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Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +1000
A road trip at Her Majesty’s pleasure
Easy peasy, wait for late season peachies.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:58:51 +1000
Australian Open 2021 LIVE updates: Thanasi Kokkinakis loses five-settter against Stefanos Tsitsipas; defending champion Sofia Kenin out; Ash Barty into third round
After a superb night of tennis headlined by Nick Kyrgios’ win, Ashleigh Barty leads the charge as we approach the end of the first week of the Australian Open.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:43:03 +1000
Police charge partner of missing Epping woman with murder
Police spent hours scouring the Darebin Creek Trail in Melbourne’s north-east for clues that could lead to missing woman Ju Zhang on Thursday.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:15:00 +1000
Disney ditches ‘Mandalorian’ star Gina Carano over social media posts
Lucasfilm says it has no plans to work in the future with Gina Carano after she posted comments the company said was “denigrating people based on their cultural and religious identities”.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:13:22 +1000
Kitesurfer leaves Sydney to set world distance record
Brian Kiss von Soly is battling sharks, winds and loneliness as he surfs from northern NSW to Melbourne. He left Sydney today to break the world record.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:10:42 +1000
Kokkinakis bows out with head held high after Tsitsipas thriller
It was an unsuccessful day for the Australian contingent at Melbourne Park but Thanasi Kokkinakis almost pulled off the upset of the tournament to date.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +1000
Kick like Tayla: Amazon to produce Harris documentary
Tayla Harris will be the subject of an Amazon documentary exploring the way she manages her dual-sport career and handles online trolls.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:45:00 +1000
Perry playing the long game with injury recovery ‘more art than science’
Australian fans have become accustomed to Ellyse Perry’s heroics with the ball but more than three months into her comeback progress has been slow.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:45:00 +1000
Ivan Cleary calls for trade windows to fix NRL’s ‘messy’ contracting system
The Panthers have been in the headlines as several of their players came and went during summer. Their coach believes there is a better way to do business.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:45:00 +1000
Horton out to stake Wallabies claim as Rennie searches for Australian Coles
Mobile hookers are the way of the future and NSW No.2 Tom Horton could be just what Dave Rennie is after following a productive 2020.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:45:00 +1000
The rebranding of Nick: Record year sees brands flocking to Kyrgios’ corner
Despite barely picking up a racquet, Nick Kyrgios earned more off the court in 2020 than ever before. His US agent says that could be only the beginning.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:30:36 +1000
‘She just said she was tired’: Brisbane mother-of-five missing for six weeks
Amy Schulkins, 36, was last seen driving her white 2001 Nissan Patrol on Morayfield Road in Caboolture on December 30.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:29:00 +1000
‘There’s barely space for kids to play’: One year after it opened, this Sydney school has 13 demountables
Last year, when a brand new school Gledswood Hills Public opened in Sydney’s south-west, there were eight kindergarten classes. This year there were 12.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:26:40 +1000
Damaged net sensor replaced after Kyrgios’ second-round match
A device that measures whether a serve has clipped the net was damaged during Nick Kyrgios’ drama-packed second round match on Wednesday night, prompting more debate about the effectiveness of technology at the Australian Open.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:16:38 +1000
Holiday Inn quarantine hotel cluster grows amid N-95 roll out
The state government has bowed to pressure and rolled out N95 masks to more hotel quarantine workers in an effort to close dangerous gaps in infection control.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:58:43 +1000
New genetic tools to stop koalas, other species ‘going down the drain’
Dozens of Australian species headed for the “extinction cliff” including koalas will have their genomes sequenced to help protect them from threats such as disease and climate change.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:57:14 +1000
Would-be parents given access to IVF predictor, clinic success rates
The ‘Your IVF Success’ website will launch on Monday funded by the federal government in response to growing calls for greater transparency in the sector.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:45:33 +1000
‘My head wasn’t there’: Kenin struggled with battle to defend Open title
Sofia Kenin is out of the Australian Open, with the American world No.4 admitting the pressure to defend her title affected her composure in Melbourne.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:43:46 +1000
Why clubs will get Crown’s dirty money
A former ClubsNSW manager who attempted to prevent money-laundering through poker machines writes that the industry did not want him to succeed.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:31:50 +1000
Why Peter Dutton has questions to answer over grants
Huge amounts of taxpayer money are being spent in a secretive process that gives ministers total power over every grant without any checks on their decisions.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:25:09 +1000
‘It was turning into a prickly pear’: Barty scrapes through
World No.1 Ash Barty hit a flat spot in match against countrywoman Daria Gavrilova, but comes good in the nick of time.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:23:11 +1000
Low-key welcome to Year of the Ox as Lunar New Year festivities reined in
Smaller events or family dinners were in vogue for Lunar New Year, with many usual celebrations cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:22:56 +1000
‘Leg muscle’ no problem, says Ash Barty
Australian Open hopeful Ash Barty sports a big bandage on her left leg, but says it is merely a precaution.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:13:21 +1000
NSW remains open as other states close to Victoria
NSW hospitality venues will be allowed twice as many customers from Friday while Queensland and South Australia tighten their borders in response to Victoria’s growing COVID-19 cluster.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:12:28 +1000
Golden try gets tick of approval as McKellar warns Brumbies’ best on horizon
