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Sat, 09 Apr 2022 19:00:28 +1000
AFL 2022 round four LIVE updates: Elliott hurt in tight Pies-Eagles clash, Franklin injured as Swans edge North, Crows win AFLW flag
Follow all the Round 4 action from our live AFL Saturday mega blog as Sydney host North Melbourne, Collingwood take on West Coast, Richmond face the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle tackle GWS.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:59:43 +1000
Melbourne Boomers win WNBL championship as defence reigns
Melbourne Boomers put the brakes on the Perth Lynx and claimed the WNBL championship with a game three win on Saturday.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:51:05 +1000
The 20 seats that will decide the outcome of this election
There are 151 seats in the House of Representatives, but these are the 20 to keep a closer eye on during this campaign.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:49:12 +1000
Hurrah for Ferrari: Prancing Horse tops Melbourne grid for first time in 15 years
Falling temperatures, low sun hampering visibility and lengthy delays from two big accidents ensured a nerve wracking qualifying session for Formula One’s leading drivers.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:43:00 +1000
Mr 400? Cherry-Evans eyes magical milestone after latest deal
Daly Cherry-Evans, his 2016 Manly re-signing labelled a “masterstroke” by Ricky Stuart, is playing as well as ever - and he has no plans to stop anytime soon.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:34:36 +1000
Brian Houston claims wife Bobbie made redundant from Hillsong
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has hit out at the church, accusing it of “losing its soul” in an angry social media post in which he claimed the church had made his wife Bobbie redundant.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:15:34 +1000
Half concert, half singalong, Crowded House fill the Bowl with love
The setlist was heavy on the hits and the crowd were in fine voice: this was a perfect Crowded House gig (if you were near the speakers).

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:06:27 +1000
Final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix Australia at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
Fans, drivers and their teams arrive at Albert Park today for final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on April 09, 2022 in Melbourne..

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:55:17 +1000
Damien Oliver surpasses George Moore with 127th group 1 win in Nimalee boilover
The Hall of Famer had to wait six months, but he’s now finally alone atop the group 1 mountain in Australia after an upset win at The Championships.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:54:23 +1000
Pearce disappointed after Demons fail to land big blows against Crows
Melbourne Demons star Daisy Pearce and Adelaide rival Erin Phillips are to contemplate their respective playing futures after the Crows nailed the moments that mattered in Saturday’s AFLW grand final.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:52:30 +1000
Franklin injured in Swans’ battling win over Kangaroos
Sydney scrambled home against North Melbourne without Lance Franklin, who suffered a finger injury during the match.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:49:01 +1000
First-time fans flock to Melbourne grand prix
As a record crowd flocked to Albert Park for practice and qualifying on Saturday, it was noticeable how different the crowds were to the blokier atmosphere of the years before Netflix introduced a legion of new fans.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:17:08 +1000
Million-dollar man Munster helps Storm ease past Raiders
The off-contract star did his chances of earning another seven-figure deal no harm with a typically energetic performance in Wagga Wagga.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:09:08 +1000
‘Don’t forget the trophy’: Lane answers stranded trainer’s call with Oaks victory
When  trainer Danny O’Brien’s flight from Melbourne was cancelled on Saturday morning, his first call was to jockey Damian Lane with two instructions.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:08:15 +1000
Choppers and champers: Gai and King reign as the queens of Royal Randwick
Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day at The Championships was all about glamour in the stands, long-shot winners on the track ... and a helicopter.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:03:56 +1000
It ain’t easy being Green: Senate hopeful takes on Palmer, Hanson
Many of Queensland’s regions hold elections in a vice-like grip, firm as the handshakes among its stolid industrial workforce and conservative voting base. But what will happen when the Greens try to push in?

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:01:34 +1000
Sydney Airport workers exempted from COVID rule after passenger chaos
NSW health authorities has intervened to exempt aviation workers from close contact rules in a bid to relieve massive pressure on Sydney Airport.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:01:12 +1000
Cute-as-a-button terrace sells for $1.371m in massive auction weekend
The home in Carlton North sold after five bidders, four of them first-home buyers, competed during Melbourne’s biggest auction weekend of the year.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:53:24 +1000
Two killed in separate road collisions on Saturday
Two people have died in separate road accidents in suburban Sydney on Saturday.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:50:23 +1000
Young family drops $4.02 million on Gladesville house with granny flat at auction
The block broke a record for its street on a Super Saturday of auctions, but other homes took longer to sell as vendors adjusted their expectations to strike a deal.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:45:57 +1000
‘Highly respected’ officer one of two people dead after head-on crash
Senior constable Bria Joyce died after the unmarked Highway Patrol car she was travelling in collided with a ute on Kulkyne Way in Red Cliffs.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:40:00 +1000
Russia targeting Ukrainian civilians: British defence ministry
President Volodymyr Zelensky called the strike on the train station in Kramatorsk, in the eastern region of Donetsk, a deliberate attack on civilians.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:36:28 +1000
‘I’ve already rung about the Melbourne Cup’: Gai looks ahead as Knights Order rules
The Hall of Fame trainer watched from home and is already plotting a second win on the first Tuesday in November after a Sydney Cup romp for Knights Order.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:17:00 +1000
The Jacks, the curse and the glory days: Eels celebrate 75 years
The Parramatta Eels, known as “The house that Jack built”, will celebrate their 75-year anniversary on Thursday. And it’s been an eventful ride so far.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:12:09 +1000
‘Better than some drivers racing F1’: Alpine boss hails Piastri as future world champion
Alpine reserve driver Oscar Piastri is fast, smart, dedicated and switched on enough to become an F1 world champion when, not if, he gets into a race car.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:11:46 +1000
Rawiller’s genius seals boilover in Queen Elizabeth Stakes but whip breach sours win
The jockey headed for the outside fence in the straight to find better ground as trainer Kerry Parker enjoyed the biggest win of his career.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:09:10 +1000
‘The government is the favourite’: Albanese claims underdog status
“It’s a mountain that Labor has to climb,” the Labor leader said ahead of the expected election campaign.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:01:33 +1000
Owners of popular cot urgently warned after multiple cases of ‘potentially’ dangerous mould reported
Multiple cases of mouldy Mocka cots have been reported to the consumer watchdog, prompting an investigation into the toxicity of the spores.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Barbra Streisand at 80: It all comes back to the voice
As the MSO books four Hamer Halls in celebration, Michael Dwyer marvels at 80 years of Barbra Streisand.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Australian comic Claudia O’Doherty lives the American dream in Killing It
Starring with Craig Robinson from The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, O’Doherty plays Jillian, who makes money killing snakes.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:57:04 +1000
Mazu could follow Wild Ruler’s route to The Everest
The Everest slot-holders are circling after Mazu completed an unbeaten autumn with victory in the Arrowfield Sprint at Royal Randwick on Saturday.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:31:56 +1000
Good as Gould: Shane Flanagan backs Bulldogs over son’s NRL return
Shane Flanagan has defended Canterbury’s handling of son Kyle’s return to the NRL, declaring “they haven’t thrown him to the wolves.”

