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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 10 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Schapelle Corby released on parole Schapelle Corby has been released on parole after nine years behind bars at Bali's Kerobokan Prison. There were chaotic scenes as the convicted drug smuggler was escorted from the jail to a special police van, which took her to the Bali prosecutor's office. After filling out paperwork to secure her release, Corby was then driven away to live with her sister and brother-in-law under strict parole conditions. She has to live in the community for three years, regularly report to her parole officer and be respectful to authorities. Family and friends gathered at the home of Corby's mother in Loganlea, south of Brisbane, where they celebrated her release. Follow our live blog for all the updates and reaction. 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