![Police say they were called to reports a body had been found in the Swansea Channel just after midday on Thursday. Picture by Peter Lorimer Police say they were called to reports a body had been found in the Swansea Channel just after midday on Thursday. Picture by Peter Lorimer](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/hAWJC77isbRCSsmqzS5A6F/6fca068c-5417-4037-8eda-bfb528ae75a8.png/r0_57_992_615_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
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What's making news today? A body believed to be that of missing Lake Macquarie boater Luke Smith has been found at Swansea, a man has been jailed over $150K of ice hidden in a luxury car and a civilian and cop have been commended for their heroic efforts in high-risk situations.
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