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Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +1000
Pace aces square off in ‘hugely exciting’ World Cup clash of titans
Two of female cricket’s fastest bowlers, Australia’s Darcie Brown and South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail, are likely to face off on Tuesday.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +1000
Why Dragons fans might give new Shark a standing ovation
New Shark Cameron McInnes was so popular with Dragons fans, he could become the first opposition player to be given a standing ovation when facing his old club.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:58:39 +1000
Live blog: Australia v Pakistan, third Test, day one: Australia win the toss and bat
Follow the action with Phil Lutton live from day one of the third and final Test as Australia take on Pakistan in Lahore.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:52:07 +1000
Plane with 133 passengers crashes in rural China: state media
State media are reporting a Chinese airliner with 133 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, sparking a mountainside fire.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:48:03 +1000
Fans wait in queues for 40 minutes: AFL works on MCG’s food problem
The AFL has received negative feedback from fans over waits of up to 40 minutes for food and drinks at the MCG in the biggest round one games.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:45:00 +1000
‘They’re seeing it now’: Emerging Kings star ready to prove point to old team
Wani Swaka Lo Buluk is becoming one of the NBL’s best defensive players, but it took rejection from his hometown team - and an opportunity on the other side of the country - for that potential to truly begin shining through.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:45:00 +1000
After conquering Hall, SBW eyes headline card with Quade Cooper
The NRL premiership and Rugby World Cup winning star wants his long-time friend to return to the boxing ring as soon as he hangs up the boots.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:45:00 +1000
‘It’s game two, not 22’: Sheens backs Maguire, Brooks after terrible Tigers loss
The man charged with helping rebuild the Tigers has thrown his support behind Michael Maguire, who is under pressure after an awful loss to the Knights on Sunday.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:45:00 +1000
Will Shelby Sixtysix’s connections pay the $55,000 late entry fee for TJ Smith dream?
Bookmakers are still licking their wounds after one of the biggest hits in recent months - and Shelby Sixtysix’s connections are now wondering whether to pay a steep price to be part of The Championships.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Sharemarkets don’t react like you’d think during a war
History provides a useful guide for investors wondering what to do during wartime periods.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:26:38 +1000
Looking forward to the past: footy’s return to attack
It’s early days, but as full-strength footy returned to Melbourne, there was enough to suggest the 2022 game will have a more attacking bent.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:23:34 +1000
West Coast livewire Willie Rioli faces one-match ban for Rowell bump
Willie Rioli is facing a one-match ban for his airborne bump on Gold Coast Suns young gun Matt Rowell following his return game for the West Coast Eagles on Sunday.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:08:06 +1000
‘His whole life got destroyed’: Former Eagle seeks AFL concussion payout
Former West Coast Eagles premiership player Daniel Venables feared “his brain was going to explode” in the hours after a career-ending concussion.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:07:44 +1000
More school performance data transparency will help parents
NSW is way behind states like Victoria when it comes to data and information around student and school performance. Parents and students need transparency to make informed decisions.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:05:38 +1000
Concerns rise that NSW assisted dying laws will be delayed
A new campaign highlighting people who died waiting for voluntary assisted dying in NSW will be rolled out this week.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:59:18 +1000
Australia to cement ties with India and bring on pressure over Russia
Australia will cement ties with India in a series of deals worth almost $190 million in a renewed effort to tighten the “Quad” agreement and bring pressure to bear on Russia.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:57:02 +1000
Pride takes stock and wants Tancred shot with stayer
He’s got an incredible record on heavy tracks, and Joe Pride thinks that gives Stockman a chance of causing a Tancred Stakes boilover.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:53:30 +1000
Woman told friends of fearing former husband, murder trial told
Samantha Fraser’s brother-in-law recalled she looked “haunted” around the time that her marriage ended, and that she would be “visibly trembling” when he approached to hug her.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:51:47 +1000
Kitching’s husband takes aim at Labor’s ‘cantankerous cabal’ at funeral
Andrew Landeryou said his wife, Senator Kimberley Kitching, ‘deserved so very much better’ from a group of senior Labor figures.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:42:33 +1000
High roller claimed to spend $2.5m in three days at The Star hotel
A NAB executive said she did not know The Star casino was disguising VIP gaming charges as hotel expenses, after an inquiry heard $900 million worth of transactions were concealed through the practice.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:35:02 +1000
‘I couldn’t save him’: Australian grandfather dies in notorious Tehran jail
Shokrollah Jebeli, 83, had been held in Evin prison since January 2020, after he was detained over what appears to be a small financial dispute.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:30:00 +1000
What are war crimes and could Putin be put on trial for them?
The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is already in Ukraine gathering evidence for a war crimes case against Putin and his troops.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:08:00 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Russian and Ukrainian forces fight for control of Mariupol; South Australia swears in new premier
There are reports Russia has bombed a school in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, Australia’s Foreign Minister has labelled Vladimir Putin a war criminal and the Prime Minister insists South Australia’s recent election is not necessarily a sign of ...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Chimes and Bahama seek Newcastle wins to set up autumn schedule
The Sydney-based three-year-olds are hoping a trip to Newcastle will pay handsome dividends.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Newcastle (Beaumont) meeting on Tuesday
All you need to find a winner at today’s meeting in the Hunter.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:58:33 +1000
‘A terrible tragedy’: Healthy two-year-old dies of COVID-19 in Sydney
Experts have described the death as an incredibly rare and tragic occurrence.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:49:19 +1000
John Barilaro should get maximum damages after ‘hateful’ videos defamed him, court told
Google has conceded the former NSW deputy premier was defamed in two videos published by the Friendlyjordies YouTube channel in 2020.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:44:02 +1000
‘Ambushed’: Young basketballer Alier Riak killed after coming to aid of his brother
Melbourne Magistrates Court has heard fresh details of the alleged murder of a promising West Australian basketballer and the attack on his brother in Docklands.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:31:11 +1000
Bullying best dealt with before formal complaint: workplace expert
As claims of bullying within Labor dominate headlines, a workplace relations expert says if bullying escalates to a formal complaint, it indicates something has gone wrong.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:08:47 +1000
Plugging in: New power supply to cut fumes from cruise ships at Sydney’s White Bay
Fumes from cruise ships docked at White Bay have long been a concern for inner west residents.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:44:17 +1000
Ukraine rejects Russian ultimatum to ‘lay down arms’ in Mariupol
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk turned down the Russian demands, saying: “There can be no talk of any surrender, laying down of arms... just open the corridor”.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:42:27 +1000
Not a croc: The animal that bit the most people in north Qld
Researchers have confirmed a surprising finding about animal bites in tropical north Queensland.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:37:58 +1000
‘Here to stay’: Consumer interest in crypto still surging despite recent market wobbles
Some of Australia’s largest financial institutions say consumer interest in cryptocurrencies is still surging, despite weak performance for the asset class during recent market wobbles.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:07:08 +1000
Dud teachers? In Victoria, it’s the lack of phonics that’s the problem
Federal acting education minister Stuart Robert blames teachers for the decline in Australian students’ academic results. Meanwhile, primary school students in this state are denied scientifically proven phonics-based reading education.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:57:22 +1000
‘A decisive victory’: The ‘dramatic’ change at Carlton
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look back on a thrilling first round of footy, including Carlton’s big win and how they have improved, how the Saints were exposed against Collingwood and the disa...

