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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:56:34 +1000
Australia vs Pakistan first test LIVE updates: Tiring bowlers feeling the pinch as Pakistan drive home advantage
What an historic time for Test cricket. Australia are back playing Test cricket on Pakistan soil.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:27:01 +1000
Thai investigators examining hotel room after Shane Warne’s sudden death
Thai forensic investigators were on Saturday evening examining the room where Shane Warne died of a suspected heart attack, while consular officials accompanied his devastated friends to speak with police.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:25:16 +1000
Mariupol besieged as Russians prepare to ‘bombard cities into submission’
The civilians of the strategic port city have been given five hours to flee before the Russians attack again.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:04:23 +1000
Tight opening World Cup victory for Australia against England
Rachael Haynes and Nat Sciver traded centuries as Australia hung on to win by 12 runs in New Zealand.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:59:02 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:43:37 +1000
Australia news LIVE: Nuclear power plant seized by Russia forces; humanitarian corridors opened, Queensland; Australian cricketer Shane Warne dead at 52
Live coverage of events as they unfold in Ukraine, plus the latest details on the flood situation closer to home.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:34:27 +1000
De Minaur and Kokkinakis drag Australia into Davis Cup finals
De Minaur ensured the match would be decided by a fifth rubber, and Kokkinakis took care of the rest.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Shane Warne made headlines off the field but few can match him as a cricketer
One of the great characters of Australian popular culture, Shane Warne’s on-field exploits were more than enough to cement him as one of the best to play the game.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:28:47 +1000
The life of legendary cricketer Shane Warne
One of Australia’s greatest ever cricketers, Shane Warne, has died of a suspected heart attack. He was 52.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:19:08 +1000
Additional army support arriving in Lismore as homelessness crisis mounts
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said housing would be an issue “front and centre” for the government as he visited Lismore to speak with affected locals on Saturday following a week of devastation.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:01:51 +1000
Food and fuel go to isolated Hawkesbury communities waiting for waters to recede
Farm managers Danny and Briana McLennon have developed something of a checklist over the past few days, as water has slowly flooded the paddocks of the property in Sydney’s north-west.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +1000
Why does Home and Away endure when Neighbours is coming to an end?
After 37 years, Neighbours has been killed not by ratings but by an imperfect business model. It’s a different outlook at sunny Summer Bay.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +1000
How to end the (never-ending) open season on working mothers?
Whether in the form of a not-so subtle remark at the school gate, in the workplace or online, professional women are still stigmatised as “bad” mothers, research has found, and as International Women’s Day strives to #BreakTheBias, prominent vo...

