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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +1000
‘Like family’: the story behind the Queen’s lifelong love of horses
Since getting a pony on her fourth birthday, Her Majesty has gone on to become one of the most respected figures in the equine industry.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +1000
My heart is breaking for my son
With the NDIS funding for her 25-year-old severely disabled son cut, as with so many other families, this mother is fearful the NDIS will be destroyed if the Coalition is returned for another term.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:59:20 +1000
AFL 2022 round 6 LIVE updates: Toby Greene returns for GWS Giants to face St Kilda Saints
Giants star Toby Greene returns to the side for the clash against the high-flying Saints at Manuka Oval, follow along for all the major moments and post game reaction.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:59:00 +1000
Smiles all round, as Melbourne hospitality workers remove their masks
It’s been a long time coming. As the clock strikes midnight on Friday, hospitality workers will finally be able to remove their masks after many months of COVID-19 restrictions.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:53:00 +1000
AFL teams and expert tips for round six
The selected teams for AFL round five, including the line-ups for Friday night’s clash in Canberra.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:29:24 +1000
Election 2022 LIVE updates: Australia knew about Solomon Islands-China security pact, Albanese has COVID-19 as federal election campaign continues
Australia knew about a secret draft security pact between China and Solomon Islands weeks before it was leaked, as the federal election continues and opposition leader Anthony Albanese is forced to campaign from home after testing positive for COVID-...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:28:08 +1000
Taylor Walker warned, but not sanctioned, for Cotchin kick comments
Adelaide have been reminded of their obligations when making comments about the match review officer’s decisions after star forward Taylor Walker questioned on breakfast radio the penalty given to Richmond’s Trent Cotchin for kicking.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:26:11 +1000
Labor’s frontbench to step up while Albanese isolates with COVID
Shadow minister Jason Clare said instead of the presidential style of campaigning, voters will get something different - “you’ll see our team”.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:24:03 +1000
Bad luck of the ballot paper draw for some MPs ahead of federal election
Liberal MPs including Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, Tim Wilson have been drawn low on the ballot, while Labor MP Fiona Phillips faces a fight from last position after nominations for the federal election closed on Thursday.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:18:45 +1000
Qantas, Virgin head office staff on frontline as airports brace for returning travellers
Office staff assist at airports as holiday period closes and tensions remain high after Easter pressures.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:13:39 +1000
Russia claims air force struck 58 military targets in Ukraine
Separately, Ukrainian authorities said a AN-26 transport plane crashed during a “technical flight” in the south.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:02:37 +1000
Dangerfield ruled out as Cats name debutant
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has succumbed to the “niggle” which impacted his performance against Hawthorn and will miss Sunday’s game against North Melbourne.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Randwick on Saturday
Everything you need to know to find a winner on the 10-race card.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:59:06 +1000
Sydney council hunts for cane toad on the loose
A City of Canterbury Bankstown spokesperson said while one toad had been spotted at WH Wagener Oval in Ashbury, their teams would search for it and make sure it was the only one.  

