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Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +1000
A dispatch from the sandbags
Jude won’t make it bad.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:57:03 +1000
Australia news LIVE updates: Anti-war protesters detained in Russia; 2000 NSW homes and businesses declared unliveable; Shane Warne tributes continue to flow
Two out of three flood-affected homes in Lismore will need to be demolished or rebuilt, thousands of anti-war protesters have been detained in Russia and the Morrison government hopes to build a new submarine base along Australia’s east coast.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:55:15 +1000
Australia v Pakistan first Test LIVE updates: Head crashes back to earth as Pakistan land two quick blows
Follow all the action from Rawalpindi on day four of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:49:25 +1000
‘Very serious’: East coast low set to return, Camden residents evacuated as rivers rise
NSW State Emergency Service Commissioner Carlene York said NSW was facing a “very serious” situation on Monday night and Tuesday.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:19:20 +1000
Thai police admit Shane Warne body ambulance visit was a security breach
Shane Warne’s body will be taken to Bangkok tonight and will be flown home on Tuesday after an autopsy found he had died of natural causes. 

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +1000
A difficult berth: Port Kembla will resist the arrival of nuclear subs
The proposal to use Port Kembla as a potential site for a nuclear subs base will reignite local concerns about militarisation and environmental destruction.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:30:00 +1000
Former Port Kembla port boss ‘open’ to nuclear sub proposal
Wollongong’s lord mayor warns the federal government would need to address fears about the safety of nuclear submarines but says a Port Kembla base could boost the local economy.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:25:39 +1000
‘It was insane’: Man who rescued driver from Harbour Bridge crash describes inferno
It was an ordinary workday for Keni Vukici, until he came across a major crash and helped save a man’s life by pulling him from a burning vehicle.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:24:12 +1000
Russian bombardment of civilians fuels humanitarian catastrophe
Europe faces its fastest growing refugee crisis since World War II with 1.5 million Ukrainian civilians fleeing since fighting began.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:23:52 +1000
Perrottet to lead flood recovery after lessons learnt from bushfires
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will spend the week in northern NSW as he vows personally to ensure past mistakes in disaster zones are not repeated.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:20:00 +1000
Regional boom towns must not become victims of their own success
Governments will need to tackle growing pains such as increased inequity, insufficient infrastructure and traffic congestion.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:15:43 +1000
Maynard offered two-week ban as AFL crackdown on head-high contact
Unless they successfully appeal the decision the Magpies will also be without recruit Nathan Kreuger, who was offered a one-match suspension for bumping Giants midfielder Callan Ward.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:00:01 +1000
Harbour Bridge crash sparks debate about moveable road barriers
The fiery head-on crash during the morning peak has highlighted both the vulnerability of Sydney’s key transport artery and traffic safety on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:48:49 +1000
Firefighters’ union turns on Labor over compensation scheme
United Firefighters Union secretary Peter Marshall has threatened to campaign against the Labor Party in 15 marginal state seats in a row over payout legislation for firefighters who develop cancer.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:40:33 +1000
‘I love you so much Dad’: Warne’s family speak out following death
Shane Warne’s family members have spoken out following his sudden death, with his son saying nothing will ever fill the void left in his heart.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:38:25 +1000
Australian women finally on the wall at Warne’s MCG playground
A mural that depicts Australia’s famous Twenty20 World Cup victory is the first artwork featuring a women’s sporting team to be on permanent display at the MCG.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:30:00 +1000
Skin out of the game: the inmates erasing their gang tattoos to create their better selves
“This life is all I’ve ever known,” Eck said about agonising over his decision to deface the tattoos that have been central to his identity for 20 years.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:26:15 +1000
Gallery: Ukraine-Russia crisis, March 7
The Ukraine-Russia crisis heads into day 12.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:22:34 +1000
Corica gambles by resting high-profile duo for ACL qualifier
Sydney FC’s two highest profile players have been left out of the squad for their Asian Champions League qualifier against Kaya FC on Tuesday night.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:19:27 +1000
Tariq Sims and George Burgess set to be left out of Dragons team
The omission of Sims will raise further questions about the Origin back-rower’s place at the Dragons.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:18:42 +1000
Staring down stage four cancer, Bruno has to rebuild from scratch
Bruno is in chemotherapy and his wife Janine is waiting on a hip replacement. Now the flooding in northern NSW has washed away the life they built together to see out their last days.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:18:01 +1000
Pakistan vice-captain wants Australia’s women to make maiden tour to her country
Pakistan vice-captain Nida Dar wants Australia’s women cricketers to follow their male counterparts and tour Pakistan

