewsAUS
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Huge turnout for the School Strike for Climate. Thousands of people here, big police presence. Students tell me they want action from the government on climate change. @9NewsSyd
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The jury has resumed deliberations in the Bruce Lehrmann trial. If a jury note is received, I’ll have the updates here. Until then - we wait.
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If you’ve been following the Bruce Lehrmann trial with me, I truly hope I’ve kept you up to date and informed over the past 3wks. As we await a verdict, my colleague @sophie_walsh9 will keep you up to date. I’m off to 🇺🇸 to 🏃🏼♀️ the NYC Marathon. See you on the next one.
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A remarkable effort by many many incredible minds to get @9NewsAUS to air tonight after the network was hacked. Here’s our rundown. old school.
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So many people enraged by this photo. It's disgusting. But I have some positive news - this horse is the beautiful Troop Horse Tobruk. I can report he is back in the stables and doing okay. Thank you to our brave police and horses today. @9NewsSyd.
@brookmitchell @RhettWyman @photosSMH This is such an upsetting photo. Horses don't deserve to be punched in the face. 📷: @brookmitchell @photosSMH
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Interrupting bail court tweets to bring you some new photos of Tobruk who has been gifted soooo many treats! @9NewsSyd
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Here he is! Gorgeous Troop Horse Tobruk on the beat today. He’s one of 18 police horses patrolling the streets. @9NewsSyd
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DPP: So as a prosecution witness you thought it was appropriate to give the defence cross examination tips?.
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My twitter feed consists solely of Novak, COVID and Wordle. I’ve had enough now, thank you.
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More than 1500 police - mounted, riot, highway, plain clothes, pol air - are ready to shutdown any and all protest activity. The CBD is being locked down, there are barriers in place in every direction. Hundreds of cars are ready to deploy - zero chances being taken. @9NewsSyd
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Today is day 10 of the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial. There are fewer than a dozen witnesses left to be called to testify. I'll have updates here.
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The court has heard that Reynold sent a text to the Defence lawyer pointing him to texts between Brittany Higgins and a friend which "may be revealing".
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Tay Tay touchdown! Travis Kelce & The Chiefs hoping it’s the first of many. 🏈
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There are around 20 Sydney protesters who are right now behind bars, and who will face court today - including a man accused of assaulting an officer, and intentionally choking a person. I'll bring you the details in a thread here, as they appear before the Magistrate. @9NewsSyd.
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There are 22 "Freedom Rally" protesters in court today, including the man pictured with one of the Mounted Police. Standby for updates. @9NewsSyd.
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NYC Marathon: Phenomenal. Challenging. Rewarding. Buzzing! ⚡️
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Brittany Higgins told police she spoke about the alleged rape in Parliament House with then Ministers, Linda Reynolds and Michaelia Cash PRIOR to going public with the allegations. @9NewsAUS.
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Absolute SCENES at Camdenville Public School. Look at this! THE PAULINE: a plain white roll. I can’t 😂😂.Shoutout to @nataliejpeters for this gem
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DPP:I’m putting to you that you were fully aware in Oct '19 that Brittany Higgins made allegations she was sexually assaulted by Bruce Lehrmann on Senator Reynolds' couch in. 2019.CASH: I can’t accept that… I don’t accept that.
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Brittany Higgins has been called to the stand to begin evidence.
Brittany Higgins has chosen to attend and give evidence in this trial in person. She is being supported by her partner David, the ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates, Lawyer Leon Zweir and friend Emma Webster. @9NewsAUS
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I'm so proud to work with this man, and I'm bloody proud of the story we shot in Yamba. This needed to be said.
"Do not slur the reputations of others in your eagerness to throw mud at me." -@KarlStefanovic #9Today
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Julian Assange & Kevin Rudd arrive at a US court in Saipan.
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Look at this for a well needed refresher of the good and happiness in the world! Onya Jess, what an athlete.
Look at @jessfoxcanoe ‘s lovely gesture to indicate how happy she is under the mask, after winning Gold. Charming. #olympics
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Here she is - Bella, Timothy Shaddock’s beautiful dog. Tim says Bella got him through his ordeal. @9NewsAUS @TheTodayShow
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The court has heard Brittany Higgins had agreed to a $320k book deal in March 2021… and had chapters outlined prior to sitting down with police Re allegations. @9NewsAUS.
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Testing lines this morning are pretty wild. This is North Ryde, where cars are backed up onto the M2. Everyone I spoke to is trying to get tests for travel, most aren’t hopeful they will have them in time. These travel requirements are severely clogging the system. @9NewsSyd
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Good to see the Chief Psychiatrist standing up at today's news conference. Very very important for people to hear that what they are feeling is normal. There is so much stress and sadness going around. Go easy x.
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I must say, these accused “protestors” are very meek and mild in their hand cuffs today. No screaming about fake news and fake viruses today, folks.
