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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:49:57 +1000
The Everest capped at 5000 people with 70 per cent vax
The NSW government has knocked back the Australian Turf Club’s push to have 15,000 people at The Everest.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:49:09 +1000
Teague joins Tigers as an assistant
David Teague has joined Richmond as an assistant coach less than a month after Carlton sacked him with one year remaining on his contract.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:45:45 +1000
‘Schools should be made safer’: Scientists say NSW needs better plan for ventilation
Science network OzSAGE said schools should be given the same treatment as NSW Parliament, where the upper house’s ventilation system has been upgraded to ensure eight exchanges of fresh air every hour.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:43:58 +1000
Construction industry to be shut down for two weeks after clashes at CFMEU
The Andrews government will announce the closure of the building industry after a day of violent protests outside the Victorian headquarters of the CFMEU.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:38:11 +1000
Domestic violence murder of ‘happy, gorgeous’ woman motivated by jealousy, court told
Carly McBride was killed by Sayle Kenneth Newson, who brutally assaulted her and dumped her body in bushland in 2014. She was found two years later.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:28:19 +1000
Several killed at Russian university shooting
Russia’s Investigative Committee, the agency that handles probes into major crimes, said the gunman had been identified as a student at the university.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:18:41 +1000
Stay of execution? Tigers delay call on Maguire as meeting abandoned
The club’s directors didn’t proceed with a scheduled meeting which was to dissect the internal review, which was to guide their decision on the coach’s future.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:16:12 +1000
May Gibbs’ picture book published for the first time in Australia
Long before Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, the children’s’ author wrote a book about “a dear, nice little girl” and her dog,

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:15:00 +1000
Transport company claims strike will put vaccine supplies at risk
StarTrack, which is owned by Australia Post, has asked the industrial tribunal to cancel a 24-hour strike planned for Thursday.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:13:28 +1000
Veteran Labor senator demands Senate inquiry into AUKUS submarines pact
Some Labor MPs believe the party should not offer immediate support for the decision to sign a deal for nuclear submarines with the US and UK.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:11:23 +1000
Two men involved in brawl that led to death of teenager Patrick Cronin avoid jail
Joseph Hitchcock and Luke Sheahan were charged with affray over the brawl but did not have direct involvement in the teenager’s death.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:09:26 +1000
Increased boardroom diversity needs to go beyond gender
Australia’s corporate boardrooms, like its parliaments, remain too “pale and male”. But diversity in leadership is still a goal worth chasing for business and politics alike.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Three-year-olds to the fore on Central Coast
sdfs