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:28:11 +1000
Heartbreak for Demons as Crows surge to third AFLW premiership
Daisy Pearce and her Demons have been left heartbroken at Adelaide Oval, as Erin Phillips and the Crows won their third premiership in six years in front of 17,000 fans.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:24:28 +1000
Carlton poised for prime time as AFL focuses on big crowds
The AFL is putting final preparations into the next phase of the rolling fixture, with Carlton expected to reap the rewards for their winning start to the season.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:07:53 +1000
Sharma withdraws attack on ABC, Spender over Alberici campaign link
The Liberal MP had tweeted: “Finally they nail their colours to the mast! ‘Your’ ABC is running a candidate in Wentworth.”

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Katoa ready to take flight again after his ‘best try to date’
Cronulla flyer Siona Katoa has a catalogue of acrobatic tries, but is happy to admit his spectacular effort against Newcastle last round deserves top billing.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +1000
‘Everyone wrote us off’: Why Kezie Apps knew the Dragons would taste success
There has been no greater role model for women’s rugby league than Kezie Apps, but she won’t let herself think about lifting the NRLW trophy just yet.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Waratahs prepared to take a gamble on Charlie
With Wallabies flanker Lachie Swinton potentially needing surgery on a shoulder injury, understudy Charlie Gamble may be given an extended run.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 14:25:28 +1000
Controversial decision a non-factor, says Lions coach
Lions coach Chris Fagan refused to buy into the decision to ignore a push from Cats’ forward Tom Hawkins late in the game.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:39:18 +1000
Broken chargers a headache for electric vehicle owners
Supply chain issues for replacement parts and an influx of new EV users has put pressure on Victoria’s electric vehicle charging networks.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:31:14 +1000
US top diplomat to visit Solomon Islands amid China pact concerns: report
America’s top diplomat for the Indo-Pacific will head to the Solomon Islands, weeks after it emerged the South Pacific island nation will sign a deal that gives China rights to send its military there.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:26:01 +1000
‘It feels very similar’: Keary struck by deja vu as Roosters find their feet
Luke Keary feels like he’s seen this movie before, as he recalibrates with a new playmaking partner and the Roosters warm into their season.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:49:06 +1000
New school holiday incentive to get kids vaccinated against COVID-19
Western Australian Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has announced new measures to increase vaccination rates for children aged five to 11, as the school holidays begin.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:47:55 +1000
‘Hey, I made the cut’: Limping Tiger survives at the Masters
The wind roaring through the Georgia pines gave Tiger Woods, Cameron Smith and so many others all they could handle. Then Scottie Scheffler made it even tougher.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:27:26 +1000
No boosters for children aged 12 to 15, despite regulatory approval
Children aged 12 to 15 will not be eligible for booster shots, after ATAGI determined a primary course of vaccine provided sufficient protection from severe disease.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:04:39 +1000
Two paths to election glory, both with hurdles
At a time when the pandemic has given priority to state authority and local identity, there is no such thing as a uniform swing or a national trend.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:41:28 +1000
Travellers face Sydney Airport chaos for third consecutive day
Pictures taken as early as 5am on Saturday show hundreds of travellers queueing to check in at Jetstar’s domestic terminal, as Qantas and Jetstar prepare to operate at 110 per cent pre-pandemic domestic capacity for Easter.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:28:04 +1000
Wife of UK finance minister Rishi Sunak agrees to stop avoiding UK tax
Akshata Murthy, an Indian citizen, is eligible for so-called “non-domiciled” status in Britain, something available to foreign nationals who do not regard Britain as their permanent home.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:49:57 +1000
The Brisbane apprentice who caught a former Storm star’s eye
A year ago, Alec MacDonald was working on air-conditioners in Brisbane, but after being scouted by Tim Glasby, the 20-year-old has burst into the Storm’s first-grade side.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:25:02 +1000
Drier days ahead for Sydney, before showers return next week
Saturday will see showers throughout the day, but significantly less rain will fall than earlier this week. Conditions should ease on Sunday ahead of sunshine on Monday.



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