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I adore horses, so getting a cuddle with Troop Horse Royal was a real highlight yesterday, on a day when there was a lot of ugly news.
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The Bruce Lehrmann trial is nearing the end. Today is day 11. The prosecution has now rested their case and it’s over to the defence. We are likely to hear closing statements today. As usual, I’ll have the updates here ⬇️ @9NewsAUS.
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BREAKING: A covid positive removalist worked while infectious at a major CBD apartment building. Residents were informed overnight and are being urged to get tested. Unclear if building will need to be locked down. More details to come. @9NewsSyd.
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The court has heard Linda Reynolds has sought the evidence of Brittany Higgins in this trial. DPP: You have sought the transcripts of Ms Higgins evidence in this trial?.REYNOLDS: Yes. @9NewsAUS.
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A pleasure to sit down with @SonnyBWilliams and his community to chat about a cause very close to him. 🙏🏼.
Sonny Bill Williams is known as a sporting great. but tonight, an insight into the man off the field and out of the boxing ring. The devout Muslim opened up to Nine News about finally winning his battle to have a Mosque built in south Sydney. @LaurenTomasi #9News
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I’ve just been told the testing clinic at Fairfield has already recorded five positive cases today (to 5pm) from around 2,500 tests… indicates another spike likely for tomorrow’s numbers. Police will be on the beat here focusing on compliance from 7am @9NewsSyd.
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Gladys Berejiklian has resigned. She looks devastated. It’s so sad, but there really wasn’t an alternative under the circumstances. @9NewsSyd.
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Higgins says it was facilitated by Lisa Wilkinson’s husband, Peter Fitzsimons, and that he was the one driving the book.
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13 days of evidence, days of deliberation… and this. Huge. Tough for both sides of this trial.
BREAKING: Jury in Bruce Lehrmann trial has been discharged, trial aborted. Misconduct by jury member, accessing research paper on sexual assault they shouldn’t have @9NewsAUS.
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DPP: I’m putting to you that you’re denying that because it would be politically embarrassing?.CASH: Absolutely not… I don’t know how it could be politically embarrassing.
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Brittany Higgins has directed a statement directly at Bruce Lehrman. "Nothing was fine. Nothing was fine after what you did to me. Nothing." @9NewsAUS.
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KRISTIAN PULKOWNIK. This is the man that went viral online, depicted punching a horse. Vision emerged showing a different angle - regardless, he was charged with animal cruelty. He had no lawyer today, he did not apply for bail and bail was REFUSED.
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36 clicks in the book today. Choccy milk, blue Gatorade and I’m ready to hit the NYC Marathon in three weeks! 🏃🏼♀️ 💃🏻
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Good morning. Bruce Lehrmann’s defence will finish closing statements this morning. After that, the Chief Justice will address the jury before it is sent to deliberate. Will keep you updated below 👇🏼 @9NewsAUS.
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On the beat today with CPL Luke Cuthbert of the Air Force and SGT Jackie Ryder of Fairfield Police, who have teamed up and are conducting welfare checks on people in isolation. Absolutely brilliant people and I can’t wait to share a bit of their story with you tonight. @9NewsSyd
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The Bruce Lehrmann trial day 6. We can’t report many details right now due to a non-publication order… but Brittany Higgins is due to resume cross examination soon. At the moment, she is unavailable to give evidence. Other witnesses are being called in the interim. @9NewsAUS.
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51 minutes into the judgement of Chris Dawson. Justice Ian Harrison says claims of a sighting of Lynette at Gladesville after she went missing “are false”. The Justice has also shutdown Chris Dawson’s claims he spoke to Lynette on the phone after 8 January 1982. @9NewsAUS.
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JUST IN: Brittany Higgins will resume giving evidence on FRIDAY after being unavailable to take the stand this week. The Bruce Lehrmann trial is continuing, with further witnesses being called to testify. @9NewsAUS.
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The Prosecution submits Ms Higgins was incapable of giving her consent freely and voluntarily as she was not conscious.
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Good morning from sparkling Merimbula. This community can’t wait to welcome you back!
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EXCLUSIVE: I sit down with Australian sailor Timothy Shaddock. The 54yo says when things started going south on his catamaran, he “thought it was the end”. His story tonight @ 6pm on @9NewsAUS
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Brittany Higgins won’t be on the stand today - she is unavailable to give evidence - as week two of the Bruce Lehrmann trial gets underway. @9NewsAUS.
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Anthony Karam - the covid positive man who allegedly went on the run while he was meant to be isolating - has been charged with 13 offences. He’s been refused bail and will face court today. @9NewsSyd
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“Angels ride the fastest horses and dance under the prettiest rainbows.” A heartbreaking day in Katherine, NT. #DoItForDolly @TheTodayShow @9NewsAUS
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This is 21yo Jett. He's tested positive to covid and is having a bloody rough time in hospital. I spoke with Jett today and he desperately wants people to know how badly covid can hit even young, healthy people like him. Jett's story, moments away on @9NewsSyd
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Her Honour is directing the jury not to put any weight on the fact Bruce Lehrmann didn't give evidence in this trial. "The accused did not go into the witness box to give evidence. That is his right. That follows from the fact the prosecution bears the onus of proof.".
