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Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:59:32 +1000
‘My parents need oxygen’: Australians cut off from family in COVID-ravaged India
Sachin Sharma’s entire family is sick with COVID-19 and unable to access medical care. He wants to fly over to care for them but has been knocked back.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:54:39 +1000
Minister ‘concerned’ as rebel land council directors dismayed by chief’s sacking
Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt said he was concerned “about a lack of control and transparency to native title-holders”.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:53:55 +1000
‘You’re always going to find ways to impact the game’: Cripps happy to adapt
Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps remains optimistic his bullocking playing style can still thrive in an AFL environment with few stoppages and more open play.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:53:09 +1000
Mickleham pet facility emerges as alternative quarantine contender
A pet quarantine site used to house dogs and cats that enter Australia could dash Avalon Airport’s hopes of hosting Victoria’s cabin-style COVID-19 isolation accommodation.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:51:40 +1000
Sharks ramp up pursuit of Reynolds with three-year offer
Cronulla is shaping as Adam Reynolds’ likely destination after having discussions with incoming coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:42:36 +1000
Mitchell’s four-week ban completely justified, says Nofoaluma
Latrell Mitchell was handed a four-week suspension last week that many felt was too harsh. The man he elbowed, Tigers winger David Nofoaluma, isn’t one of them.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:30:47 +1000
Gingin residents urged to act as bushfire bears down on townsite
A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for Gingin, with an out-of-control bushfire moving fast towards the town.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:29:15 +1000
India flights paused over fears cases would overwhelm Australian quarantine
The scale of the disaster in India and the severity of illness in cases in hotel quarantine led to the decision to half flights, a government health official said.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:17:58 +1000
Coffee boss spills the beans on COVID-safe ‘treatment’
A coffee distribution boss delivers the masterclass in the aggressive all-staff email.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:17:52 +1000
St Paul’s, once known for its sexist culture, considers enrolling women
St Paul’s, one of just three all-male undergraduate university colleges, is considering enrolling women

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:15:14 +1000
The IPL carries on amid the coronavirus crisis, but should it?
As the COVID-19 crisis grows in India and some Australian cricketers in the Indian Premier League grow jittery, the question begs: why is it being played at all?

