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Sat, 17 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +1000
The boots Coco Ribbon designer Alison Chow wears all winter
“Ankle- to knee-high, by Chloé, Isabel Marant, R.Soles.”

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:59:32 +1000
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Bulldogs reassert themselves after strong Suns response, Swans keep GWS at bay in Sydney derby
Four bumpers games await as AFL Saturday kicks off. Follow all the major moments here.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:49:11 +1000
‘And then Andrew Peacock arrived’: Tributes for the colt of Kooyong and a life lived to the full
Friends, allies and past political foes have paid tribute to the giant of public life.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:40:58 +1000
Labuschagne’s 192 has Blues hanging by a thread in Shield final
The Blues need a miracle to salvage a result in the Sheffield Shield decider after scratching to 5-140 in their second innings, still trailing Queensland by 106 runs.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:38:56 +1000
Lions soak up first AFLW flag as Starcevich praises Phillips-stopper Koenen
The Brisbane Lions have proven third time’s a charm, snatching their maiden AFLW premiership and denying the Adelaide Crows their third flag.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:26:37 +1000
Waller wins Sydney Cup for his mates as Selino holds on
The premier trainer had already won the Australian Oaks earlier in the day, but Selino’s victory was more personal.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:24:58 +1000
The coal byelection in the Upper Hunter
There is much at stake at the Federal byelection in the Upper Hunter valley on May 22nd.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:09:23 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wagga on Sunday
Everything you need to know to find a winner at Wagga on Sunday.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:41:01 +1000
‘He’s a monster’: Addeybb proves he’s best in the world
Addeybb never looked like being caught in the straight at the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. At the post, jockey Tom Marquand punched the air and looked back at his rivals.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:17:06 +1000
Turbo injection fires Sea Eagles to crushing defeat of Titans
Within 25 minutes, returning Manly fullback Tom Trbojevic had scored a try, set up two and had a hand in another.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:12:16 +1000
Wittily entertaining: GRIMM presents fairytale heroes as never before
This contemporary ballet by Francesco Ventriglia brings to life Snow White, The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel in a sophisticated and unexpected update of the old fairytales.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:09:08 +1000
Huge increase in players failing to return after HIAs as NRL grapples with concussions
The number of players who have not been allowed to return to play after undergoing a head-injury assessments is on the rise.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:08:04 +1000
Andrew Peacock: The man I knew and respected
He had a talent that drew people into his orbit – a charm, a self-deprecating wit, a certain style that grabbed the attention of friends and foes, inside and outside the arena of politics.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +1000
‘Life is too short’: The tragedies driving Michelle Brasier
While her stand-up and television career has flourished with mesmerisingly high-energy and anarchic musical comedy shows, the comedian is staring down an uncertain future.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:59:57 +1000
AFLW Grand Final 2021 LIVE updates: Rope-a-dope Lions break through for maiden premiership at third attempt against Crows
The Lions and Crows fight it out for the 2021 AFLW Premiership. Follow all the action here.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:28:05 +1000
Adorable characters and acrobatic marvels lift Shaun the Sheep circus
Brisbane-based circus company Circa has created a fun-filled, action-packed and hilarious adaptation of Aardman’s animated classic.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:24:09 +1000
Geraldine Hickey nabs Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s top gong
The comedian dedicated her win to anyone who’s “in the middle of their career” and wondering whether they should keep persisting.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:17:45 +1000
The Australians staying up to watch Prince Philip’s funeral
The funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday night is essential viewing for many Australians.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:17:34 +1000
Photo Gallery: Andrew Peacock in pictures
Andrew Peacock served in Parliament for over 28 years and was a Minister in the Gorton, McMahon and Fraser governments; and led the Liberal Party to two elections. After his service in Parliament, he served as Australia’s Ambassador to the United S...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:09:05 +1000
Breakthrough for Brisbane: Lions rule supreme with AFLW premiership
The Brisbane Lions have won their first AFLW premiership, denying the Adelaide Crows their third flag in five years and ending the home team’s perfect record at the Adelaide Oval.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:03:23 +1000
Pies admit phone breach, Howe cleared of tendon damage
Due to integrity concerns all players are expected to hand over their phones to the club’s compliance officer when they enter the rooms before the match.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Top picks of Sydney Comedy Festival 2021
From Fisk favourite Aaron Chen, to Geraldine Hickey’s agapanthus and Adam Hills’ quarantine marathon, these are our top Sydney Comedy Festival picks.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
After five years, Big Scary are back with disco effervescence
Recorded during last year’s lockdown, the acclaimed Melbourne duo’s new release, Daisy, is a joyous party album

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Judi Dench and Eddie Izzard team up in curious WWII spy thriller
Set in an idyllic English seaside village, Six Minutes to Midnight is an old-fashioned drama with a hint of Dad’s Army

