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Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:41:07 +1000
Trouble and squeak - Farmers vs mice
Farmers across NSW are battling a mice problem of plague proportions.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:33:43 +1000
2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
All the colour and characters of the 2021 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +1000
Vaccine rollout ‘one of biggest workplace relations issues’ of year
Victorian business and Trades Hall agree the vaccination program will make for a rocky 2021 in some workplaces.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:59:00 +1000
Meghan makes waves in the royal swimming pool
The Oprah Winfrey interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday night in America is the latest in the shots fired between two well-oiled PR machines.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:54:33 +1000
Clarkson says players, umpires adjusting to mark rule but tiring from fewer breaks
Alastair Clarkson says players and umpires have handled the stricter man-on-the-mark rule well so far but games appear to “fizz” in the second half due to more fatigue from the lower interchange cap.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:49:49 +1000
New venue, empty seats, but the crowd cheers for Mardi Gras
The Sydney Cricket Ground was a sea of rainbow flags, sequins, hot pants and impossibly high heels as thousands of spectators streamed into the venue under the watchful eyes of a hefty police contingent.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:43:15 +1000
Towong races turn 150 with cracker Cup Day
The Towong Turf Club turns 150 years old and after devastating bushfires, followed by COVID-19, the small community near the Murray river, was more than ready to party at the annual Towong Cup horse races.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:31:38 +1000
Liberal candidate for Jandakot under fire over religious views
A WA Liberal candidate whose pastor father believes Donald Trump was appointed by God and the Black Lives Matter movement is the work of the devil, has come under fire over his endorsement of posts by a Christian commentator that labelled the LGBTQ c...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:21:21 +1000
Remember me? Bobo comes off bench to rescue struggling Sydney FC
The 36-year-old Brazilian salvaged a point for Sydney but the aura of invincibility that once used to carry the champions through matches has evaporated.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:11:47 +1000
Koschitzke kicks six as Hawks fly past Roos
Little-known Hawks forward Jacob Koschitzke kicked six goals to throw his name up for a debut in round one.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:10:53 +1000
Mystery surrounds suspicious package that washed up on Malabar beach
The package has been seized by organised crime detectives for testing after the beach was declared a crime scene.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:07:14 +1000
‘Tragic accident’ forever changed lives of gifted teen, driver: Coroner
A Queensland coroner has ruled nobody was at fault after a driver tried to stop as Anna Damjanovic crossed the road on a rainy night in Brisbane’s inner west in 2017.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +1000
No quick fix, but Penney can buy time at Waratahs with small improvements
Waratahs coach Rob Penney knows it’s going to be a slow process. He will be hoping Waratahs management can hang in there with him.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:52:40 +1000
After tough times, Towong races turn 150 with cracker Cup Day
’This is what racing is all about”: Races in the small community of Towong, in far northern Victoria, turned 150 on a beautiful day on Saturday.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:47:37 +1000
Lion’s Roar stars as Randwick comes out of COVID slumber
The track had its hum and bustle back on Saturday, and it was like the horses knew it.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:23:50 +1000
Homesman flies to fairytale Australian Cup win
Four months after Flemington produced a fairytale story with Denis Pagan winning the VRC Derby, it has yet again played host to a memorable group 1 result.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:19:41 +1000
International outcry after deadly week at Myanmar protests
“How much more can we allow the Myanmar military to get away with?” Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener asked the UN in a closed meeting.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:13:23 +1000
Gallery: World of Photos - March 7, 2020
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:04:03 +1000
‘Definitely riding with me out there’: Gudinski’s horse wins Australian Cup
Joy mixed with grief at Flemington on Saturday when Homesman, owned by the late Michael Gudinski, claimed the Australian Cup less than a week after the music industry icon’s death.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race tips and preview for Tamworth on Sunday
Brad Gray of Racing NSW has the good word on the eight-race card at Tamworth on Sunday.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Spiranac’s city disappointment fails to dampen trainer’s enthusiasm
Spiranac hasn’t had the most conventional lead up to today’s Championships Qualifier at Tamworth, but it’s all been part of a carefully laid plan.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:58:08 +1000
Silver Ferns produce stunning comeback to take series lead over Diamonds
The New Zealanders are on the verge of claiming the cup for the first time since 2012 after the game three win on Saturday.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:54:17 +1000
Pope Francis in historic meeting with Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah
The Grand Ayatollah and the Pope discussed the safety of Iraqi Christians during the historic visit which was carried live on television.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:51:37 +1000
Jack Briskey a possible Pie as club waits on Sidebottom injury
Collingwood will decide on Monday whether to add Jack Briskey to their list as they sweat on Steele Sidebottom scans.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 16:36:02 +1000
Taxi drivers isolated as three new cases detected in Qld hotel quarantine
The Chief Health Officer said the movements of three recent cases – one an air crew member – led to “some limited exposure” at Brisbane Airport, as she reiterated the importance of mask wearing.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:54:05 +1000
Tahs boss says Penney has full support of board, defends loss of stars
NSW Rugby boss Paul Doorn and his board believe they saw enough improvement in Friday’s loss to the Force to keep Rob Penney in charge.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Michael Gudinski’s death leaves a hole in the heart of Australian music
The question that hangs over the sadness of the legendary music promotor’s sudden departure is how it might turn without him.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Coming 2 America: The rare joy of watching a comedy icon age gracefully
At a time when many of Eddie Murphy’s ageing fellow comedians have been railing at political correctness for supposedly wrecking comedy, Coming 2 America feels like an open-hearted triumph.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1000
The lost years: Where have Australia’s film classics gone?
These days it’s far easier to stream a Hollywood film from the 1990s than an Australian one. Jurassic Park is available, but not Strictly Ballroom.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Birrarangga Film Festival celebrates global indigenous movies
Forced removal of children from their families, disproportionate rates of imprisonment and other injustices are the reality for Indigenous people around the world.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1000
What makes the Melbourne Fashion Festival special
The Melbourne Fashion Festival turns 25 this year. Its most famous faces reflect on the festival for the people.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Matt Shirvington: Supreme confidence is the key to Ultimate Tag
Billed as “the fastest show on television”, Seven’s new obstacle game show, hosted by Shirvington, Bill Woods and Abbey Gelmi, sets up some David and Goliath challenges