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Every person I’ve seen today in SW Syd (In Fairfield, Liverpool, Prestons) has been wearing a mask when lining up for coffees or takeaway - they are trying so hard. I’m hearing anecdotally barely anyone on the Northern Beaches is doing the same. Make of that what you will.
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Extraordinary. After two weeks, Actor Craig #McLachlan is dropping his defamation case against Nine Newspapers, the ABC and actor Christie Whelan Brown. Will likely be a costly case for him. Details to come. @9NewsSyd.
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My wonderfully talented friend and colleague, cameraman Matt Kent, shot these beautiful pictures. A tribute to Sydney, in lockdown.
For 15 long weeks, Sydney's landmarks have been unrecognisable. 9News looks back on a remarkable time in history. #9News
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The prosecution is pointing out to the jury the various reasons Bruce Lehrmann gave for attendeding Parliament, including to "pick up his keys", to "do some work" and to "drink some whiskey".
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Meet Louis Cardini. 74 years young and he works 365 days… even through lockdown. He can’t wait to welcome back customers and I can’t wait to share his story with you tonight. @9NewsSyd
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UPDATE: 160 residents and staff have been tested overnight - all results are NEGATIVE so far. Good news. Management now working to get a vaccination unit on site for remaining unvaxed staff. @9NewsSyd.
BREAKING: Minchinbury Manor nursing home at Rooty Hill is in lockdown after a worker tested positive. She worked there earlier in the week as a contract cleaner. Her close contacts are in quarantine. I’m told 90% of both staff and residents are fully vaccinated. @9NewsSyd.
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The defence has concluded closing statements. "Mr Lehrmann has been falsely accused, in my submission, of something he has not done. At the end of the day there is no reliable, trustworthy evidence in this case.".
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On Higgins' evidence "She was genuine, she was upfront, she was honest". "Ms Higgins didn't embellish her account of rape at all.".
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When asked WHY, Linda Reynolds says."I wanted to see what was said… but was advised by my lawyer it wasn’t appropriate".
The court has heard Linda Reynolds has sought the evidence of Brittany Higgins in this trial. DPP: You have sought the transcripts of Ms Higgins evidence in this trial?.REYNOLDS: Yes. @9NewsAUS.
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A rise in cases… but more importantly, a decrease in hospitalisations. Down from 215 yesterday.
NSW COVID-19 update – Saturday 18 December 2021. In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night:. - 94.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.- 93.3% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine
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Lines are incredible for testing on the Northern Beaches today. People have been waiting for up to three hours so far - BUT, the feeling is one of positivity. This community wants to beat this. @9NewsSyd
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On a lighter note… .I’ve spent a fair chunk of time at Canberra’s Supreme Court the past couple of weeks and the security guards handed me this… honestly I think it’s a bargain given I earlier paid $6.50 for a coffee. SIX-FIDDY!!!
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Christopher is cold but okay. Locals found him. He has stayed outside all night, police are with him. He is being given food. @9NewsSyd
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Michaelia Cash's Chief of Staff, Daniel Try, is witness 26. He too says he was not made aware of the allegations until early 2021. He has refuted that he knew details of the alleged assault by Oct '19 and that is was "his role thereafter to Protect Senator Cash".
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The big dog @MargieMcLew showing the youngins how it’s done. #journalising.@PeterOverton @MarkWBurrows @DamoNews @9NewsSyd
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DPP: Do you agree it would be politically embarrassing to the Government if one party staff member sexually assaulted another in a staff members office?.CASH: Absolutely not. It would be something that needed to be attended to. I just don’t understand a political connection.
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"Anti-vaxxers obviously live in another universe" - @BradHazzard as our hospitalisations from covid grow. @9NewsSyd.
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"The accused took the complainant (Higgins) to Parliament House because it was the most convenient place to get the very drunk and very vulnerable Ms Higgins alone".
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The Australian Defence Force is being mobilised to help on the covid front line in Sydney. The police commissioner has requested 300 personnel. Major move. @9NewsSyd.
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The Bruce Lehrmann trial will finish far ahead of the expected six weeks. The DPP, Shane Drumgold, has told the court the prosecution expects to deliver closing arguments early next week. @9NewsAUS.
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HUGE. "From 1 November for fully vaccinated people, quarantine will no longer be required. That is not hotel quarantine, that is not home quarantine, you will be able to return home if you are a person from another country who wants to visit or work in Australia" - @stuartayresmp.
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Linda Reynolds has taken the stand to give evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann trial.
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The Defence for Bruce Lehrmann has not called a single witness. Defence Barrister Steve Whybrow has tendered a document and told the court "that is the case of the accused". Closing arguments will now begin. @9NewsAUS.
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