SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift his martial law decree, giving in to the parliament’s opposition, just hours after his dramatic move imposing it Tuesday. Yoon said in a televised address early Wednesday that he will “accept the National Assembly’s demand and lift the martial law through a cabinet meeting,” which he said he had called but its members hadn’t yet arrived. He will immediately lift the martial law when they convene, he said. Yoon, 63, stunned the nation, lawmakers and investors earlier by declaring martial law in a high-stakes move he claimed would prevent the opposition from trying to paralyze his administration amid a political rift that is set to deepen markedly. The South Korean leader’s political future will be put to test after his daring move, which caught even his fellow party members and foreign allies like the U.S. by surprise. “I request the National Assembly to immediately stop the reckless acts of paralyzing the functions of the state through repeated impeachments, legislative manipulation, and budget manipulation,” Yoon said in his earlier televised address. After Yoon announced he would lift the decree, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said its troops that had been mobilized for the martial law declaration have returned to their original posts as of 4:22 a.m., Yonhap reported. No unusual activities have been spotted from North Korea, it added. The move was viewed by analysts as a risky political play that was likely to backfire rather than an attempt to return to military-led regimes of the past. With his own government and party kept in the dark alongside the U.S. and other friendly nations, Yoon created a chaotic moment that left him isolated and even further from controlling the political agenda going forward. Early Wednesday morning, 190 lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament unanimously voted to demand the lifting of martial law. The president had said his move was intended to protect freedom and constitutional order, that it wouldn’t have an impact on South Korea’s foreign policy, and that it would help eradicate the influence of North Korean supporters. A proclamation released after the address banned all political activities and strikes and said media would be subject to control of the Martial Law Command. Korean assets were battered during New York trading. The won suffered its sharpest drop since the global financial crisis to hit 1444.65 its lowest in over two years, before paring losses. Samsung Electronics’ London-listed shares fell as much as 7.2% then regained some ground. The finance minister and central bank chief met and promised to provide unlimited liquidity to markets if needed. The Bank of Korea will meet early Wednesday, just a week after a surprise rate cut partly triggered by heightened uncertainty generated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory. Adding to the sense of chaos, the nation’s largest union federation called a general strike in defiance of Yoon’s order. The shock announcement to impose martial law for the first time since the democratization of South Korea in 1987 caught even Yoon’s own party off guard. Han Dong-hoon, leader of Yoon’s People Power Party, condemned the move and vowed to stop it, in a sign of the president’s increasing isolation and his lack of consultation. The move also surprised the White House, prompting Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell to say that the Biden administration was watching the developments with “grave concern.” Yoon’s abrupt decision came after months of wrangling and deadlock in parliament between the president’s minority government and the main opposition Democratic Party, but with little expectation that the president would take such a drastic step. The opposition has been trying to force its budget proposal through parliament and has submitted an impeachment motion against the chief prosecutor after months of also trying to get Yoon’s wife prosecuted. Adding to the fractious political rift, the DP’s leader has faced multiple court cases and was convicted last month of election-law violations, barring him from running for president if it is finalized. Amid the political standoff, Yoon had vetoed a string of bills passed by parliament and at times angering his own party. His latest act ramped up tensions considerably domestically, while also creating high uncertainty abroad for the outlook of one of the world’s key suppliers of semiconductors and a stalwart U.S. ally in an increasingly complex security environment in Asia. Even though the martial law order lasted less than a day, the political instability it will generate is set to last two or three years, according to Lee Won-Jae, a sociology professor at at Kaist Graduate School of Culture Technology in Daejeon. “Martial law has lost its effect, so from this moment on, all state institutions exercising physical force, including the military and police of the Republic of Korea, are obligated not to follow unlawful or unfair instructions,” Han, the leader of Yoon’s party, said in a Facebook post. Yoon’s moves came at a time of high uncertainty for the nation as its trade-dependent economy faces potential tariffs from Trump’s incoming U.S. administration. Bloomberg Economics estimates that full imposition of tariffs on China, South Korea and other U.S. trading partners could reduce Seoul’s exports to the U.S. by as much as 55%. Meanwhile, North Korea continues to present a security concern as it deepens its ties with Russia, having sent thousands of troops there to help in Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Russia’s defense minister visited Pyongyang last week in the latest sign of talks between the two countries. Russia may help provide North Korea key