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Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +1000
A gap year around Australia changed our family
I expected that we would experience adventures, sights, sites and discoveries in a trip around Australia. But I hadn’t predicted the sheer level of growth we'd undergo as individuals and as a family.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +1000
The first months were hard, then Nibal learnt the best thing about Australia
What is it about Australia that makes us the lucky country? Three women share why they have made their home here for very different reasons.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 20:00:00 +1000
Smoke on the water: How Fraser Island is rising from the ashes
One of the natural wonders of the world, Fraser Island was hit by a bushfire that scorched more than half of the World Heritage-listed site. A month after the flames were contained, a small group takes a journey to the island paradise to assess the d...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:57:00 +1000
How Bambi Northwood-Blyth perfected the art of dressing for work
The model also shares how her favourite fashion era and family have influenced her style throughout the years.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:27:52 +1000
The road ahead: where AFLW clubs stand

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 19:06:46 +1000
Birthday boy Berry snatches jockey’s premiership lead
Berry celebrated his 30th birthday on Thursday, rode a winning double at Canterbury on Friday and then backed up it with a treble at Randwick on Saturday.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:58:22 +1000
Heat Waves by Glass Animals tops triple J’s Hottest 100
Local acts made up 66 per cent of this year’s list, a fitting musical send-off to 2020 given many Australian acts couldn’t tour the festival circuit or even play at their local pub for months on end.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:47:26 +1000
Coronavirus updates LIVE: Western Australia to relax NSW and Queensland border rules; Invasion Day rallies planned
Victoria reached 16 days without community transmission on Friday, while Queensland and NSW also recorded no new local cases.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:47:20 +1000
Warne tips Renegades cult hero for IPL stardom
Leg-spinner Peter Hatzoglou has become an overnight sensation and Shane Warne has declared his next stop will be the Indian Premier League.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:45:00 +1000
History Test: Langer, coaches deserve share of blame for repeating mistakes
Captain Tim Paine has carried the can for Australia’s loss, but questions are also being asked about coach Justin Langer and his backroom staff.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:34:08 +1000
Western get first win of season in record-breaking nine-goal thriller
Western United grabbed their first win of the season in an astonishing 5-4 victory over Perth Glory in which a record eight second-half goals were scored

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Recharged Barty ready to make up for lost time
Ashleigh Barty turns 25 in just a few months and already has had two significant breaks from tennis.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:24:30 +1000
Indigenous backlash: ‘Proud’ Gillespie backs CA, Lalor hits out at Morrison’s Australia Day stance
The PM has come under more fire for his views on how the game is marking January 26, as Indigenous former Test star Jason Gillespie threw his support behind Cricket Australia.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:11:53 +1000
‘Sometimes I experience nothing, other times it’s rampant’: Sexual material warning on Roblox
Cyber-safety experts have sounded the alarm over vulnerabilities in popular gaming platform Roblox that could leave children exposed to sexually suggestive content.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 18:03:54 +1000
Murray ‘devastated’ to miss Melbourne, 10 positive cases in Australian Open quarantine
Andy Murray is officially out of the Australian Open, “gutted” after withdrawing due to his positive COVID-19 status, leaving Tennis Australia with a wildcard up its sleeve.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:44:37 +1000
Swimmers take the plunge at Portsea as major swim events return
Around 2000 competitors hit the water at the Mornington Peninsula for the Portsea Swim Classic, the first major in-person swimming event this year.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:44:37 +1000
Olympic flame: Barty’s burning ambition
Ashleigh Barty is clinging to dreams of playing tennis at an Olympics – preferably in Tokyo – but the world No.1 will be guided by expert health advice.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:43:24 +1000
Queensland records no new COVID-19 cases but virus found in wastewater
The chief health officer said there were three locations in Queensland where COVID-19 was found in wastewater and warned residents to get tested.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:27:20 +1000
Man’s body recovered after Coffs Harbour breakwall tragedy
The man disappeared after a powerful wave crashed over the breakwall on Thursday evening.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Power couple ready to strike again with front-running tactics
The stable have struck at an exceptional 36% over the past 12 months at the Central Coast track.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race preview and tips for Wyong on Sunday
Everything you need to know to find a winner at the feature meeting on the Central Coast.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:36:15 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:34:53 +1000
Future looks bright for Artorius - but will it be Diamond or further
Artorius landed the spoils in scintillating style in Sandown’s two year old race, and a plethora of opportunities over various distances now await

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:01:05 +1000
Former tennis prospect Yanni Wetzell holds serve in NBL
In another life Yanni Wetzell might be contending for the Australian Open. Instead he is chasing a future in the NBA.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:30:00 +1000
Kee’ahn rides a wave of Indigenous talent
The power of community, and shared music, will help bring light on a heavy day for indigenous Australians.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:20:13 +1000
Sydneysiders head for the coast as four-day heatwave hits
The heatwave will continue to intensify over the next few days until hitting its peak on Tuesday.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:15:35 +1000
Retirement in Florida? Tom Brady’s next move might be to the Super Bowl
After being written off by many following his final game for the Patriots, the legendary quarterback is one win away from a Super Bowl appearance with the Buccaneers

