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Sydney news: Former PM John Howard in hospital, convicted conman Peter Foster charged – ABC News
MORNING BRIEFING: Former prime minister John Howard is recovering from an operation in a Sydney hospital, while conman Peter Foster is set to front court today over allegations he ran an online sports trading scam.
Here’s what you need to know this morning.
John Howard recovering from surgery
Former prime minister John Howard is recovering in hospital after an attack of appendicitis.
The 81-year-old was operated on at Sydney’s North Shore private hospital yesterday afternoon after he felt unwell over the weekend.
A spokesperson for Mr Howard said he was recovering well with his wife Janette by his side.
Peter Foster charged
Mr Foster was arrested at Port Douglas on Thursday morning.(Supplied: IFW Glo…
