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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a current affair" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a news story or event that is happening at the present time, often in the context of journalism or media.
Example: "The news program covered a current affair that has captured the public's attention this week."
Alternatives: "a recent event" or "a contemporary issue".
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Video footage of the incident was aired by the Nine Network's A Current Affair on Wednesday night.
In a single day, I watched a whole month's worth of Channel Nine's A Current Affair.
In May 2009, Johns appeared on the Nine Network's A Current Affair program to explain his role in the event.
Fox TV's "A Current Affair" paid Buttafuoco $500,000.
Since it was cheaply produced, "A Current Affair" made a lot of money.
To the Times, "A Current Affair" was "nothing short of vile".
His Fox network pioneered tabloid television, in 1986, with "A Current Affair".
"Slavery: was it that bad?" Vote now The Independent has contacted A Current Affair for comment.
Roy spoke exclusively to Jana Wendt, the former A Current Affair host, for SBS online.
The promo for A Current Affair last week was so tantalising.
This is not A Current Affair, this is not populist Murdoch media.
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