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  "title": "‘He loved that little bat’: Richard Morecroft’s passion for wildlife rescue praised in tributes",
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  "topic": "culture",
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  "published": "2026-10-07T06:45:41.000Z",
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  "summary": "Former ABC presenter, who died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis, kept an infant flying fox tucked under his shirt Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “There’s a small, furry animal, wrapped up in a handkerchief, keeping warm inside my shirt.” So begins a 1989 documentary featuring the late ABC broadcaster Richard Morecroft, one of Australia’s most celebrated news anchors.…",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T20:18:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Vigils mark anniversary of Hamas October 7 attack",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T20:55:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Vigils mark anniversary of Hamas October 7 attack",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T20:55:31.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "'It can never be erased': Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/it-can-never-be-erased-israel-marks-october-7-anniversary-at-the-un",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:07:14.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "On anniversary of October 7, only hope can bridge the Israeli abyss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/on-anniversary-of-october-7-only-hope-can-bridge-the-israeli-abyss",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:43:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "News anchor Richard Morecroft remembered as a 'great Australian'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/news-anchor-richard-morecroft-remembered-as-a-great-australian",
        "published": "2026-10-07T02:00:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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