The Brief · Oct 28

1. Crawford trial hears wife was emotionally abusive, court told
2. $15B National Reconstruction Fund returns 7.7% in bumper year
3. ACT lists three native species as threatened as climate, habitat loss take toll
4. Tasmania will treat child support non-payment as family violence
5. Malkovich wins Venice best actor for Martin McDonagh film
6. MacBook Pro M6 ships with 24-hour battery and 30% faster graphics
7. South Africa tumbles from 140-0 to all out 329 in deciding Cape Town Test
8. Rescue helicopter service cleared on safety despite substantiated harassment

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