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Cummings takes unorthodox approach in pursuit of breakthrough win
La Sagra showed she’s not far off the mark when running second in an 1865m maiden at Newcastle recently.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wyong on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Wyong.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:52:09 +1000
St Basil’s staff given outdated infection control training, court told
Some of the care home’s elderly residents were left starving in their rooms and in soiled clothing for days during a deadly coronavirus outbreak, a court has heard.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:50:36 +1000
Fittler says Papenhuyzen could be ‘impossible to stop’ off the bench
Brad Fittler can’t see Ryan Papenhuyzen ‘usurping’ James Tedesco as Blues fullback but he has a role ready for the Storm back which could make him ‘impossible to stop’.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:44:26 +1000
‘A good problem’: Giddey could be drafted to the NBA while at the Tokyo Olympics
Exciting teenage prospect Josh Giddey could be juggling two dreams at the one time as he contemplates potentially being drafted to the NBA while playing for the Australian Boomers at the Tokyo Olympics.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:44:04 +1000
With 100 days to go, here’s what you should plan to see at Vivid
A journey into an artist’s mind and a spherical trip over water are some of the highlights of this year’s upcoming Vivid festival.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:43:10 +1000
Proposed Clive Palmer-owned mine in doubt after environmental ruling
The condemnation came from the Queensland government’s Department of Environment and Science on Wednesday.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:39:33 +1000
Friends of the Koala
New funding for Friends of the Koala in Lismore will nurture, distribute and plant 240,000 trees for koala feed and habitat over the next three years.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:34:45 +1000
Steaks and petrol push up consumer prices but COVID weighs on economy
Consumer prices lifted by a lower-than-expected 0.6 per cent in the March quarter despite sizeable increases in beef and petrol prices.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:26:40 +1000
Climate risks ‘very real and immediate,’ says APRA’s Byres
The banking regulator highlighted a drop in the value of some emissions-intensive assets, such as coal-fired power plants.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:24:21 +1000
Public servant who complained about robo-debt was sacked - but for other reasons
The Fair Work Commission found the veteran public servant was let go for making unsubstantiated bullying complaints.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:18:56 +1000
Stolen generations survivors launch class action against Commonwealth
First Nations Australians in the Northern Territory are being forced to take legal action to receive compensation already available in other parts of the country.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:14:04 +1000
Superannuation reforms hand too much power to politicians, industry says
The super industry is warning changes to the $3 trillion sector, even with tweaks to benchmark tests, will hand politicians too much control over the funds’ spending.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:11:14 +1000
Over to you: Buckley puts his future in Magpies’ hands
By declaring he wants to secure a new contract and continue coaching his beloved Magpies, Nathan Buckley has turned the focus on to the club’s executive and board.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:09:56 +1000
As koalas fight for life in NSW, volunteers are replanting their burnt forests
With new funding Friends of the Koala in Lismore will nurture, distribute and plant 240,000 trees for koala feed and habitat over the next three years.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:59:27 +1000
COVID left her barely able to walk. This week she dances again
Professional dancer Romy Vuksan was struck by a severe bout of COVID-19 that left her gasping for breath. She feared she would never take a bow on stage again.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:57:07 +1000
‘It’s a land grab’: Residents protest Harbourside Shopping Centre plan
Plans to transform the centre with a 42-storey tower have triggered anger from residents of nearby apartments, who say the complex will block their views.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:51:36 +1000
Man’s death ruled suspicious after he was badly injured in Brisbane home
The 37-year-old died in hospital a week after a relative found him unresponsive in his Stafford residence.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:51:28 +1000
Sacked St Kevin’s maths teacher loses bid to reclaim job
The 52-year-old veteran teacher and amateur arts critic lost his job last year after a student complained of inappropriate conduct.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:50:44 +1000
Perth council eyes CBD car parks for night homeless shelters in winter trial
The City of Perth council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to investigate the feasibility of a trial, a key election promise from Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:35:05 +1000
Iron ore price soars to a record high as China’s steel mills run hot
The price of iron ore, Australia’s biggest export, has surged to an all-time high as China’s aggressive stimulus programs fuel booming demand.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:32:36 +1000
US to spend $23 billion developing technology to intercept missiles
The interceptors are designed to crash into and destroy incoming missiles from an adversary such as North Korea or Iran.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:32:20 +1000
Dance legend receives surprise international honour
David McAllister has been recognised for his 40-year career in ballet.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:24:05 +1000
Self-insemination artist sues ‘ethically suspect’ Australia Council
Casey Jenkins had funding withdrawn for an artwork documenting their attempts to get pregnant. Jenkins claims the Council acted in fear of the response to the work.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:23:47 +1000
New York Post reporter who wrote false Kamala Harris story resigns
The story whipped around conservative media and elicited denunciations from leading Republicans. There was just one problem: it wasn’t true.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:20:11 +1000
The sad life of Riley, abandoned in a tied plastic bag and left to die
RSPCA Queensland is urging anyone who may have seen the kitten being dumped to contact 1300 ANIMAL.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:13:33 +1000
Roos, Demons to go ahead with Tasmania clash
North Melbourne will be able to play their first match in Tasmania since 2019 after the AFL was given permission to host the match between the Kangaroos and Melbourne in round seven.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:07:21 +1000
Local made rapid COVID test launches in EU, seeks Australian approval
The EuGeni test developed by Brisbane company AnteoTech will launch in Europe but it could be next year before it gets approval from the local regulator.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:03:52 +1000
‘Good news for internet users’: Elon Musk’s Starlink gets approval for satellites closer to Earth
The technology, unproven at such scale, could potentially bridge the long-standing city-rural digital divide on internet broadband in Australia, the US and elsewhere.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Finding the funny in toppled statues, race and contested histories
The culture-clash comedy Rutherford Falls, from the Brooklyn 99 and Parks and Recreation team, is also a watershed moment in representation of Native Americans.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Fingers on buzzers: which TV genre is enjoying a resurgence?
Whether it’s because there’s a million dollars at stake or the host knows how to deliver a withering zinger, interest in the perennial quiz show is growing.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
For Foreign Correspondent, experience with quick thinking matched well with slowing life
While the ABC’s globe-trotting foreign affairs show can’t actually go anywhere, executive producer Matthew Carney says people are watching more than ever.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Domestic violence documentary is challenging but essential viewing
Based on Jess Hill’s book, See What You Made Me Do is by turns sobering, heartbreaking and infuriating.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Can science fix these broken hearts?
A spate of recent shows propose that DNA can explain the secrets of the heart. What happens next shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Where’s the reporter? The current affairs show that defied the odds
Australian Story was a radical experiment when launched 25 years ago. Now a cornerstone of the ABC’s schedule, it’s a mirror of Australian life and identity.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +1000
The Mosquito Coast is re-imagined for today, with mixed results
It’s handsomely shot, but this series is neither the celebrated novel by Paul Theroux nor is it Peter Weir’s under-appreciated film.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:58:43 +1000
‘White elephant of hope’: Key to Kings Cross’ revival in jeopardy
The cornerstone to the rebirth of Kings Cross as a family friendly entertainment precinct is already in trouble with the Minerva theatre being placed under conditional sale.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:55:39 +1000
Wedding preparations almost turned tragic for Tim and Kym
“I just kept asking if he was going to die.” Days before his wedding, Tim Smith was crushed between a bobcat and excavator as he prepared for the nuptials.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:45:00 +1000
Hogan’s hero: How Mumford helped fallen Giant find his feet again
It’s been a long road back to the AFL for Jesse Hogan. And if Shane Mumford didn’t have a granny flat at the back of his house, it might have been a dead end.



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