The Brumbies claimed last year’s maiden Super Rugby AU title but their newly re-signed coach says they didn’t play to their potential.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:04:46 +1000
World-first media code could be legislated within weeks
The Morrison government wants Parliament to swiftly pass proposed laws to force Google and Facebook to pay for news despite threats from the tech giants.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:03:38 +1000
AFLW expert tips, round three
Our experts give their tips for the third round of the 2021 AFLW season.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Canterbury on Friday
Everything you need to know to find a winner at the city twilight meeting.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Randwick on Saturday
Some big guns begin their autumn campaigns and the Golden Slipper picture takes shape at headquarters.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Inglis books another record result at Classic sale
John Moore and Mark Kavanagh made explosive returns to the Sydney sale ring.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +1000
‘I have the best horse and best jockey’: trainer’s Coffs prediction
He came close to winning the Country Championships final last year and Warren Gavenlock is expecting to line up at Royal Randwick again.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Marked man: Berry on edge over Slipper as J-Mac gets Inside knowledge
Sydney’s premiership leader risks losing the Silver Slipper ride on Remarque as his main rival hopes to add to his growing options.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:58:43 +1000
‘I just couldn’t see straight’: McCormick’s injury scare
I had to reset my brain to zero, lie in dark rooms and avoid light: Matildas defender Jenna McCormick reveals how hard it is to recover from concussion.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:55:17 +1000
‘Their kids are coming home’: A mother’s fight to save her community
SelbaGondoza Luka arrived in Australia from Malawi with her eight-year-old daughter and a basic grasp on the English language. She came in search of hope and opportunity. What she didn’t foresee were the challenges.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:46:46 +1000
Logging increases bush flammability for 30 years, research shows
Logging of native forests makes them much more flammable and elevates the severity of bushfires when they occur, according to a review of published science by two leading universities.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:39:31 +1000
‘People can take holidays’: Premier defends quarantine boss’ leave during inquiries
On Wednesday night it was revealed Deputy Chief Health Officer and state health incident co-ordinator Dr Robyn Lawrence had taken leave and was due back on March 1.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:38:33 +1000
Mamamia, 2GB failed to get legal advice for Pell reports, court told
A news website and a Sydney radio station failed to get legal advice before publishing reports that breached a suppression order about George Pell’s sex abuse conviction, a court has heard.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:37:51 +1000
ASX chief warns on GameStop-style trading frenzy
ASX Limited chief executive Dominic Stevens has warned about the gamification of share trading following the GameStop frenzy, but says it is unlikely to occur in Australia.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:33:39 +1000
Indian cyber-spy ‘Confucius’ targets Pakistan, Kashmir: security report
The group, which is said to have ties to the Indian military, has targeted Pakistani military officials and the country’s top nuclear regulator.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:31:09 +1000
Queensland mother charged with killing seven-month-old daughter
The baby’s mother phoned triple-zero and was trying to revive her when paramedics arrived.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:23:59 +1000
Transurban boss says workers will leave companies without flexible hours
The boss of toll road giant Transurban has warned that employers will lose talented staff if they refuse to offer flexible working arrangements after the pandemic passes.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:19:10 +1000
Today show producer charged with sexual assault
Tom Nicol has denied an allegation he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in Bondi in January.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:09:07 +1000
Horrific details of young Newman mother’s death revealed in court as teen faces murder sentencing
A Newman teenager who pleaded guilty to murder after beating his partner and wheeling her body to hospital in a bin last year wants to be punished under customary Aboriginal law, even if it could result in his death.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:58:20 +1000
Raiders drink-driving pair face battle to return, says Stuart
An unimpressed Ricky Stuart has challenged his drink-driving duo to try and win back their spots in the Raiders starting side.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:58:12 +1000
Daughter of Bulldogs great to debut in AFLW
Chris Grant is a Western Bulldogs legend and daughter Isabella will don the famous No.3 when she debuts on Friday night.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:57:35 +1000
‘Still in opening quarter’: Holiday Inn COVID-19 cluster grows to 11
An outbreak linked to the Holiday Inn quarantine hotel has grown to 11 cases, as questions remain about how a nebuliser was able to get into the state’s hotel quarantine system.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:56:58 +1000
Trial highlights: Harrowing footage, focus on Trump’s words
Democrats opened their first day of arguments in former president Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Wednesday with searing footage of the US Capitol riot.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:46:21 +1000
Proposed environment standards fall far short of recommendations
The Morrison government wants states to agree to standards for wildlife protection that fall far short of those proposed by a landmark review of environmental laws, critics of the proposals say.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:34:00 +1000
Australia ‘dead against’ climate tariffs, declares Taylor
The Energy Minister’s comments come as Prime Minister Scott Morrison awaits an invitation from US President Joe Biden to climate talks in April.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:24:13 +1000
Land Court president excludes herself from fresh Queensland mine hearing
The long-running New Acland legal stoush has returned to the courtroom for the first time since mine opponents won an appeal last month.



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