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Strait to the Plate introduces our islander cuisine
Anthony Bourdain provided the inspiration for this series on the cuisine of the Torres Strait islanders.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:49:15 +1000
Man arrested as search continues for missing Brunswick woman
Brunswick woman Maryam Hamka, 36, was last seen a week ago. A man has now been arrested in connection to her disappearance.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:26:44 +1000
New Australian decathlon star announces himself as a Tokyo contender
Ashley Moloney won his first national title with a record score and a performance that not only books him a place for Tokyo but puts him in serious medal contention.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:25:17 +1000
Australian publisher released from jail in Myanmar in mass pardon
Ross Dunkley was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2019 for drug possession but was one of 23,000 convicts let out by the junta on Saturday, his ex-wife said.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:04:16 +1000
‘It didn’t need a redesign’: Iraqis hit out at plan to rebuild Mosul mosque destroyed by IS
Al Nouri mosque gained global notoriety in 2014 as the site where Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi anointed himself head of a restored caliphate.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:52:18 +1000
Spike in motorcycle crashes drives ‘horrific’ road toll
There have been 83 lives lost on Queensland roads so far this year, 25 more than the same time last year.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:40:00 +1000
I’d love to see Perenara in the NRL, but it’s a big risk for the All Blacks star and Roosters
Part of the All Blacks’ sustained success has been a willingness to learn skills from other sports, but TJ Perenara’s reported NRL links could be a bridge too far.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 14:05:18 +1000
Doctors at South West hospital ‘gagged’ from raising public safety concerns: AMA survey
A hospital in Western Australia’s South West region has spiraled into a “pressure cooker situation” with almost 70 per cent of doctors thinking about resigning due to ongoing work conditions. 

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:59:08 +1000
Warning signs for Horton as young talent time their run towards Tokyo
Horton is notorious for struggling when he’s in heavy training, but even senior figures in swimming were split on the Olympic champion’s efforts this week.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:29:34 +1000
No change to vaccine advice for older Australians after woman’s death ‘likely’ linked to AstraZeneca jab
Relatives of Genene Norris, the woman who died days after receiving an AstraZeneca jab, have paid tribute to her “fun-loving, happy character and her sense of service to those around her”.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 13:20:14 +1000
Pride can come after the fall for Heywood and Barramundi Lad at Wagga
Local jockey Nick Heywood and maiden galloper Barramundi Lad have unfinished business at Wagga’s showcase meeting on Sunday.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:52:57 +1000
‘This is the day we bring Trent home’: Hundreds join search
As many as 200 boats scoured Moreton Bay waters on Saturday for signs of Trent Riley who is believed to have fallen overboard while fishing on Wednesday afternoon. 

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:41:02 +1000
New global coronavirus cases nearly double in two months
Scientists are also worried about the arrival of the new variant from India, which has a mutation that may make it more able to evade the body’s immune responses.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:36:29 +1000
‘For him it must be incredibly tough’: Rublev stuns 11-time champion Nadal
Andrey Rublev produced an audacious display of attacking tennis to hand record 11-time champion Rafael Nadal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 defeat on clay in the Monte Carlo Masters.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:09:28 +1000
US and Japan vow to push back on China’s ‘intimidation’, tech dominance
Joe Biden said the US and Japan would collaborate on 5G networks to ensure that autocratic nations do not dominate the playing field on emerging technologies. 

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:04:10 +1000
‘One of the worst days of their lives’: Dingo bites boy on Fraser
A two-year-old boy was attacked by a dingo on Fraser Island after wandering out of a home while the rest of the family was asleep on Saturday morning. 

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +1000
From the Archives, 2001: Lions maul Bombers and steal the crown
The reigning premiers, Essendon, had finished atop the ladder and were up against a Lions side that had won 15 consecutive games. Brisbane’s inaccurate first-half kicking put the Bombers in the box seat at half-time, but in the second half, the Lio...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:35:16 +1000
COVID-19 transmission in Sydney quarantine hotel under investigation
Seven returned travellers who were being quarantined in the same Town Hall hotel were all found to have the same COVID-19 viral sequence.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:23:07 +1000
End of an era: Raul Castro resigns as Cuba’s Communist chief
Castro’s retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won’t have a Castro formally guiding their affairs.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 11:20:33 +1000
Russia was given Trump campaign polling data in 2016, US reveals
The statement was perhaps the most direct link the US government has ever drawn between the Trump campaign’s inner workings and the Kremlin’s intelligence services.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 10:20:00 +1000
From the Archives, 2013: Blues snatch finals spot with one-point victory
With Essendon banned from finals, the Blues faced a simple win-and-you’re-in equation against Port Adelaide in the final round. But at the last break, they faced a 29-point deficit. However, the Blues stunned Port with eight goals in the last term,...

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:11:02 +1000
The Aquagenie departs Australian waters for Manila after captain’s evacuation
The captain of the iron ore bulk carrier has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital from Karratha where he remains in isolation.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:38:42 +1000
Police identify gunman in US FedEx mass shooting as 19-year-old man
Police are scouring a Fedex facility in Indianapolis and interviewing scores of witnesses in search of a motive for the latest mass shooting to rock the US.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +1000
‘It makes me who I am’: Girls relieved to be back on the footy field
As their heroes take centre stage for the AFLW grand final on Saturday, the future of the game is being played on local ovals.

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +1000
Australian rules football is booming in Sydney. Is it happening at rugby’s expense?
The academies at the Swans and Giants are pumping out locally bred AFL stars. They’re also helping to foster a living, breathing footy culture in parts of Sydney that are traditionally rugby union heartlands.



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