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Sat, 08 May 2021 18:59:13 +1000
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Collingwood keep Kangaroos at bay in battle of cellar dwellers
Follow along as we bring you all the key moments from Saturday’s AFL matches. 

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:47:34 +1000
Teenage mourned after stabbing death at basketball stadium in Melbourne’s west
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed at a junior basketball game in Melbourne’s west on Friday night.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:18:08 +1000
‘To hell and back’: The night a brave Gold Coast woman pulled a driver from burning car
Police later told Elizabeth Adams most people don’t run towards cars that are about to explode.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:17:30 +1000
Giants make strong start to keep the Magpies winless
Kiera Austin’s teenage replacement Sophie Dwyer stood tall as the Giants continued their winning start to the new Super Netball season.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:12:15 +1000
Gallery: World of Photos - May 9, 2020
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Minervini feeling super about his chances despite scratching
Mark Minervini has scratched Super from the Goree Cup at Mudgee today but still has four runners at the meeting, rating French Response as his best chance.

Sat, 08 May 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and selections for Mudgee on Sunday
Everything you need to know to find a winner at the central west meeting.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:52:44 +1000
Saints surge to put sting in dour contest and grab victory
Suffice to say this was no affair to remember. But for coach Brett Ratten, all that will count is the result: a nine-point win to the Saints, who had trailed for the vast majority of the match.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:49:24 +1000
Australian man dies in COVID-ravaged India as country’s death toll soars
A Sydney woman said her father died from COVID-19 in India after being “abandoned” by the Australian government.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:30:46 +1000
Brandenburg repays faith of owners with dominant win in The Coast
A Doncaster placegetter last year, Brandenburg had attracted the attention of several Hong Kong agents, but the seven-figure offers were refused.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:28:33 +1000
Another second-half fadeout extends Canberra’s losing streak to five
The Raiders can expect another week of scrutiny after a 24-16 loss to Newcastle continued a disturbing inability to close out games.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:22:34 +1000
Canavan, Stoker make bold claims at Brisbane pro-life rally
Queensland LNP senator Matt Canavan has claimed pregnancies are being terminated on the basis of gender and said he would introduce a bill to oppose the practice being funded by Medicare.

Sat, 08 May 2021 17:21:35 +1000
Giants strike late to hold off comeback by battling Bombers
Greater Western Sydney survived a brave fightback from Essendon, with a left-foot snap from Jacob Hopper at the death sealing a heart-stopping two-point win.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:48:47 +1000
‘Minimal help, maximum hype’: Single parents housing package criticised for helping only a ‘handful’
A Morrison government initiative to allow single parents to buy a home with a 2 per cent deposit has met a lukewarm welcome.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:44:38 +1000
Two years after hitting rock bottom, Panthers producing special kind of magic
It is impossible to think just two years ago Penrith were headed for the wooden spoon after an embarrassing night during Magic Round. They’ve come a long way since then.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:15:00 +1000
Women’s health CEOs demand gender-specific mental health funding
In all but two local government areas in Victoria, anxiety, depression and other mental health issues among women eclipse those among men “significantly”.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:10:36 +1000
Why the Wallabies are now favourites against France
A few months ago, I said Australia should not expect to win a match in their upcoming three-Test series against France. I’d like to retract those comments.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +1000
‘That’s enough from us’: What the Get Krackin’ team did next
After skewering breakfast television and cooking shows, Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney have turned their comedy in an unexpected direction.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Vets to be fast-tracked into Australia as puppy boom and border closures bite
The Australian Veterinary Association says at least 800 more vets are urgently needed to address an acute shortage.

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Melbourne’s green heart, the Royal Botanic Gardens, is 175 this year
The gardens, established by the river by Governor Gipps in 1846, have celebrations and surprises in store for visitors this year

Sat, 08 May 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Time to start planning big holidays, says Getaway’s Jason Dundas
As the veteran travel show celebrates its 30th birthday, the LA-based presenter says it’s a perfect time to dream about adventures beyond our shores.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:59:25 +1000
Rail volunteers steaming over plans to shunt them out of workshop
Volunteers who keep Victoria’s collection of vintage trains in working order could be moved on from the rail yard they’ve called home for decades.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:52:31 +1000
Truck driver who hit pedestrians in Southbank gets bail
Truck driver Frank Rogers, 64 tells court he ‘felt a bump’ during a collision which left two people seriously injured in Southbank on Thursday evening.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:40:00 +1000
India ban has shamed Liberals, but not enough for many to speak out against it
The decision to make it a criminal offence for Australians to try to return home from India has shamed Coalition MPs, but they fear speaking out against it.

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:13:56 +1000
‘The Games will go ahead’: Coates shuts down talk of Tokyo cancellation
IOC vice-president John Coates said there was no ‘hypotheticals’ being entertained as he backed a vaccine program plus health protocols to see Tokyo succeed.

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:50:37 +1000
Victorian government pledges $500m to reduce bushfire risk, waives tourist entry fees for emergency workers
Described as a “small gesture to say a big thank you”, the four-week fee freeze on Phillip Island attractions will be open to police officers, firefighters, SES members and frontline medical staff.