technology for its weapons programs including its intercontinental ballistic missiles. “We shouldn’t be fooled — this has nothing at all to do with North Korea and all to do with domestic politics,” said Defense Priorities Fellow Daniel DePetris. China suggested its citizens residing in South Korea keep calm and try to avoid going outdoors for anything non-essential, the country’s embassy said in a post on social media Tuesday night. The embassy also asked Chinese citizens to comply with official orders from the Korean government and “use caution” over sharing political opinions. “The domestic uncertainty adds to the external pressures in recent weeks as the market is starting to price in the rise of higher U.S. tariffs under the new Trump administration,” said Aroop Chatterjee, a strategist at Wells Fargo. “Korea is an open economy sensitive to shifts in global export demand and spillovers from a weaker China.” While it remains to be seen if the short-lived declaration of martial law will have a lasting impact on markets and the economy, Yoon’s high-stakes move is certain to knock confidence in his leadership and his reliability as a bullwark of democracy in a nation with many authoritarian neighbors. “U.S. officials look to South Korea now as a beacon of democracy so for a president to pull a fast one like this is certainly shocking and unprecedented,” said DePetris. Bank of Korea’s monetary board, which unexpectedly cut the key rate last week, will also hold an extraordinary meeting Wednesday morning to discuss steps to shield the economy and markets. “From a near-term policy standpoint, apart from the market disruptions, uncertainty could also arise in the event of cabinet changes,” Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts Goohoon Kwon and Kamakshya Trivedi wrote in a note Tuesday. (With assistance from Maria Elena Vizcaino.) ©2024 Bloomberg L.P. Visit bloomberg.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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South Lake Avenue kicks off the holiday season with a district-wide party from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 345 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena. Admission is free. Take photos with Santa and holiday characters, catch live concerts and get into the spirit with family-friendly activities. (Photo by Akiko Whalen Photography/South Lake Avenue Holidayfest) Holiday tree lightings are happening everywhere this week, launching the holidays Valleywide. Will you be joining the holiday home decorating contests, writing letters to Santa, or even having breakfast with the Big Guy? Kick off your season at the district-wide Holidayfest! from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, all along South Avenue in Pasadena. Admission is free to all the festivities, including photos with Santa Claus, live music, raffles, holiday activities, shopping and dining promotions and more. Check in at the winter workshop, decorate ornaments and cookies and catch The Baby Goats (1 p..m.) Quitapenas (3 p.m.) DJ William Reed (all afternoon) and the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Twisted Gypsy (5 p.m.). Take photos with lifesized winter and holiday characters such as Olaf, The Grinch, Frosty, Snoopy, Mr. and Mrs. Mouse, The Abominable Snowman, Reindeer, Cat in the Hat as well as carolers and a barbershop quartet. The main staging area, Santa’s Village, will be at 401 S. Lake Ave. For more information, visit southlakeavenue.org/holiday-shop-dine-win-on-south-lake-avenue. Fall trees walking tour: The trees at the Los Angeles Arboretum are showing off their colors. Take a one-mile walking tour with a tree-loving volunteer and learn all about fall foliage. Tours are set for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, as well as 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Tours are free with admission but registration is required. For more information, visit arboretum.org, email education@arboretum.org or call 626-821-3222. Santa’s Village: Uptown Whittier Improvement Association presents Santa’s Village opening at noon Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29 and 30, at 6724 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier. The fun returns Dec. 21 and 22. There will be musical entertainment, pictures with Santa, crafts for kids, and face painting. Free gift wrapping with a $75 purchase in Uptown. For more information, email admin@uwia.org. Enchanted – Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens: An interactive walk-through display of lights including an area of stained glass creations. Event is rain or shine through Jan. 5. Purchase of a timed-ticket in advance on the website is required for admission (time frame, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; no tickets sold at the door). Admission $35 and up; $25 ages 2-12 (children under age two are free but must also have a ticket). Tickets are not refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Location, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Details and purchase tickets: www.descansogardens.org/enchanted-tickets L.A. Zoo Lights – Animals Aglow: The self-guided walking tour returns with a nature-focused display of lantern sculptures and lights through different landscapes including river, alpine and rain forests, runs various dates through Jan. 5. Hours: 6-10 p.m. Rain does not cancel. Tickets $29 and up for ages 13 and older; $18 and up for ages 2-12 (higher admission on “premium” nights; purchasing tickets in advance online is recommended). Check the website for details on special event nights including: “Sensory-Inclusive” (Dec. 3); “Holiday Pajama Weekend” (Dec. 6-8); “Pride Night” (Dec. 11); “Family New Year’s Eve Celebration” (Dec. 31; $95 ages 18 and older; $79 ages 