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:52:48 +1000
Dragons forward George Burgess denies sexual touching allegation
The NRL star is under investigation over an alleged incident in Sydney earlier this month, but has not been charged.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:47:48 +1000
Generation Z: Putin’s propaganda in the classroom
Over the past three weeks, thousands of posts appeared on Russian social media featuring schoolchildren posing for pictures forming Z and V-for-victory signs.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:45:00 +1000
Penrith to pay $1.1m for Nathan Cleary? Tell ’em they’re dreamin’
NRL clubs have become experts at blowing too much money on playmakers not up to it, but the sum the Panthers are offering Premiership winner Cleary looks like a steal.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:43:04 +1000
Hong Kong lifts flight ban on Australia, eases strict COVID measures
The moves could quieten some criticism from residents who have become increasingly frustrated with the city’s stringent measures, some of which have been in place for over two years.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:30:00 +1000
People are still dying from COVID. But who? And are they vaccinated?
The Omicron wave and widespread opening up has meant COVID-19 has faded as an issue. But people are still dying from the disease.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:29:37 +1000
‘The levy will remain’: Opposition in mental health tax U-turn
Last year, Matthew Guy said the opposition wouldn’t tax businesses to fund mental health plans. On Monday, he confirmed the state’s $3.7 billion levy would remain if Liberals won government.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:23:46 +1000
Why parents should be calling for the four-day week
An extra day off a week is not just a nice thought, there is a real need for it.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:13:49 +1000
Investors smell uncertainty as Douglass resigns from Magellan board
Hamish Douglass’ aversion to the limelight is understandable given he has now experienced the negative aspects of fame.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:03:30 +1000
Australian judge accuses UN of ‘coup d’etat’ after dismissal from case involving Chinese dissidents
Rowan Downing QC has accused the United Nations of an “attack upon the independence of the judiciary”.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:57:04 +1000
Lions and Pies to play final on Sunday, AFLW grand final pushed back a week
The AFL has pushed the women’s grand final and preliminary finals back a week to accommodate the rescheduled qualifying final between the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood, which will now be played this Sunday.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:50:28 +1000
COVID-19 case numbers drop again in WA as private elective surgeries given green light
Western Australia recorded 5566 new cases overnight, down from 5626 the day earlier. 

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:46:39 +1000
Two bodies chained together in dam could have been weighted
A kayaker found the bodies, floating about five metres from shore, at 3.30pm on Saturday at Gordonbrook Dam, about 170 kilometres north-west of Brisbane.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:34:43 +1000
‘I’m gutted’: Hodgson ruled out for season with another knee injury
The star hooker has played his last game for the Raiders after being booked in for ACL surgery after a round-one injury.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:30:00 +1000
From the Archives, 1987: Tears as ‘World of Sport’ fades out
In 1987, there were tears on the set of ‘World of Sport’ as it aired its 1355th and last episode. For more than a quarter of a century Victorians tuned in, despite its glaring and often embarrassing faults, to make it a top-rating show.

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:14:56 +1000
Property market continues to cool as clearance rates soften
The nation’s red-hot property market has finally cooled, with soft auction clearance rates collected across the country for the second week in a row, amid reports buyer inspection numbers also dipped.



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