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Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:52:34 +1000
AFL 2022 round 3 LIVE updates: Western Bulldogs lead Sydney Swans early despite Cordy injury
Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as the Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans open round three.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:45:21 +1000
Five dead in helicopter crash site near Mt Disappointment
Police have confirmed everyone on board the aircraft perished when the helicopter crashed in rugged terrain north of Melbourne on Thursday.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:45:00 +1000
‘Still not sold’: Clubs, players and coaches have say on transfer proposal
Players, coaches and officials aren’t yet sold on a proposed new post-season transfer window, predicting it won’t end speculation about player movement.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:43:58 +1000
Labor pledges $2.5 billion for aged care, and cheaper childcare in budget reply
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has used his budget reply speech to open a wider election fight on “fairness and decency”.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:41:56 +1000
Victoria could spurn curriculum if ‘insular’ take on history prevails
Education ministers will meet on Friday in a final attempt to endorse a new Australian curriculum before the Morrison government goes into caretaker mode.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:34:15 +1000
NRL 2022 - Live updates: Gold Coast Titans v Wests Tigers
Can Wests Tigers break through for their first win of the season? Or will the Gold Coast Titans inflict more pain on Michael Maguire’s men. Join us for all the action.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:22:13 +1000
Bruce Willis has aphasia and so do around 140,000 Australians. What is it?
Hollywood star Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. How does it affect people?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:15:47 +1000
Bomber Smith pays the penalty, Blue McGovern out with hammy
Essendon dumped best and fairest winner Devon Smith and Carlton’s defence took another hit with Mitch McGovern’s injury woes continuing as several of last year’s finalists wielded the axe.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:58:35 +1000
Ukraine President asks Australia for armoured vehicles and more weapons
Australia has promised another $25 million in military aid to Ukraine, including drones, tactical decoys and rations, and announced it will apply hefty tariffs to all imports from Russia and its supporter Belarus.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:55:41 +1000
As it happened: Zelensky addresses Australian parliament; Northern NSW remains on major flooding alert
There are major flood warnings for parts of northern NSW despite floodwaters peaking in Lismore, Russian forces have bombarded the outskirts of Kyiv and Anthony Albanese will deliver his budget reply speech tonight.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:48:12 +1000
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir to miss derby
The coach and mid-fielder David Mundy will both miss the game as part of AFL’s health and safety protocols.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:41:06 +1000
I’m Thunderstruck ready for donnybrook over Randwick mile
Golden Eagle winner I’m Thunderstruck is ready for the Doncaster but the deep heavy Randwick track is a concern.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:26:17 +1000
Torpedoed from within: why this character assassination of Morrison is so powerful
Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and Scott Morrison have a history of internal hostility, but the conservative Liberal’s attack on the Prime Minister is harmful.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:12:55 +1000
‘Disdain’: CFMMEU manufacturing division moving to split from union
The manufacturing arm of the CFMMEU is attempting to split from the broader union after years of infighting.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:07:03 +1000
Arsalan Khawaja parole refusal failed to consider his mental health, court told
Khawaja, who was jailed in 2020 for attempting to frame two love rivals as terrorists, is challenging a parole refusal by the Commonwealth Attorney-General.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:06:48 +1000
High Court rejects PM’s attempt to resolve Liberal preselection feud
Labor took issue at the involvement of the Solicitor-General in an internal Liberal Party dispute after he made submissions to the High Court in the case relating to NSW federal preselections.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:03:20 +1000
Die Hard and beyond: the six movie performances that defined Bruce Willis
The news that Bruce Willis is retiring is shocking, but he leaves behind an incredible body of work.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
Commonwealth defence of Victoria snub doesn’t add up
The argument that projects should be backed by a rigorous independent analysis before a government commits to billions of dollars is reasonable. But it does not explain why Victoria has been short-changed compared to other jurisdictions.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +1000
‘He deserves a grand final win’: Pride’s TJ dream with Eduardo
Despite having an enviable head-to-head record against the world’s best sprinter Nature Strip, Eduardo has one more box to tick according to his trainer.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:46:53 +1000
New Darwin port could help replace US Pearl Harbour naval facility
The federal government’s commitment to a new port in Northern Territory may help the US military expand its presence in Australia.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:44:44 +1000
‘More succinct’: casino manager denies watering down report
The first version of a due diligence report into a junket operator linked him to organised crime. The second version described him as “a successful and astute businessman”.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:44:06 +1000
Retail, construction prices likely to rise through election campaign as job vacancies soar
Almost three in five retailers believe they will have to raise prices as the tightest jobs market on record threatens to embed inflation pressures across the economy.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:41:16 +1000
Ronaldo tipped to line up for Manchester United at the MCG in July
Manchester United are one of world sport’s biggest drawcards, and can be expected to pull a bumper crowd to the MCG this winter when they take on Melbourne Victory in a friendly in the Victorian capital on Friday July 15.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:40:39 +1000
Sydney faces 100km/h winds and damaging surf as beachfront homes put on alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned damage is expected in erosion-prone areas as “abnormally high tides” and strong gust winds batter the coast until the weekend.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:40:00 +1000
Australian ambassador blocked from Cheng Lei’s trial in Beijing