2-17; online purchase only for NYE). Location, 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles. www.lazoolights.org Free concert: Tuesday Musicale presents its next concert at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Altadena Baptist Church, 791 E. Calaveras St., Altadena. Admission is free and all are welcome. The program will be Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano by Von Weber; “Troika” and “Christmas” by Tchaikovsky; vocal duets for Christmas and “Serenade” by Hans Gai. Performers include Monika Curlin; Kim Ruys De Perez; Anna Ching; Agatha Hou; Gwendolyn Brown; Bernice Brighthill; Al Rice; Ann Levi and Judy Cain. For more information, call 626-797-1994. Son of Spock: Save the date for Cultural Thursday at the Pasadena Senior Center when Adam Nimoy will share his experiences and explore his journey with his father Leonard in “Star Trek, the Road to Recovery, and Reconciling with my Father,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at the center, 85 E. Holly St. The event is free for members, and $5 for non-members. Register at pasadenaseniorcenter.org, click on “Lectures 7 Classes,” then “Cultural Thursdays.” For more information, call 626-795-4331. It’s an art party and toy drive: Get creative with hands-on fun when artist and choreographer Steven Butler leads a holiday art party and toy drive at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Athletic Garage Center, 121 Waverly Drive, Pasadena. Tickets start at $16. Bring an unwrapped gift for children 3-15. These will be distributed by the Pasadena Fire Department to kids in underserved communities. For tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-activities-holiday-art-party-toy-drive-tickets-1081479717949 Come on in: It’s Free First Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6, at the Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Enjoy free entrance to the galleries and garden. No reservations or advance tickets necessary. For more information, visit nortonsimon.org or call 626-449-6840. Storytime: Take a look, it’s in a book. Ezra Edmond talks about “My Friend Levar” from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 30, at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena Admission is free. Celebrate the impact LeVar Burton has had on kids during his years on television. Oh, and we have it in good authority, Santa’s coming by from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. For more information, call 626-449-5320 or visit vromans.com. Free movie matinees: Pasadena Senior Center offers free movie screenings at 1 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 6, 12, 20 and 27, at the center, 85 E. Holly St. Registered members may bring one nonmember guest. For more information, visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org and click on “Activities & Events” then “Friday Movie Matinee” or call 626-795-4331. A Victorian Christmas: Visit two iconic Whittier homes decorated for the holidays at a Victorian Home Tour Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets are $45 each. On the tour are the Light Home on Painter Avenue and the Williamson Home on California Avenue. After the tour, drop by the Whittier Museum for free cookies and hot cider and shop too. Proceeds benefit the Whittier Historical Society. For more information, visit whittiermuseum.org. A grand holiday: Explore the Homestead Museum when it’s gussied up in holiday splendor from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Homestead, 15415 Don Julian Road, City of Industry. Admission is free. Experience Christmas traditions of the past while you spend the afternoon discovering historic homes decorated for the holidays. There will be live music and performances, gifts at the Museum Store, holiday drinks and treats from LA Donut, and of course, time with Santa. Picnics allowed on museum grounds. For more information, visit homesteadmuseum.org or call 626-968-8492. Ongoing events New exhibition: “Days of Reverie” is an exhibition by four visual artists: Catherine Ruane, Debbie Korbel, Jason Jenn, and Jill Sykes, at the Sturt Haaga Gallery of Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. The exhibition closes Jan. 26. Included with museum admission. For more information, visit descansogardens.org. Grand old home: The John Rowland Mansion is open for showings at noon and 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, at 16021 Gale Ave., City of Industry. Park at the Hacienda La Puente School District lot. For more information, visit lpvhistoricalsociety.org or call 909-241-7961. At the Playhouse: Pasadena Playhouse presents “La Cage aux Folles,” one of theater’s all-time biggest hits onstage now, at 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Tickets start at $44. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Harvey Fierstein. For more information, visit pasadenaplayhouse.org or call 626-356-7529. Get booked: Stock up on your TBR pile. The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library Bookstore invites all readers to choose from used books, DVDs, CDs, LPs and lots of children’s books. Store hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday, closed Friday and Sunday. The bookstore is at the Jefferson Elementary School campus, 1500 E. Villa Ave., between Hill and Allen avenues, in Pasadena. Proceeds help fund library programs. For more information, email Adrienne at phrogg8@gmail.com. New exhibit: USC Pacific Asia Museum and Getty present “Cai Guo-Qiang: A Material Odyssey” based on the artist’s gunpowder painting and drawings, through the lens of scientific research conducted by Getty, through June 15 at the museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. The exhibition will fill most of the USC PAM galleries with a selection of the artist’s work, as well as scientific imagery that explores the nature of gunpowder, its influence on his work, and how his process has evolved through the last four decades. Free with general admission. For more information, visit pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu or call 626-787-2380. At the Corner: Clocker’s Corner, the popular trackside breakfast destination at Santa Anita Park, is open from 6 to 10 a.m. daily, via Gate 8 off of Baldwin Avenue, at the park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. For more information, visit santaanita.com, californiacrown.com or call 626-574-7223. Friday Night Twilight: Kick off your weekend along the streets of the downtown Village area, with live music, dining options, shopping experiences and lively party vibes. