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Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +1000
How to have a healthy sex life in your 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond
It’s normal for the type of sex you’re having to change when life gets busy, or when you’re going through a particularly stressful period.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:50:08 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Medical regulator considers COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in workplaces, homes; ACT lockdown extended as infections rise in NSW, Victoria
Health Minister Greg Hunt has asked the medical regulator to expedite its consideration of rapid antigen testing in workplaces and homes, while the ACT has extended its lockdown as COVID-19 cases grow in NSW and Victoria.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:38:47 +1000
‘Gender apartheid’: UN experts call for international ban on Afghan sporting teams
The strongly worded statement condemns the comments made last week by a Taliban official that women would not be allowed to play cricket.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:34:48 +1000
Panthers ‘got too stuck’ on Taaffe during finals loss after Bennett mind games
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo said the team was shocked at how well Taaffe recovered from an early dropped bomb in their finals clash.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:31:19 +1000
Police mistake WA disability pensioner for wheelchair-bound amputee in botched arrest
The incident has sparked calls for changes of WA’s criminal laws to consider amending the circumstances where people are arrested without a warrant.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:30:42 +1000
Tiger talls set to join Kangaroos, Suns
Richmond tall Callum Coleman-Jones has told the Tigers he wants to be traded to North Melbourne, while big man Mabior Chol is likely to join the Suns.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Why change at the top will make women feel safer
Addressing sexual harassment and other violence against women starts with recognising that it is a systemic problem that requires a fundamental change to the roles of men and women.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:24:32 +1000
‘Surreal’ NRL debut still a haze for Eels winger Dunster
Parramatta winger Haze Dunster was watching Blades of Glory with a tub of popcorn the night before his whole world changed last year.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:17:32 +1000
McGregor to make return to coaching ranks as Fittler’s Origin assistant
Paul McGregor, a former roommate of Brad Fittler during their days as Origin teammates, will fill the role vacated by incoming Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:17:23 +1000
Bring on freedom, but keep vaccine passports indefinitely
If NSW leaders don’t get the policy settings right, there is a real risk we will be back in lockdown after a brief reprieve.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:16:23 +1000
‘Ultimate cause of death’ for COVID-19 positive man in his 20s being probed by Victorian coroner
The state’s coroner is investigating the cause of death of a COVID-19-positive Victorian man in his 20s widely reported to be the among the youngest Australians to succumb to the virus.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:10:08 +1000
It’s a win-win for Daniel Cross, while Hawkins says Libba’s the man to stop
Former Bulldogs Doug Hawkins and Daniel Cross are rapt to see a clash between two clubs with supporters so desperate for premiership success.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:10:06 +1000
Canva founders to put their billions to good use
The Australian design startup has been valued at $US40 billion ($55 billion) in its latest capital raising, making it the world’s most valuable private consumer software company ever.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:09:19 +1000
TikTok star who was charged after anti-lockdown protest now in hospital with COVID
Jon-Bernard Kairouz, who correctly predicted NSW case numbers for five days, was charged after the July anti-lockdown protest. He is now in hospital with COVID-19.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Price not getting ahead of himself on Verbek’s spring chances
Robert Price’s knows Verbek has the scope to develop into a talented galloper, but says Kembla Grange on Thursday is very much a starting point.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race tips and preview for Kembla on Thursday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:55:01 +1000
The baby burnout that Queensland police say went too far
Authorities have released footage of a residential street burnout done in front of a crowd as part of a baby gender reveal.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:48:24 +1000
‘Worst time’: Sydney mayors warn rates will rise if developer levies changed
Almost two dozen mayors from across the political divide have joined forces to campaign against the government’s proposals.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:30:12 +1000
Man charged after two women killed in semi-trailer crash near Horsham
The alleged driver of the truck, a 48-year-old Dartmoor man, will face court early next year.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:29:19 +1000
Nine pins hopes for 2022 on snack food, crime and moving to the country
Top chef Scott Pickett and MasterChef fave Poh Ling Yeow will turn their attention to Twisties and Whoppers in Snackmasters, a cooking show with a difference.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:27:12 +1000
Prime Minister seeking advice on Porter’s blind trust legal fees
Industry Minister Christian Porter has come under intense criticism for accepting money for legal fees from unknown donors.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:16:41 +1000
Childcare, kinder attendance ‘rebounds’ despite lockdown
Melbourne’s early learning centres have reported more parents asking about staff vaccination rates as the industry grapples with persistent COVID-19 cases.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:12:03 +1000
Ballarat to be plunged into lockdown as Shepparton allowed to open up
Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton warns that case numbers in the state are yet to peak and the risk of daily new infections climbing to 1000 is real.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:01:00 +1000
Schumacher documentary a disappointing tribute to an extraordinary life
You’ll get more information from a quick online search than you will in this tribute to the great Formula One driver.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Attorney-General a job for legal expertise, not political head-kicking
Tim Smith is in line to be Victoria’s Attorney-General if Matthew Guy wins the next election. The trouble is that Smith isn’t a lawyer.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:50:00 +1000
Nine secures fourth tennis Grand Slam event with US Open rights deal
Nine has broadcast rights to the fourth and final Grand Slam tournament.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:41:18 +1000
Champion jockey Kah faces extra ban as Airbnb fallout continues
Champion jockey Jamie Kah will find out on Friday if she faces a further ban after the Victorian Racing Tribunal found her defence “totally unbelievable”.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:40:04 +1000
Former EISS boss blames ‘calculated smear campaign’ for resignation
The $6 billion super fund’s former CEO, Andrew Hutchison, has hired a strategic communications firm to highlight his career achievements and defend his decision to resign.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:39:36 +1000
Perth to host scaled-down ‘people’s parade’ after AFL scraps grand final tradition
Perth’s Forrest Place mall, in the heart of the CBD, will be transformed into ‘Footy Place’ and will be the end location for a smaller parade to be held on September 24. 

