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August 17, 2026 · Sydney Morning Herald

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The father of Lily Hooper, a bushwalker who has been missing since Wednesday, has joined the search for his daughter.
Iran puts bounty on US soldiers
Iran is offering a large cash bounty for killing or capturing American troops.
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Magda Szubanski's surprise appearance at Logies
Magda Szubanski joined Robert Irwin on stage at the Logies as her much-loved character Sharon Strzelecki.