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Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:00:00 +1000
Magnetised and ready for the fridge
Dairy air is udderly unappetising for some.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:44:03 +1000
TPG to review David Teoh’s son assault conviction
TPG Telecom is considering its options after a non-executive director was convicted of assault.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:20:08 +1000
Albanese and Labor meet with News Corp senior brass
Anthony Albanese trotted off to News Corp’s Holt Street headquarters in Sydney on Wednesday to sit down with Rupert Murdoch’s best and brightest.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:18:58 +1000
Exmouth plane crash victims revealed as much-loved local couple
The Exmouth community has been left reeling by the death of two locals killed in a light plane crash in WA’s North West on Wednesday afternoon. 

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:12:16 +1000
‘Like a big flame-thrower’: hit-run driver overtook eight cars before fiery crash
Police are hunting for a hit-run driver who caused a near-fatal crash in Victoria’s high country. involving an elderly couple whose car and caravan exploded into flames.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:04:05 +1000
Wheelie-bin revolution to begin after April environment talks
Most councils in Australia run their own wheelie bin recycling service. Their differences have often lead to public confusion, high contamination rates and lower than expected plastic recycling.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +1000
Whichever path Penney takes, it’s a long road back for Tahs
Coming off back-to-back record defeats, the Waratahs coach can go down the route of detail or desire as he tries to revitalise his side.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +1000
S.L Lim the first non-binary writer up for Stella Prize since entry changes
Twelve writers have been longlisted for the annual $50,000 prize.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +1000
‘Don’t fall in love’: the words that left an indelible mark
It was a moment of unrequited love that spoke volumes to a young woman on the periphery.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:45:00 +1000
We can learn a lot from our own Amanda Gormans
Young women are speaking up, and the Stella Prize longlist is a good place to listen.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Finch’s return to form buys selectors time, but tough calls beckon
Trevor Hohns was ruthless with ageing Australian legends in his last tenure as selector – and his panel faces similarly tough calls with three World Cups in the next two years.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Why the big name NRL players are wary of transfer windows
One of the code’s highest-profile players wants any system to be a win-win for the stars of the game as talks ramp up about regulating player movement.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +1000
‘If we’re still throwing that up, then fly into us’: Hunt’s plea to Dragons fans
Ben Hunt knows Red V fans are passionate, but has asked them to wait at least a month into the NRL season before deciding to criticise the team.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Race-by-race tips and preview for Newcastle on Friday
The weekend starts early with Newmarket day in the Hunter and we’ve got all you need to back a winner.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Wartime letters of highest ranked Indigenous soldier revealed
Australia’s first Indigenous officer married the sweetheart of his brother, who had died fighting the Japanese in New Guinea.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:13:17 +1000
Gawn in new Demon deal as players commit to selfless drive to top
Melbourne’s captain has recommitted to the club for four years and the Demons players have committed to each other to selflessly drive for finals.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:12:37 +1000
The boys are back: fans rejoice as men’s AFL returns to Melbourne
It’s been almost a year since an AFL men’s game was played in front of Victorian fans.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:10:46 +1000
Queensland health worker suffers anaphylactic reaction to Pfizer vaccine
A healthcare worker has had an anaphylactic reaction to the Pfizer vaccine on the Gold Coast. 