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:36:32 +1000
Australia’s $55 billion new tech giant teaches old corporates a lesson
For older established companies, typically run by male baby boomers, the concept of a social licence is relatively new. Unintentionally, the story of Canva amounts to generational shaming.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:35:29 +1000
Australia’s medical regulator accuses Craig Kelly of copyright breach
The United Australia Party, founded by Clive Palmer and led by Craig Kelly, sent messages to more than 14 million phones with misleading information about vaccines.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:33:31 +1000
Third accuser waiting to give evidence against Malka Leifer
Two of the three sisters who allege they were sexually abused by Malka Leifer have given evidence against the former school principal, but the third accuser won’t be questioned in court until Friday at the earliest.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:29:57 +1000
Why long, painful wait could lead to a swift finals return for Sorensen
It could be the most remarkable finals return this year, a Penrith journeyman willing himself to play only two weeks after dislocating his wrist.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:25:42 +1000
‘We are not an LGA of anti-vaxxers’: Sydney and Randwick fall behind
Cases have risen in the councils with the worst vaccination rates in Sydney, as health experts and local representatives express concern about younger people struggling to book Pfizer shots.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:35 +1000
Five more Brisbane students isolate after meeting with teens caught in cluster
Five Runcorn State High School students met with students from St Thomas More College - the centre of the Sunnybank COVID cluster.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
‘I feel dumb’: How can something most of us take for granted make others feel worthless?
Imagine not being able to write - or read - a shopping list? Eight adult students confront their struggles in this moving observational series.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
Racism is a big scary word; changing perceptions starts with kids
Marc Fennell presents a fascinating documentary about a school program for pre-teens that aims to break the cycle of racial bias before it’s embedded.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
TV romance and love stories are reinvigorated, away from the bedroom
There’s plenty of platonic love on screen right now, and it’s making relationships much more interesting and enjoyable to unpack.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +1000
This joyous musical is as close as one can get to London’s West End
Max Harwood is the breakout star of the hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, whose Australian production was closed down due to the pandemic.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:52:47 +1000
Not much new for iPhone 13, but a few important tweaks
Here are the four subtle ways Apple has improved its quartet of iPhones since last year’s models.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:50:11 +1000
Why Ashes schedule won’t shift, despite England player withdrawal threat
Wary of a repeat of the long-running stoush with Seven last summer, Cricket Australia will play the Ashes as close to its current schedule as possible.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:43:57 +1000
Grab a tissue box, here’s the ultimate sad song playlist
The best way out of the lockdown blues is not to try to perk yourself up, it’s to wallow in the sorrow.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:43:53 +1000
Australian bitcoin mogul agrees to US extradition over BitMEX scandal
Sydney-born Greg Dwyer plans to fight the charges after initially refusing requests by the US authorities to surrender to face criminal charges over the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:41:37 +1000
Three young artists share their vision with the world
A trio of Australian filmmakers have been invited to paint a picture of the future in film.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:37:31 +1000
Why are Aussies investing in ETFs (and what are they)?
Today on Please Explain personal finance editor John Collett joins Jess Irvine to discuss the explosive growth in Australians investing in the sharemarket via ETFs.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:35:00 +1000
‘I want their voices heard’: Assault survivors to speak at consent roundtable
The online event will involve a significant gathering of high-profile ministers, rights groups and curriculum authorities to discuss sex and consent education reform in light of Chanel Contos’ petition.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:30:12 +1000
Two women killed in semi-trailer crash near Horsham
The alleged male driver of the truck, who was uninjured, was arrested and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:21:13 +1000
WA Labor’s ‘120-year dream’ comes true with one-vote, one-value reforms
The Electoral Equality Bill will mirror the recommendations in a report into electoral reform headed by former WA governor Malcolm McCusker.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:11:37 +1000
Children younger than 14 would avoid jail under Greens plan
The criminal history of children aged under 14 would be wiped and kids moved out of detention centres under a private member’s bill.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:03:35 +1000
Josh Frydenberg will consider Reserve Bank review after OECD recommendation
Monetary policy experts are urging an independent review of monetary policy, saying the country can’t afford a repeat of the RBA’s pre-pandemic mistakes.



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