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:39:41 +1000
Taking a stand on Australia’s biggest policy no-brainer
The Herald has a long history of exposing corruption and supporting agencies that help with that task – particularly the NSW ICAC.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:35:58 +1000
Melbourne teacher charged with committing sexual abuse at schools, public places
A Melbourne school teacher charged with historic child sex abuse offences allegedly committed her crimes in both public places and at primary schools across Melbourne.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:30:25 +1000
Demons leave out Tom McDonald as Blues lose Jack Silvagni with ankle sprain
Melbourne have omitted premiership forward Tom McDonald for their Anzac Day eve clash with Richmond, favouring Ben Brown and Sam Weideman.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:58:43 +1000
Disability organisation apologises at inquest into death of 11-year-old boy hit by train
Alex Raichman managed to escape through an unsecured window in April 2018 because locks had not been installed as requested.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:57:03 +1000
Fourth man charged over missing man linked to body-in-concrete probe
Lachlan James Griffiths, 35, was reported missing by his family on January 26. His body has not been found, but his disappearance has been linked to the body-in-concrete case.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:45:26 +1000
Why it makes little sense for the Dragons to release Tariq Sims early
St George Illawarra told their NSW star he wouldn’t be offered a contract beyond this season. But will they keep him for the rest of 2022?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:43:42 +1000
‘I will back it in’: Chris Scott supports anti-dissent rule, will try to curb frustration
Geelong coach Chris Scott says it’s wrong to assume that when he reacts to an incident in the coach’s box it’s because of the umpires, but he’s happy to contain any frustration with decisions during games.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:26:40 +1000
Weatherley returns to lay groundwork for trans-Tasman spring sortie
Sam Weatherley feels Maria Farina is capable of finding her way back to the winner’s circle on her work since arriving in Sydney.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:17:28 +1000
What is hyperpop and why are we all listening to it?
After years of DIYers making deranged bangers in their bedrooms, it finally seems the genre’s on the verge of a mainstream breakthrough.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:09:51 +1000
‘I’ve never seen that before’: Lord, how do you get rid of 200,000 rats on an island?
The rats on Lord Howe Island were a problem for more than a century. But a new program has the island undergoing an “ecological renaissance” as native birds and snails return.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:05:00 +1000
‘It almost broke me’: How a house move exposes the impermanency of life
Moving to a new place involves an inevitable stocktake – not just of your goods, but of your emotional life.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:03:00 +1000
Power shots: The photographs more potent than words
War, COVID-19, climate change: highlights from the 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:01:00 +1000
From Wondai to Bondi: A country boy’s love letter to Sydney
A sexy hot mess of a city, the NSW capital dares those from interstate to move in with her. And when they do, it’s often fireworks all round.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
‘Jet pilots don’t have rear-vision mirrors’: In defence of riding roughshod
Nash Rawiller’s saddle pluck will long be remembered after his fence-scraping run in the Hall Mark Stakes, but it challenged the rules of racing.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Intimate play brings to life a trio of teenage revolutionaries
Dan Giovanni’s Melbourne Theatre Company production of Slap. Bang. Kiss. resurrects the trend of intimate theatre with an intense focus on script and performance.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Port Macquarie pubs call last drinks in $100 million deal
Tree-changers and a surge in domestic tourism have led to a rise in demand for regional pubs, and the owner of two Port Macquarie pubs is testing the market.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +1000
Author Damon Galgut: ‘I’m mistrustful of writers who are certain they’re brilliant’
The Booker Prize-winning writer discusses overcoming childhood cancer, failed attempts at novels, and when he’d sleep with someone who doesn’t own books.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:57:45 +1000
Todd Sampson’s neo-Nazi row: New series on hate and social media slammed
A two-part documentary has been embraced by far-right figures and decried by anti-fascist activists.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:56:59 +1000
Inside the Wests Tigers review: The 6 key takeouts that have changed Maguire
The Herald spoke to several key figures at the club to find out the major takeaways from the review and how things have changed at Tiger Town in 2022.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:56:15 +1000
‘Dark stain’ on Singapore: Branson fights to save low-IQ man from death
Richard Branson has appealed directly to Singapore’s president and prime minister to spare Nagen’s life and warned of potential financial ramifications if the execution goes ahead.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:56:00 +1000
A ring of deception
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week, a child’s cunning move – all for a hug.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:55:00 +1000
Two minutes with Danny Katz: Coming clean on living with a hoarder
This question hits a personal note for our Modern Guru: can a minimalist live with a compulsive junk collector?

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:53:30 +1000
Flip chart comedian revels in second career as spooky kids author
Better known for her flip chart routines, Bec Hill has written the second book in her Horror Heights series for child readers.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:52:00 +1000
Naps, no phones and bath time: How youth is wasted on the young
Our little ones may be in a rush to grow up, but they’ll soon realise that childhood offers plenty of advantages.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:51:00 +1000
Serving suggestion: Could conscription ease the hospitality staffing crisis?
A mandatory stint waiting tables may be the answer to the industry’s employee shortages.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:50:00 +1000
Good Weekend letters to the editor: April 23
Want to chat? We’d love to hear from you. Send your letters to goodweekend@​goodweekend.com.au

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:47:49 +1000
Melbourne agent arrested over stolen real estate signs
MJ Docking and Associates director Adam Docking was arrested and interviewed on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the theft of signs that are believed to belong to other real estate agencies.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:45:00 +1000
‘My passion is for the women’s game’: Andre Ponga denies conflict of interest in NRLW role
The father of Newcastle’s recently re-signed captain says Kalyn gave him his blessing to continue pursuing a role with the Knights’ women’s side.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:44:15 +1000
Best of cartoons, April 22, 2022
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:39:00 +1000
How the kids steered Jack in the right direction on road to recovery
Stricken golf legend Jack Newton was in a dark place when he drove the family to their first Saturday morning shopping expedition together since the accident in his specially adapted car.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:32:09 +1000
Time conquers all those who served. But we can remember them
When soldiers and veterans, families and bystanders attend Anzac Day services throughout the land on Monday, they will hear, and recite - some quietly in contemplation, others more loudly - words that rose from the battlefields.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:32:08 +1000
No luck in this draw: Tim Wilson second last on Goldstein ballot paper
Donkey voters will be numbering “teal” independent Zoe Daniel above Wilson, the incumbent Liberal, after the official draw of the ballot on Friday. Now, let the preference negotiations commence.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +1000
The Avengers have been with us for 10 years. Have they made movies better or worse?
Despite their box-office billions, the MCU films aren’t universally loved. As they continue to dominate cinemas, more and more film-lovers are questioning whether these films are a net bad for cinema.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +1000
Longley on why Kings can’t win NBL title ... and why it will be sweet when they do
The Chicago Bulls and Australian Boomers legend has become Yoda for the Sydneysiders as they chase a first championship since 2005.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:26:52 +1000
Killer who stabbed partner, then drank beer is jailed for at least 20 years
Petero Baleinapuka stabbed mother-of-two Angela O’Donnell to death in Woonona on New Year’s Eve 2019 and then fled the scene.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:36:27 +1000
Gallery: The best photos form around the world
Gallery: The best photos form around the world



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