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:15:43 +1000
A subs base in Newcastle or Port Kembla would play to NSW’s strengths
The construction and operation of a submarine base in Newcastle or Port Kembla would transform either city. It would also deliver long-term benefits to the NSW economy.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Dryden hopes to lead Canberra charge at Wagga Wagga meeting
A selection of Canberra stables are viewing a Tuesday meeting at Wagga Wagga as an ideal warm up.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wagga (Riverside) meeting on Tuesday
Everything you need to find a few winners at Tuesday’s NSW feature meeting.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Inflation on track for 14-year high as floods and war drive up prices
Prices for key commodities including oil, gas, iron ore, coal and wheat have all risen over the past fortnight in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:46:57 +1000
Ukraine’s videos of crying Russian prisoners could violate the Geneva Conventions
The videos often show handcuffed soldiers decrying Russia’s military campaign and breaking down as they speak to relatives on the phone.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:40:37 +1000
Motorcyclist killed in pursuit had taken potentially fatal level of drug, court told
Jack Roberts died after he was hit by a police car during a pursuit on the Central Coast in April 2020. A police officer has been charged with manslaughter.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:37:47 +1000
Grimes in doubt for round one after thumb surgery
The Tigers said on Monday that co-captain Dylan Grimes had undergone surgery “to repair a ligament injury”.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:37:26 +1000
Prepare for prolonged war in Ukraine and insurgencies: PM Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is not confident Ukraine will ever be whole again, but he also warned Russia it would be hard for it to hold the territory it has taken.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:36:58 +1000
All Blacks greats lay into ‘struggling’ Australian Super sides
The Melbourne Rebels poor season has prompted a barrage of criticism from New Zealand pundits.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:34:08 +1000
‘Extremely problematic precedent’ could be set over police authority bungle, court told
A Victorian man charged by a senior constable who did not have the power to act as an officer after a legislative error is seeking to have the charges thrown out of court.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:29:05 +1000
‘Open the books’: AGL urged to re-engage bidders amid demerger doubts
Power giant AGL is facing significant investor doubts about its proposed demerger and is being urged to re-engage with tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes and Canada’s Brookfield over their takeover offer.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:28:37 +1000
Ukrainians shocked to find relatives in Russia don’t believe there’s a war
As Ukrainians deal with the devastation of the Russian attacks in their homeland, many are also encountering a confounding backlash from family members in Russia, who refuse to believe that Russian soldiers could bomb innocent people

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:12:59 +1000
Best of cartoons, March 7, 2022
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:01:41 +1000
‘Lasting changes’: Oil fears ignite prices for Australian energy giants
Soaring oil and gas prices are lifting the outlook for Australia’s biggest energy producers amid expectations the war in Ukraine could reshape the market for years.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Give children and peace a chance
As the fighting intensifies in Ukraine, I’m reminded of the other children I’ve met in conflict zones.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:59:49 +1000
‘It wasn’t supposed to be the final word’: Shane Warne doco lands poignant spike
The Amazon film, which was completed in December and released in January, has been trending following the cricket icon’s sudden death.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:33:05 +1000
COVID testing hubs anticipate closures in shift to rapid kits
Of the 5645 infections announced on Monday in Victoria, the majority – 4254 – arose from rapid antigen tests, compared with 1391 from PCR tests.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:33:01 +1000
Rain, floods batter Sydney suburbs
Sydney severe weather

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:31:42 +1000
‘I’m a dog trainer’: How Coleman helped NSW find their backbone
The sight of a player vomiting on the halfway line cheered the NSW coach no end.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:29:40 +1000
‘Send a chill along anyone’s spine’: The ‘creepy’ moments before woman’s death
Doreen Langham had told police of the threats made to her. Officers instead said she seemed “happy”, the inquest into her death reveals.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:20:53 +1000
‘It’s not a warning, just facts’: Stem cell surgery rejuvenates Tedesco
The Roosters superstar had been playing on one leg for the last two years. Stem cell surgery in the summer ensured that’s no longer the case.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:20:00 +1000
Buses, trains almost back to normal but floods leave ferries suspended
Most of public transport will return to normal this week while other services as tracks and terminals continue to be repaired.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:16:15 +1000
Racing integrity boss opens Aquanita books to ensure cheats caught in future
A year into his tenure as Victorian racing’s integrity commissioner, Sean Carroll has requested documents from Racing Victoria as part of a review into how the Aquanita investigation was handled.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:12:30 +1000
SAS soldier cried describing Roberts-Smith kicking man off cliff, court told
An elite soldier has told the Federal Court that he saw a comrade break down in tears while recounting an alleged incident involving war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith kicking an Afghan man off a cliff.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:10:05 +1000
How I was caught out and bowled over by Warne’s beguiling ways
Yes, I was also a victim of Shane Warne’s sleight of hand.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:03:53 +1000
‘Such incredible work’: Missy Higgins to headline Nine Telethon
The nine-time ARIA award winner is one of several artists turning out to help support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:02:48 +1000
Ukraine’s circus for refugees, where they can only wait for the Russian shelling to stop
Kate Geraghty and Anthony Galloway report from the Zaporizhzhia Circus, as locals remain in limbo while Russia relentlessly bombards Mariupol.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +1000
Shane Warne was a social media master who played along with all my jokes
I posted about him weekly for years, and he’d leave cheeky comments and emojis for good measure.



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