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:09:32 +1000
Sydney tourist attractions ‘decimated’ by border closures and travel restrictions
Tourism operators say domestic travellers will not fill the gap left by international visitors.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
“It’s the price I pay”: the line Judith Lucy can’t cross with Denise Scott
The longtime friends and sometime comedy partners found there was a fraction too much talk of friction when putting together their new stand-up show.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
See Hear: there’s plenty to see and do in Melbourne this week
From Missy Higgins at the Bowl to Chunky Move at the Monash MPavilion, Melbourne’s arts scene is turning up the heat.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Best of the week: what to see, hear and do from January 24 to 30
From an Australia Day led by First Nations people, to a baby sea lion at Taronga and Wong Kar Wai's films on the big screen, here's your week ahead.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
How Anne Edmonds survived lockdown in a one-bedroom apartment
Watching renovation shows, listening to Lucinda Williams and developing an appreciation of jazz helped the comedian carve out her own space.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
NITV/Ten dawn smoking ceremony simulcast to start national day
The NITV/Ten joint broadcast then progresses through panel discussions and performances from indigenous artists.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Have we got a show for you: Music theatre returns to Melbourne
With Moulin Rouge and more on the way, it's going to be a big year for musicals in Melbourne

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:54:50 +1000
Tuck CTE diagnosis another wake-up call for players: concussion expert
Concussion expert Alan Pearce says there remains a reluctance among players at all levels to be completely honest about how they feel after a head knock.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:46:13 +1000
‘Critical’: Biden orders review of domestic violent extremism threat
The announcement is a stark acknowledgement of the national security threat posed by American extremists motivated by radical ideology.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:45:00 +1000
Cummins and goings: Paine has done a sterling job, but it might be time for change at top
Australia’s approach, tactics and lack of imagination were exposed by a tremendous Indian effort. Lessons must be learnt.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:37:14 +1000
‘Like a movie’: Career legacy on McGregor’s mind before UFC 257 clash
The Irish combat sports superstar faces Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi, a fellow power puncher with a flair for dramatic finishes.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:04:09 +1000
Margaret Court’s sister ‘disgusted’ after Andrews condemns Australia Day award
Margaret Court’s sister has defended a decision to recognise the tennis great with the highest Australia Day honour and says she’s “disgusted” with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews for condemning it.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:53:49 +1000
Mundine says Rabbitohs must ‘move heaven and Earth’ to keep Mitchell
Anthony Mundine has hailed Latrell Mitchell the best player in the NRL and called on South Sydney to lock him away on a massive new deal immediately.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:27:23 +1000
China’s frozen food coronavirus theory has shoppers shunning imports
Consumer distrust is being fuelled partly by statements from the government, which has taken steps to curb the risk of virus spreading via food imports.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:18:25 +1000
Spain backs away from quarantine criticism, but maintains ‘solidarity’ with players
Spain’s national tennis body has dramatically backed away from its vehement criticism of Australian health authorities, Tennis Australia and their handling of quarantine measures.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:02:49 +1000
Guardiola calls for fewer teams in Premier League, EFL
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called for a reduction in the number of clubs in the Premier League and English Football League.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:02:02 +1000
Elderly woman assaulted during home invasion in Concord
A 92-year-old woman is in hospital after being assaulted during a home invasion in Sydney’s inner west.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:58:16 +1000
Three Sydney men dead after being swept into surf at Port Kembla
Just after 10pm on Friday night emergency services responded to reports that up to three people had been washed into the surf.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:49:03 +1000
‘The dream is to play Tests’: Super Sixer Philippe looking beyond white-ball success
Josh Philippe is one of the most exciting players in the BBL, but says his ultimate aim is to play Test cricket.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:45:44 +1000
Pfizer to supply 40 million shots for poor countries
The deal is a boost to the global program known as COVAX, as wealthy nations have snapped up most of the millions of coming shots.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:40:12 +1000
Starc could slip 'back to the pack' if change is made
Fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been urged to regain his swing while James Pattinson is in a battle to earn selection for next month’s tour of South Africa.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:39:42 +1000
Fremantle council stripped of control of ‘tent city’s’ Pioneer Park by state government
The state government has taken control of Pioneer Park and called in police in an extraordinary move to dismantle a controversial homeless camp.

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 11:33:14 +1000
Solar and battery-run Brisbane neighbourhoods to save on bills
Two Queensland neighbourhoods being developed to run with 100 per cent solar and battery is set to save home owners $1600 per year on their power bills.



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