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:01:22 +1000
Perth electric shock victim Denishar Woods and family sue state in massive damages claim
Denishar Woods was left with severe brain injuries after suffering the shock at a public housing property in 2018. The legal claim for compensation could be in the vicinity of at least $10 million for Denishar alone.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:01:16 +1000
What an inquiry into the Christian Porter allegations could look like
If the Parliament is to launch its own inquiry into rape allegations against a government minister, here’s what it might look like.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:48:54 +1000
Myanmar army ‘surprised’ at opposition to coup
The revelation comes as the death toll from a military crackdown climbs to at least 50 and protesters say “there is no meaning to staying alive under the junta”.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:48:40 +1000
Brittany Higgins demands apology from Defence Minister over ‘lying cow’ comment
Brittany Higgins’ lawyer has sent a letter to Linda Reynolds demanding a public apology for a “distasteful character assassination”.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:43:44 +1000
Christchurch homes raided after online threats to carry out terrorist attacks on mosques
A person made a a series of posts on the 4chan site saying they planned to “take action” on March 15 by carrying out an attack remotely on the two mosques using car bombs.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:42:32 +1000
Bombers boss: 2021 a development year, not a rebuild
Essendon’s new president says the club isn’t in a rebuild, but developing youngsters and consistent effort are the focus this year.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:35:21 +1000
Barrister faces disciplinary action over inappropriate sexual conduct
A NSW tribunal found the barrister’s actions at a professional function were “poorly judged, vulgar and inappropriate” but “not a sexual advance”.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:33:52 +1000
ANZ boss warns of social problems from ‘unhealthy’ house price rises
Shayne Elliott says the RBA may need to raise official interest rates before 2024 as house prices start to overheat.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:32:17 +1000
Albo and McGowan ‘mates’ but don’t expect to see them together
Federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese visited the BHP Nickel Refinery in Kwinana on Thursday and will remain in the state over the next few days but, so far, has no public appearances planned with Premier Mark McGowan.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:31:06 +1000
‘Pivot point’: Kathleen Folbigg ‘approves’ new petition for pardon
Convicted child killer Kathleen Folbigg is grateful to the “league of luminaries” in science and medicine calling for her immediate pardon, her best friend says.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:30:48 +1000
Bomb squad sets off controlled explosions at Gold Coast home
Police made an emergency declaration and set up an exclusion zone after a hazardous chemical was found at a Gold Coast home.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:29:14 +1000
How racism in Seuss books can teach young readers about history and context
The beloved children’s author has not been “cancelled”, but the withdrawal of six of his books is an opportunity to inform children about the many stories that remain.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:27:59 +1000
Homeless people stuck in ‘unsuitable, sometimes dangerous’ accommodation
Parliamentary inquiry finds one in 57 Victorians sought help over homelessness in 2018-19 and recommends the government look at forcing developers to include social housing in major new developments.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:20:19 +1000
Superyacht mooring and zipline hit a snag as Brisbane bridge plans land
A development application lodged by Brisbane City Council outlined details of the 470-metre pedestrian and cycle link, with a mast taller than the Story Bridge.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:18:22 +1000
APRA aware of IAG’s potential Greensill risk since November
The prudential regulator had been monitoring Insurance Australia Group’s potential multi-billion dollar exposure to troubled finance house Greensill since last year.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:16:14 +1000
Eagles boss says Rioli saga a wake-up call for players
A relieved West Coast chief executive Nisbett said Willie Rioli’s doping violation was a wake-up call and flagged more education for players ahead of the season.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:08:41 +1000
How one aged care group kept the virus out of its Melbourne homes
While coronavirus cut a deadly swath through scores of Melbourne aged care homes, Hope Aged Care’s metropolitan centres stayed COVID-free. How did they do it?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:01:12 +1000
Heat turned up on swimmers as April meet becomes mini-trial for Tokyo
Changes to Tokyo selection criteria mean Olympic hopefuls can now post some insurance times in April and May should the official trials be disrupted.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race tips and preview for Randwick on Saturday
The $1 million Randwick Guineas headlines another bumper card at headquarters and as ever Brad Gray of Racing NSW has the good word.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
‘It’s perplexing’: Crowe breaks silence on Suaalii defection
The South Sydney owner wooed Joseph Suaalii at his Nana Glen farm - only to see the 17-year-old prospect join the Roosters on the same money.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Boss ready for Bivouac’s explosive turn of foot in Canterbury Stakes
Glen Boss is hoping to feel that “unbelievably special” show of power from Bivouac in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Reynolds fires back at Cronk after retired star’s ‘failure’ comments
After Cooper Cronk questioned whether Adam Reynolds deserved a long-term deal with Souths, the Rabbitohs No.7 was quick to return fire.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Guineas contender Peltzer looks for six of the best at Randwick
Sterling Alexiou can’t read Peltzer’s mind but knows he is just better at Randwick.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
From Bomaderry High to Britain’s High Court; tales of public school success
Jennifer Robinson went from Bomaderry High to the heights of the legal profession, and has created scholarships to help other public school kids follow

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Melbourne Premier Sales continues impressive Inglis momentum
The three-day sale last week continued the amazing spending spree by Australian buyers.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Hawkes stable let their horses do the talking on race day
Team Hawkes has its biggest day in terms of numbers for a couple of years on Randwick Guineas day led by North Pacific and Masked Crusader.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:59:05 +1000
PM, if you believe Porter, say so. If not, ask him to resign
Both Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter say they did not read the account of the woman who accused Porter of rape. Why not?

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:46:49 +1000
Battle of the Boomers: Simmons, Ingles face NBA play-offs and Olympics clash
Ben Simmons, Matisse Thybulle and Joe Ingles enter the NBA All-Star break with their teams at the top of their conferences, raising concerns over whether they will still be completing their NBA seasons when the Tokyo Olympics begin.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:45:50 +1000
‘Everyone over there hates the Waratahs’: Newsome no stranger to Force-Tahs rivalry
The Waratahs captain was once part of the Force club which despises everything Waratahs. On Friday, he must help NSW kickstart their season.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:42:18 +1000
Xero steps into workforce management space with $285m deal
ASX-listed cloud accounting giant Xero is setting its sights beyond small business bookkeepers as it forks out $285 million for workforce management platform Planday.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:38:37 +1000
Four expensive artworks missing from Melissa Caddick’s home, says liquidator
Investigators have also identified $100,000 in Canturi jewellery paid for but not picked up by the time the fraudster went missing.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:32:39 +1000
Berejiklian denies approving Wagga conservatorium despite approval letter
Gladys Berejiklian says she had nothing to do with approving a $30 million conservatorium in the seat of former MP Daryl Maguire, with whom she was having a secret relationship.



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