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +1000
China’s Evergrande moment of truth arrives with bond payment deadlines
China Evergrande Group bondholders are about to find out if the property giant’s liquidity crisis is as dire as it appears.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:52:36 +1000
Tom McDonald’s message to his two families
As a long-serving Demon, and a family man, Tom McDonald feels the pain of separation and of the fans’ separation from this grand moment. He just hopes they’re proud of what they watch each week.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:50:41 +1000
Social worker advised not to give statement on Malka Leifer, court hears
Chana Rabinowitz told a court she was advised against making a statement to police about former school principal and accused child abuser Malka Leifer in case she was later sued.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:43:23 +1000
Climate change to deliver suburban house price pain: RBA
Research by the Reserve Bank suggests more than 250 suburbs are at risk from house price falls due to climate change.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:38:29 +1000
‘Ballot stuffing’: Putin’s party wins election but loses some ground
The United Russia party is expected to maintain its grip over the lower house, with opposition parties and independent observers claiming widespread fraud.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:34:28 +1000
Fresh out of a ‘glorified jail cell’, McMahon wants to match it with the big boys again at Test level
It’s been nearly four years since Sean McMahon last appeared on the international stage and the 26-Test back-rower admits he would have liked to wear a gold jersey at the 2019 World Cup.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:34:04 +1000
Five things we learned from five hours of the Emmys
“What time is it, and how do we get out of here?” asked Amy Poehler. It was perhaps the most poignant question of the night.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:28:00 +1000
Minns forces ALP to suspend NSW CFMEU officials
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has demanded the suspension of top NSW union officials.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:21:53 +1000
‘Quiet, but kind of deadly’: Bulldog nicknamed the Cassowary makes his mark
Mitch Hannan overcame anxiety during his gradual rise through the ranks and will play in the grand final on Saturday having proved his capacity to stand up in games that matter.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:16:55 +1000
MRC concedes defeat on Caulfield Cup crowds
Melbourne Racing Club will aim to host as many fans as possible at its Zipping Classic meeting in late November after putting a line through crowds at Caulfield Cup Carnival.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:11:29 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wyong on Tuesday
Everything you need to know to find a winner at the Central Coast meeting.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:09:35 +1000
Metro Trains boss sees merit in mandatory vaccinations
The Metro Trains chief executive says mandatory vaccinations should be considered for public transport workers.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:38:05 +1000
Police investigating shoving, spraying of woman at anti-lockdown protest
Video footage of police knocking a female protester to the ground before dousing her with OC spray during Saturday’s anti-lockdown protest is being investigated by professional standards officers.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:32:26 +1000
Will the bye disadvantage the Demons?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look ahead to the grand final, review Brownlow night and talk off-field moves at the AFL and Carlton.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:23:58 +1000
Victoria’s road back from restrictions: Your questions answered
Many questions remain about what vaccinated and unvaccinated Victorians will be permitted to do in the coming months. We’ve attempted to answer the flood of questions readers have asked us to investigate.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:16:08 +1000
Australia’s infrastructure price party isn’t over just yet
The scramble to buy massive infrastructure assets is picking up pace as cashed up buyers chase a steadily dwindling number of large assets.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:07:12 +1000
Coroner calls for pursuit policy overhaul after Indigenous man’s death
A coroner is calling for a major overhaul of Victoria Police’s pursuit policy after an Aboriginal man was killed during a pursuit for a minor traffic offence.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:02:25 +1000
‘I want that trophy’: Australia the obstacle to Raj’s elusive World Cup title
Twice Mithali Raj has led India to the ODI World Cup final, only to fall short. Next year’s tournament in New Zealand will be her final bow, and a chance to erase the painful memories.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:58:14 +1000
Victoria records one death as state’s COVID-19 cases climb to record number for 2021
The figures come after Premier Daniel Andrews outlined a more cautious path out of COVID-19 lockdown than NSW.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:42:51 +1000
‘I’ve been waiting for this all my life’: meet the Melbourne fans dreaming of a flag
No AFL supporters are stereotyped more than Melbourne’s, but some of the great characters Martin Flanagan has met in football are Melbourne supporters.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:36:12 +1000
Fix ‘dysfunctional’ relationship: UN chief tells China, US to avoid new Cold War
“We need to avoid at all cost a Cold War that would be different from the past one, and probably more dangerous and more difficult to manage,” Guterres said.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:32:51 +1000
Culture Kings, Princess Polly founders in billion-dollar payday as US IPO kicks off
The total business will be valued at about $US2.3 billion, and, if successful, will add a collective $US773 million ($1.06 billion) to the wealth of Princess Polly and Culture Kings’ Australian founders.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +1000
Why the radio silence when following the Wallabies should be as simple as ABC?
The Wallabies’ absence from the national broadcaster is hard to fathom, especially considering a couple of Australian rugby doyens are waiting in the wings.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +1000
Australia may have trashed a relationship it honours every Anzac Day on the Somme
The nation’s dealings with France were built on trust and confidence.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:30:00 +1000
Here’s why ‘no jab, no entry’ is not discrimination
“No thongs, no singlets” is a common rule for pubs, while nightclubs refuse entry to those who are too intoxicated. Vaccine mandates would significantly reduce health risks.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:15:32 +1000
One in five children aged 12 to 15 vaccinated as Moderna arrives
Just after 1.40pm on Monday, Edensor Park year 8 student Dylan Nguyen Ton became one of the first people in Australia to receive the Moderna vaccine.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:11:24 +1000
‘Bad day at the wicket’: Barnaby Joyce says Porter could return to the frontbench
Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Christian Porter should be given another senior role in the future, as Labor says the mystery donations issue is not over.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:04:25 +1000
Perth babysitter faces almost 200 child abuse charges after police identify nine more alleged victims
Just days before his arrest, Jareth Harries-Markham was advertising his babysitting services to Perth parents on babysitter and nannying Facebook groups.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Emmys best-dressed: European fashion versus Hollywood glamour
The red carpet was given an international style injection at this year’s vastly different ceremonies.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:45:18 +1000
We’re back! Sydney’s first big show reopens to fully vaccinated
Sydney’s theatres are beginning to awake from their lockdown slumber.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:30:02 +1000
Concussion is rising in community footy, with kids bearing the brunt
Today on Please Explain, sports reporter Peter Ryan joins Bianca Hall to talk about the crisis hitting club competition.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:01:13 +1000
NBL star the first domino to fall as Aussie sport reckons with athlete vax hesitancy
Tai Webster has been released from his New Zealand Breakers contract by mutual consent because of his unwillingness to be vaccinated in the first such example in Australian sport.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:56:01 +1000
The Crown, Ted Lasso, Hacks take Emmy haul
The awards-laden British historical drama divided the spoils with two first-time nominees.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:52:34 +1000
Patel whistleblower patient calls for wider Caboolture Hospital inquiry
Dozens of calls have already been made to a complaint hotline set up at the start of September.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:49:51 +1000
Blond man seen fleeing the scene of underworld killing
Police believe last year’s the shootings of underworld figures Mejid Hamzy, 44, and Fares Abounader, 39, may be connected and have released footage linked to their deaths. 

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:06:43 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 12:52:24 +1000
A concert hall in your laptop: Australian gems you can stream online
Bloodied but not un-bowed, Australia’s classical groups and venues have provided a wealth of free and subscription music to enjoy in lockdown.



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