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +1000
How to bridge the pay and superannuation gender gap
Two “whole-of-family hacks” to help one partner – male or female – to boost their retirement savings if they are staying at home to raise children.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:50:10 +1000
Warne’s untimely death a wake-up call for men in their 40s and 50s
Shane Warne’s death from a suspected heart attack at the relatively young age of 52 has come as a wake-up call for middle-aged men across the country.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:33:37 +1000
‘Rest in peace my good mate’: emotional teammates and rivals struggle with Warne loss
David Boon and Allan Border fought back tears. A heartbroken Brian Lara expressed disbelief. Muttiah Muralitharan will always be grateful to Warne for his help after the Boxing Day tsunami. Glenn McGrath was “absolutely devastated”.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:24:49 +1000
Waterhouse lands first Guineas on 30th training anniversary
Gai Waterhouse has always had a sense of occasion and it came to fore in the group 1 Randwick Guineas with Converge on Saturday.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:12:37 +1000
‘Take time to breathe’: Look after mental health in flood aftermath
As the mud army heads up and the clean-up begins in earnest, people affected by the flood disaster are being urged to also take care of their mental health.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:09:31 +1000
‘Build back better’: Calls for dedicated infrastructure fund
Queensland’s opposition has urged the Palaszczuk government to create a dedicated “betterment fund” to replace infrastructure damaged in natural disasters with improved, more resilient structures.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:09:15 +1000
Why flawed genius Shane Warne could never have been Test captain
For all his brilliance as a cricketer during a legendary career, Shane Warne was never appointed Test captain. But it is arguable he became an even better player by not having a leadership role.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Banju leaves Highways behind on journey to Championships
It is said you need better than a Highway horse to win a Country Championships, and that could be the case for Banju.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tamworth on Sunday
Everything you need to know to find a winner on Country Championships Qualifier day.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:57:31 +1000
Minute’s silence for Warne in Rawalpindi as both teams mourn loss
David Warner broke the news to stunned teammates as the Australians made their way back to their Islamabad hotel that one of the sport’s greats had passed away.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:57:00 +1000
Richmond show depth of forward line with win over Giants
Richmond proved too strong after a first-quarter onslaught. Earlier, the match between St Kilda and Geelong began with a moment of silence to honour Saints fan and Australian sporting icon Shane Warne, who died on Friday.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:54:25 +1000
How a larrikin leg-spinner became a pop culture icon
He quickly reached GOAT status but Shane Warne possessed an energy that generated its own spotlight far beyond the cricket pitch.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:54:03 +1000
Siblings sell neighbouring Fitzroy North homes for more than $1.5m each
Tim and Fran Wilson, who have lived next door to each other in Fitzroy North for 14 years, both sold their homes on Brunswick Street at auction on Saturday. Both sold above the asking price range.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:46:31 +1000
Forbidden Love gives Bowman another century in Canterbury Stakes
Hugh Bowman lost a Canterbury Stakes (1300m) victory during the week but a replacement was never in doubt as Forbidden Love gave a group 1 galloping exhibition at Randwick on Saturday.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:26:57 +1000
Shane Warne dead at 52: Australian cricketer dies of suspected heart attack, shocking sports world
The Australian cricket legend died of a suspected heart attack in Thailand. He was 52. Join our live coverage as tributes from around the world pour in.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:26:03 +1000
Hitotsu records Guineas history with win, Inspirational Girl into Mile
Australian racing is spoilt for riches when it comes to good horses, but Saturday’s Guineas winner Hitotsu has broken new ground, becoming the first horse to win the autumn group 1 race first-up.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:10:03 +1000
Shane and the Saints: Warne’s real ‘boyhood dream’
Shane Warne will be remembered as one of the greatest cricketers of all time but the boy from the Melbourne bayside suburb of Black Rock had an earlier sporting dream.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 16:05:05 +1000
Crisafulli takes aim at Friday afternoon ‘dump’
The Friday afternoon dump. Taking out the trash. Call it what you will, but the Queensland opposition has another description: Embarrassing.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:51:16 +1000
Ukraine’s nuclear power fleet the prize in Russia’s escalating energy war
Global fears of a nuclear catastrophe leapt on Friday as Russian troops attacked a nuclear facility, but energy has been central to the conflict from the start.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:46:16 +1000
Noted journalist devoted to writing popular history
Michael Cannon was conscious of uncommon good fortune in being able to devote his best years to the writing of popular history.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:44:38 +1000
Warne’s road to 708 was paved with dizzying highs and numbing lows
From a false start in footy to the greatest spin bowler the world’s ever seen, Shane Warne’s career took many, many turns on and off the pitch.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:43:57 +1000
With Warnie’s passing, a little bit of Melbourne has also gone
From Brighton Beach bathing boxes to a bench in Fountain Gate, Melbourne is spoilt for choice in places to honour Shane Warne.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:32:43 +1000
Roosters ready to unleash Hill-Moana against Titans in NRLW
The New Zealand Maori prop is sure to give the Roosters some added punch as they face the Gold Coast in Wollongong on Sunday.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:28:12 +1000
Richmond tune-up for season in style as Tigers, Hawks support Devonport community
The Tigers outclassed Hawthorn who were without Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara in Devonport as they geared up for a massive game against Carlton.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:25:38 +1000
Sejardan in line to join greats with golden treble
The Sebring colt continues to impress but is not Slipper favourite despite taking care of the colts and geldings on Saturday with a stamp of class.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:18:46 +1000
‘He is irreplaceable’: Warnie my match-winner, Warnie my mate
After an era dominated by champion West Indies fast bowlers, who would blast you out, Shane Warne winkled batters out with guile and showmanship, mentally tormenting them until they could take no more.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:01:10 +1000
Patriot, bogan and true larrikin, Warne knew perception wasn’t always reality
In a country that sometimes seems to mythologise larrikins more than it produces them, Shane Warne was the genuine article. 

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +1000
From Keep Cups to Esky bricks: the local inventions that have swept the world
A new exhibition celebrates 25 years of homegrown design, including simple projects like the Oi bicycle bell to high-tech products such as Black Magic cameras.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Homebuyer blues: The musical comedy taking aim at the property market
With its technicolour disguise, Time to Buy takes aim at money lenders, real estate agents, Boomers and Millennials in just 30 minutes.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:59:21 +1000
Woman found dead, mud army hits streets as flood aid announced
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk jointly announced a $558.5 million relief package on Saturday morning.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:51:37 +1000
China beefs up military spending, morphs from ‘COVID zero’ to ‘dynamic zero’
China’s increase in military spending will outstrip its economic growth as it battles the “triple pressures” of COVID, supply disruptions and slow demand.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:31:38 +1000
‘Not our first rodeo’: Mardi Gras revellers brave the rain with a message for Ukraine
Nearly 6000 people will march in front of 40,000 spectators at the SCG on Saturday night, celebrating hope and love.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:29:33 +1000
Putin’s ‘fake news’ laws shut down Twitter, Facebook, foreign news bureaus
BBC, Bloomberg and the Canadian Broadcasting Company withdrew journalists while The Washington Post dropped bylines to protect staff from new “fake news” laws.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:25:00 +1000
Wallabies to use French connection as valuable World Cup tool
France are arguably the hottest team in world rugby and the Wallabies have struck a deal to play them twice more before next year’s World Cup.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:20:00 +1000
First impressions not a true sign of the Rodney Marsh I came to love
When thinking about the loss of my great friend Rod Marsh, I agree with Franz Kafka who said, “first impressions are always unreliable”.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +1000
Receiving a death benefit from super can cause headaches
The difference on the treatment of death benefit pensions is one of the more stupid extensions of bureaucratic thinking that makes life complex for people at an already difficult time in their life.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:57:28 +1000
Dan the man: Cooks turns to shooting great to finesse outside game
Xavier Cooks on his rise as a leader for the Kings and how a NBL and Boomers veteran is helping to clear some mental hurdles with his jump shot.



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