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Friday Night Twilight is from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, at Glendora Village, 148 N. Glendora Ave. Admission is free. For more information, visit glendoravillage.com/events. Young at art: Admission is always free at the Armory Center for the Arts at 145 North Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Gallery hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. See contemporary art exhibitions and learn about community-based art education. For more information, call (626) 792-5101 or visit armoryarts.org. To market: The Altadena Neighborhood Farmers Market is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays, at Loma Alta Park, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena. Admission is free. The nonprofit Raw Inspiration offers the market as a way for children to learn the value of organic gardening and healthy eating. For more information, email info@rawinspiration.org or visit rawinspiration.org. Farm fresh everything: The Farmer’s Market @ Mt. SAC is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, at Parking Lot B, 1100 N. Grand Ave., Walnut. Sample pastries from Le Honore’ French Bakery, in-season fruits and vegetables, an Asian vegetables stand, arts and crafts along with ready-to-eat dishes such as dumplings. Lots of vendors offer handmade items and plants too. For more information, call 909-869-0701, email info@regionalchambersgv.com, visit regionalchambersgv.com or find “MtSacFarmersMarket” on Facebook. Market news: Duarte Farmer’s Market is open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at the southeast corner of the Santa Teresita Assisted Living parking lot, 819 Buena Vista St., Duarte. Say hello to the Carmelite Sisters, shop for dinner, pick up sweet treats and discover new vendors. For more information, visit duartechamber.com/duarte-farmers-market. Helping hands: Low-Cost Community Counseling Center serves the Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera, Norwalk and surrounding areas. It offers low-cost counseling for individuals, couples and families as well as parenting, women’s support and substance abuse groups. For more information, call 562-903-7777, email lowcostcommunitycounseling@gmail.com or visit low-costcounseling.org. It’s all lapidary: The Pasadena Lapidary Society meets from 7 to 8:45 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, except December, in the Fellowship Hall of Santa Anita Church, 226 W. Colorado Blvd., Arcadia. All were welcome. For more information, visit pasadenalapidary.org, or check out their social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Wednesday night market: Whittier Uptown Association presents Wednesday Night Markets from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, on historic Greenleaf Avenue, from Wardman to Bailey streets. Stroll past local vendors, food and art. For more information, visit whittieruptown.org or call (562) 696-2662. Play ball: Pasadena Senior Center sponsors Crown Valley senior co-ed softball teams. Players meet for practice and scrimmage games from 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays at Farnsworth Park in Altadena and Thursdays at Arcadia County Park. Players over 50 are welcome. For more information, call Marge Mayotte-Hirn at (626) 377-5631; email ssbslugger@yahoo.com or visit intercitysoftball.org. Local history: Monrovia Historical Museum is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, at 742 E. Lemon Ave. Come and discover Monrovia’s amazing history. Admission is free. Docent-led tours are available. For more information, call (626) 357-9537 or visit monroviahistoricalmuseum.org. New horizons: The Arcadia Travelers Club, designed for seniors 50 and older interested in travel and fellowship, is a nonprofit that offers day outings and extended day trips. It is open to anyone for a $10 annual fee. The group meets monthly at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. For more information, visit arcadiatravelers.org or call (626) 821-4377. It’s in the cards: West Covina Cribbage Club welcomes new members to its weekly meetings at 6 p.m. Mondays, at Denny’s, 1150 S. Seventh Ave., Hacienda Heights. For more information, call Elaine at (626) 330-3170. Send calendar items to Anissa V. Rivera at sgvncalendar@gmail.com. Please send items at least three weeks before the event. Please list phone, email and/or website for additional information.
