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Cobar born-and bred journalist Jamelle Wells has been named as a finalist in the Australian Crime Writing Association's Ned Kelly Awards. READ MORE: Meeting a samurai sword swinging stranger - Cobar woman's incredible job Ms Wells' memoir The Court Reporter is a finalist in the Best True Crime category. READ ALSO: Western youth urged to apply for positions on new regional taskforce Winners will be announced in Sydney on September 6. READ ALSO: Burglar admits he broke into Dubbo woman's home while she slept Ms Wells grew up in Cobar and returns regularly to visit her father. She now works as a court reporter with the ABC in Sydney.

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