Sat, 08 May 2021 14:30:21 +1000
Man accused of spending COVID relief cash on Ferrari, Lamborghini
US federal agents have since seized the cars along with $US2 million from his bank account.

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:55:30 +1000
‘Enjoy the car’: Bolton’s stunning mark leaves the footy world in awe
Geelong defender Mark Blicavs joked to Shai Bolton that he hopes for royalty payments from images of the young Tiger’s incredible mark on Friday night.

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:54:35 +1000
California population declines for first time in history
The drop halted a growth streak dating to its founding in 1850 on the heels of a gold rush that prompted a flood of people to seek their fortune in the West.

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:39:38 +1000
Experts baffled by rare grey whale lost in the Med
With global warming opening northern routes, it is believed “Wally” became lost and swam into the Atlantic via the Arctic.

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:37:49 +1000
‘They’ve started calling me Slats’: Trbojevic finally gets out of nervous nineties
Manly teammates have nicknamed Tom Trbojevic “Michael Slater” because he has been stuck in the “nervous nineties” for so long. Today he finally notches up his 100th NRL game.

Sat, 08 May 2021 13:29:46 +1000
‘Time to go Lammo’: Crowd rallies near Laming’s Qld office
About 150 protesters gathered in Cleveland, just metres away from Dr Laming’s office, ahead of his return to Parliament.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:31:57 +1000
Maldives police say blast that hurt Nasheed act of terrorism
The bomb, planted on a motorbike, injured the Parliament Speaker and former president, and four others including a British national.

Sat, 08 May 2021 12:17:32 +1000
Photos of the week, May 6, 2021
The week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Financial review photographers.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:58:00 +1000
From the Archives, 2013: Port stun Crows in a derby thriller
The final showdown at Football Park was arguably the best. A reinvigorated Port Adelaide led by a healthy 21 points at half-time. But the Crows dominated for the next quarter-and-a-half, booting 10 out of the next 14 goals. The Power, though, had mad...

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:57:43 +1000
Pleased Mister Postman: Paul McCartney gets own set of Royal Mail stamps
The Royal Mail said it was paying tribute to “one of the most iconic and enduring music artists of all time”.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:56:30 +1000
Boy, 15, released from custody after death of teen at basketball stadium
A 15-year-old boy has been released from police custody following the death of another teenager in Melbourne’s western suburbs on Friday night.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:41:43 +1000
Sydney supermarket added to list of places visited by community transmission case
NSW recorded no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Friday despite the number of tests surging to more than 22,000.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:34:41 +1000
Three straight: Zverev defeats Nadal again, but first time on clay
Alexander Zverev ended his winless streak on clay against Rafael Nadal, keeping the Spaniard from winning a sixth Madrid Open.

Sat, 08 May 2021 11:05:00 +1000
From the Archives, 2011: Swans hold on to draw with Demons
The Swans seemed off to a breezy beginning to their 2011 campaign, leading Melbourne at every change and holding a 14-point lead at the last break. But they could manage just one goal in the all-important final term, as the Dees created chances, with...

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:30:05 +1000
Tigers midfielder injured, Cats ‘the best side we have played all year’
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick said Geelong are the best team the Tigers have faced so far this season as they look to hang tough with key players missing.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:29:20 +1000
‘The climb is steep’: Biden on defence after lacklustre jobs report
The US economy added just 266,000 jobs in April, well below economists’ expectations that around 1 million jobs would be created.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:07:25 +1000
Domestic bliss becomes a cold, bloody nightmare.
This production treads a fine line between thoughtful experiment and blunt spectacle

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:06:26 +1000
Roosters star still in hospital, Brown facing three-week ban as bunker fallout continues
The NRL has wasted no time axing the bunker officials who failed to pick up a couple of key incidents during the Roosters-Eels clash on Friday night.

Sat, 08 May 2021 10:00:04 +1000
21 million people are wrong: YouTube not the way to know what it’s like to have schizophrenia
People are tuning into simulations to understand this mysterious mental illness, but answers might be closer to home.

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:45:00 +1000
The many faces of grandma daycare
New research reveals the extent to which grandmothers are Australia’s hidden childcare workforce.

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:25:25 +1000
Mass evacuations after Bondi Beach apartment fire
Six people were treated for smoke inhalation as more than 35 firefighters and eight fire trucks from across Sydney worked to extinguish the blaze.

Sat, 08 May 2021 08:00:00 +1000
How Jocelyn Petroni keeps her skin hydrated in winter
The manicurist and facialist to celebrities such as Miranda Kerr and Rita Ora shares her favourite products during the cooler months.

Sat, 08 May 2021 07:00:00 +1000
How two Melbourne apartments transformed into one award-winning home
Architecture and design writer Stephen Crafti brought two dated homes together to form one impressive designer abode.  

Sat, 08 May 2021 06:32:57 +1000
Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, May 8
Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.



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