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:51:53 +1000
Italy and France threaten more vaccine bans following Australia blockade
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the World Trade Organisation’s new Director-General agrees the blockade sets a worrying precedent for access to vaccines.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:40:21 +1000
Cook defends office workplace culture amid allegations staffer was ‘bullied’, ‘brutally sacked’
Western Australia’s Deputy Premier Roger Cook has defended his electoral and ministerial offices amid allegations a senior staffer and his right-hand was bullied and “brutally sacked”. 

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:37:54 +1000
Freedmans’ Glistening for Slipper and Anamoe shines for Godolphin
The right run and preparation probably won Godolphin’s Anamoe ($9) the Todman Stakes, while the Freedman brothers have a second string to their Golden Slipper bow after Glistening ($16) led all the way in the Reisling Stakes.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:27:10 +1000
Police search for registered sex offender Robert Crilly
A 36-year-old registered sex offender is being sought by police after he failed to comply with his reporting obligations.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:22:05 +1000
Zampa wants to be a man for all occasions in T20 World Cup
The spinner is taking valuable lessons away from a nail-biting tour of New Zealand that is set to culminate in a T20 series decider.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:21:51 +1000
‘A misguided sense of vocation’: Teacher who inspired was hired on lies
He was a teacher who inspired his students to great heights, but his educational career was forged on lies.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:52:13 +1000
South Africa still waiting on shots for urgent vaccination drive
Battling to contain a highly infectious new variant, South Africa faces a vaccine shortage as supplies are delayed.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 13:26:06 +1000
‘Will you marry her?’ Fury in India over chief justice’s rape case remarks
More than 4,000 women signed the letter demanding the chief justice’s resignation after he he told a man accused of raping a 16-year-old he should marry her.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:07:22 +1000
Viruses and violence: Pope’s high-security Iraq tour a call for peace
The 84-year-old pope donned a facemask during the flight from Rome, as did his hosts in Baghdad. But the masks came off when the leaders sat down to talk.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 12:06:55 +1000
Norman street-fight fine halved but NRL doesn’t accept ‘no other option’ explanation
Corey Norman has had his fine halved after being involved in a street brawl, as two Raiders players were also hit with fines for drink driving offences.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:46:53 +1000
Lions tour won’t be moved to Australia this year
Rugby Australia offered to host the British and Irish Lions series against the Springboks but northern hemisphere officials have rejected the proposal.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:01:00 +1000
‘Unbelievably frightening’: Emerald Fennell on the prevalence of sexual assault
Having made an incendiary film about toxic masculinity in Promising Young Woman, Fennell seems stunned to hear how often sexual assault has been in the news in Australia this week.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +1000
Stylist Heleena Trahanas on her three wardrobe essentials
The stylist and marketing manager on why she appreciated unconventional style, her essential wardrobe items, and challenging trends.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:45:27 +1000
Pant’s ton puts India on top, and closer to Test championship
A remarkable century from Rishabh Pant put India firmly in control against England, and in a good position to claim the other world Test championship spot.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:36:58 +1000
Safe space for hip-pop to soar
The Melbourne rapper’s songs had new emotional depth, but his freestyling roots were missed.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:26:11 +1000
Victoria records no new local cases of coronavirus, one new case in hotel quarantine
Victoria has recorded zero new local cases for an eighth consecutive day, however, one new coronavirus case was discovered in hotel quarantine despite international flights being cancelled into the state from mid-February.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 10:19:33 +1000
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero was tricked onto plane to Rwanda to face terror charges
A pastor has told a Rwandan court he tricked exile Paul Rusesabagina onto a plane to Rwanda: “The only person who didn’t know where we were headed was Paul”.

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:58:53 +1000
Warriors launch bold $2.5m bid for 20 home games in 2022
The Warriors will be based on the NSW Central Coast for another three months, but they have big plans to rebuild their profile in New Zealand in 2022.



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