Graham Fletcher said Australia had “no confidence in the validity of a process which is conducted in secret”.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:37:18 +1000
Solomon Islands inks security deal with China, ignoring Australian protests
The agreement paves the way for China to take its first major stake in security in the Pacific and tests Australia’s century-long influence over the region.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:33:00 +1000
Schutt’s thoughts for Perry as Australia weigh up XI options
Two years after Ellyse Perry missed the unforgettable MCG T20 World Cup final with a hammy, Megan Schutt said she could feel a sense of injustice should the same unhappy outcome be revisited in the 50-over World Cup.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:29:30 +1000
Career-change teachers ‘won’t succeed without more support’
Career-changers are being fast-tracked into teaching to fill hard-to-staff roles in Victorian schools, but there are concerns that they need more help.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:27:25 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Muswellbrook on Friday
Everything you need to know to find a winner at the Hunter Valley meeting.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:27:18 +1000
Why no show, book, podcast or film can get Elizabeth Holmes quite right
Of all the celebrity fraudsters around right now, the Theranos founder might be the hardest one to get a handle on.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:15:23 +1000
Kambosos set to confirm Haney for blockbuster title defence in June
Sydney’s lightweight superstar George Kambosos jnr will reveal details of his maiden defence against American Devin Haney when he speaks in Melbourne on Friday.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:12:42 +1000
Shane Warne’s eccentric state memorial won over even the cynics
The combination of genuine warmth and the borderline absurdity of defence force generals in full dress uniform, as well as Governor General David Hurley and Governor Linda Dessau, hearing multiple mentions of cheese pizza managed to capture the exact...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:10:04 +1000
Old-school spy thriller with twist of black comedy is a cracking watch
Slow Horses is a comedy, but it manages to be a genuinely fast-paced, surprising show at the same time.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:08:52 +1000
‘He loves the Derby’: Baker looks for a curtain call at Randwick
Master trainer Murray Baker will look for another Australian Derby success at Randwick on Saturday as retirement looms.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:04:17 +1000
Australians to stay on Hong Kong court after British judges resign
Three of Australia’s most senior judges will remain on Hong Kong’s top court after Britain pulled out its judges in response to Beijing’s national security laws.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:19 +1000
Reckon you know the Wiggles? You haven’t met Tsehay
The youngest Wiggle ever and the first woman of colour in the core group talks yellow skivvies, standing out and the search for her biological parents.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:00:04 +1000
Fire attacks, strangulations rose after Clarke family burning: Inquest
Inquest into estranged husband’s murder of wife and children in Brisbane concludes after eight days of witness accounts of the horror of that day and the aftermath.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:58:45 +1000
‘Challenging period’: Magellan offers staff bonuses to stay
Magellan has launched a financial package designed to retain staff, as the Sydney fund manager bleeds assets and clients.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:56:17 +1000
The teammate milestone man Tolman wouldn’t have swapped for any other
Aiden Tolman, who on Friday night celebrates 300 NRL games, explains why look-alike James Graham was his favourite player.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:54:19 +1000
Nurses warn of more strikes as union and government clash over staff ratios
NSW hospitals face months of disruption after nurses warned they will “strike again and again” unless demands over pay and staffing levels are met.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:53:00 +1000
‘No more cops killing our mob’: Reko Rennie’s new film hits home with stark message
Inspired by martial arts and Blaxploitation films, Reko Rennie’s latest work demands for justice for Indigenous people.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:47:17 +1000
Perth win has Sydney daring to dream but wary of JackJumpers test
The Sydney Kings’ hopes of a first NBL title in 17 years firmed when they thrashed Perth last week, but Xavier Cooks knows Tasmania will present a banana skin on Sunday.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:25:27 +1000
Patients armed with razors as study finds most nurses are attacked
Nurses at one hospital report being assaulted and finding razor blades hidden on patients in research highlighting the issue of violence against emergency health workers.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:22:19 +1000
Motorists welcome falling fuel costs, but say cheaper petrol won’t sway their vote
There are signs that petrol prices are starting to fall after the federal government declared its plan to halve the fuel excise in Tuesday’s budget. While the relief is being welcome at the bowser, motorists in one key election battleground say the...

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:21:25 +1000
Tristan Sailor found not guilty of sexual assault
The former NRL footballer had faced trial in the NSW District Court accused of assaulting a woman who was too drunk to consent in October 2020.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:21:01 +1000
Cleary unfazed by plans to target Nathan, Latrell cleared of injury
The Panthers coach has dared Souths to target his son’s right shoulder in the grand final rematch, while the Rabbitohs were given an almighty scare on Thursday morning.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:16:37 +1000
‘We can’t make plans to move forward’: Northern River residents brace themselves for months of recovery
Sandy Graham lost everything in the February floods, including her family photos. When the rains came for a second time, there wasn’t anything else to lose.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:10:35 +1000
Police staffer who refused vaccine over ‘fetal tissue’ loses pay appeal
The Queensland police prosecutor had objected to a COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds that related to the “use of fetal tissue in the production of vaccines”.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:08:25 +1000
Why Sampson’s surprise axing has created disturbance in the Force
There was no question that under Tim Sampson, the Force were finally living up to their name. What’s more, a host of new names were suddenly elbowing their way into Wallabies selection.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:08:03 +1000
‘Brutal hostage taker’: Islamic State ‘Beatle’ appears in US court
El Shafee Elsheikh is accused of a playing a leadership role in an IS cell known for decapitations and torture. The cell included “Jihadi John” now dead.



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