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It all happened so quickly. Login or signup to continue reading Body-worn video of the police shooting of career criminal Warren Simon at Wickham in 2023 showed police arriving, jolting the 38-year-old awake and within about 10 seconds of being told he was under arrest, Simon had stabbed a police officer, sprinted outside and been shot dead. The footage is raw and shocking. And it demonstrates just how quickly a routine call about a break-in can become a volatile and deadly situation. A coronial inquest into Mr Simon's death in Newcastle Coroner's Court in October explored a number of issues, including the conduct of the two constables, both relatively junior officers, and whether the discharge of the firearm was "necessary, reasonable and consistent with police force policy or procedure". Findings will be delivered at a later date. Meanwhile, the mystery of how a much-loved Upper Hunter farmer and sporting legend ingested a lethal dose of strychnine will endure after a coroner in June found there was insufficient evidence to definitively determine his manner of death. Deputy State Coroner Carmel Forbes in June delivered an open finding in the death of Douglas Thrift , who was found dead in a bedroom of his Denman home about 8pm on December 1, 2018, only hours after finishing his regular Saturday round of golf. An initial autopsy determined his cause of death was heart disease and it wasn't until family members raised concerns with a coroner that blood tests were done and revealed Mr Thrift had died from a fatal dose of strychnine, a highly-toxic and banned pesticide. After hearing three days of evidence, Ms Forbes ruled out suicide or an accidental poisoning and said "it would be inappropriate to comment" on the available evidence in relation to other possibilities, which the inquest heard included homicide, as there may be "new relevant evidence in the future". And likewise for the family of Waratah woman Cecilia Devine there remain unanswered questions about the mysterious death of the talented musician after a coronial inquest was this year unable to rule out foul play. Cecilia, 42, who was also known as Kristen Pearson, was found dead in the remote waters of a Blue Mountains dam on March 18, 2019, six months after she was reported missing and last seen three kilometres away in the village of Katoomba. Deputy State Coroner Elizabeth Ryan closed the coronial inquest in October after being unable to determine Cecilia's cause of death or make a finding as to whether she died as a result of misadventure or murder. Detectives have since taken back over the case and announced a $500,000 reward for information. There were a number of significant and long-running cases that reached a conclusion or took a dramatic twist during 2024. Convicted of murdering Carly McBride and jailed for a maximum of 27 years, Sayle Kenneth Newson pinned his hopes of exoneration on an appeal to the state's highest court. Newson, now 46, was in 2021 found guilty of murdering Ms McBride, a jury left with no doubt he was the person who intercepted the 31-year-old after she left a house at Muswellbrook on September 30, 2014, and inflicted a number of blows to her head and back before dumping her body near the side of a stretch of road outside Scone. On appeal, Newson's lawyers argued he should be acquitted or a new trial ordered due to what they say were errors made by the judge, including not allowing the defence to explore an alleged "financial motive" of a key witness. But in March, a three-judge panel of the Court of Criminal Appeal ruled 2-1 in favour of dismissing both the conviction and severity appeal, meaning Newson will stay behind bars until at least 2038. Newson's lawyers have said they are eyeing a potential appeal to the High Court of Australia after the dissenting judge ruled he would have quashed the murder conviction and ordered Newson face a new trial. Meanwhile, for the parents of Emerald Wardle, 2024 brought with it more heartbreak after their daughter's killer, Jordan Miller , had his murder conviction overturned on the basis of fresh psychiatric evidence. Miller was in 2022 found guilty of murdering Ms Wardle at Metford, a jury finding the psychosis he was suffering at the time of her death was caused "solely" by using LSD and cannabis. But after four years spent behind bars, and in the absence of illicit drugs, the symptoms of an underlying mental illness persisted, prompting two psychiatrists to diagnose Miller with schizophrenia. Those further symptoms, accepted by prosecutors, confirmed that what Miller was suffering from in June 2020 when he killed Ms Wardle was a first episode of psychosis arising from schizophrenia, which was not caused solely by using drugs. And so in April, in the Court of Criminal Appeal, Miller's conviction for murder was overturned and in its place the court entered a special verdict of act proven but not criminally responsible. After nearly six years, three trials, one hung jury and two convictions, both later quashed, the "nightmare" sexual assault case of R v Jarryd Hayne finally came to an end in 2024. What happened inside the bedroom of a home in the Hunter on the night of the 2018 NRL grand final had become one of the most scrutinised events in recent NSW criminal history. Hayne has long professed his innocence and went on trial three times, twice being found guilty before both convictions were overturned. And after the matter had been through the Court of Criminal Appeal for a second time, the DPP elected not to prosecute the trial again. And so, after spending nearly two years behind bars, Hayne's sexual assault charges were subject to no further proceedings. Sam began his Newcastle Herald career as a night police reporter in 2011. He is an experienced court reporter who has won two national court reporting awards, including the Kennedy Award for Outstanding Court Reporting for his coverage of the Hunter's worst serial rapist. Before working at the Herald, Sam was a sports journalist with the Maitland Mercury where he won awards for his coverage of the Newcastle Rugby League salary cap scandal. Sam is a Novocastrian born-and-bred. Sam began his Newcastle Herald career as a night police reporter in 2011. 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