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Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:50:14 +1000
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Red-hot Bombers blitz timid Saints, Gresham and Redman injured
Follow all the action on our AFL live blog for this Easter Saturday.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:49:18 +1000
Vale Carla Zampatti: ‘Outsider’ who blazed a trail to the front and centre of Australian fashion
As an Italian immigrant and a single mother forging a career in the 1970s, Carla Zampatti had reason to see herself as an outsider. But she quickly worked to the front and centre of Australian fashion, where she remained for five decades, right up un...

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:43:30 +1000
Essendon thrash insipid Saints to record Ben Rutten’s first win
Essendon have belted a deplorable St Kilda, who look a long way off being a finals contender this season.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Vaccination hubs taking the Easter long weekend off
Metro hubs such Monash Health, Western Health, Austin Health and Barwon Health have closed all or some of their vaccination sites over the long weekend.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:30:00 +1000
‘Like JT with Ponga’s skill set’: Why Walker’s ready for the NRL
Teen sensation Sam Walker will make his NRL debut two years to the day since he sat down with the Roosters to hear their sales pitch.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:30:00 +1000
‘Outrageous’: Disappointment turns to anger after Byron Bay Bluesfest axed
The pubs are full and the coronavirus testing sites are deserted after the state government cancelled Bluesfest and enforced new restrictions based on one locally acquired case of COVID-19.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:30:00 +1000
Men sought after ‘endangered powerful owl’ shot dead in state forest
Victoria’s conservation watchdog is seeking information about two men who were filmed allegedly killing native wildlife, including the endangered powerful owl.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:26:27 +1000
John Morris building irresistible case for new contract as Cronulla crush Cowboys
The Sharks smacked North Queensland 48-10 to further enhance their coach’s hopes of extending his stay at the club.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:20:12 +1000
Waller and McEvoy give Hungry Heart recipe for group 1 success
Hungry Heart continued trainer Chris Waller’s remarkable record with fillies  winning the Phar Lap Stakes and going on to   group 1 victories.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:09:43 +1000
2021 AFL teams and expert tips for round three
All the ins and outs for round three of the 2021 season as they drop before the weekend, plus our experts’ tips.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +1000
Gutsy effort against Brumbies proves Waratahs should have backed Penney
I was bewildered by the decision to sack the NSW coach, and Friday’s brave loss to the Brumbies showed there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:56:00 +1000
‘We won’t promote mediocrity’: NRL pushing ahead with expansion despite great divide
Already half a dozen teams are all but out of contention to make the finals, yet the NRL could still expand a competition that only a handful can win.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:53:47 +1000
Ten funeral mourners exempt from Queensland COVID rules since June
Grieving families have applied for exemptions to enter Queensland, leave quarantine or have extra mourners at funerals.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:39:54 +1000
‘Brisbane doesn’t want it’: Why Gladstone believes it should be the end of the Inland Rail line
Gladstone says its port offers more flexibility than Brisbane’s, and terminating the rail line there “has the potential to deliver considerable freight productivity benefits” for Queensland.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:25:18 +1000
Easter heroes set for group 1 targets at Queensland winter carnival
Hang Man and Mr Quickie pulled off the Caulfield Easter double of the Easter Cup and Victoria Handicap, and both will now be aimed at Queensland’s winter riches.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:24:07 +1000
Sir Dragonet joins legends and sets up Queen Elizabeth clash
The Tancred-Cox Plate double has only been completed in different forms by Makybe Diva, Octagonal, Might And Power, Boncrusher, Our Poetic Prince and Kingston Town.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Race-by-race tips and preview for Mudgee on Sunday
Everything you need to know to pick a winner at Mudgee on Sunday.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +1000
Duggan’s fillies primed for Easter breakthrough at Mudgee
Adam Duggan will spend Easter Sunday at Mudgee where he saddles up two promising fillies chasing maiden wins.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:59:17 +1000
Sacked Penney ‘proud’ of Waratahs response but missed kick haunts Harrison
Less than a week after being shown the door, Rob Penney has given a big thumbs up to the Waratahs for showing fight in their two-point loss to the Brumbies.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:55:47 +1000
Man dies, pair in hospital after fight breaks out on Fraser Coast
Police are investigating the death of the 58-year-old man, who succumbed to his injuries after Saturday afternoon’s brawl.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:51:19 +1000
Collingwood edge out Kangaroos after Brown boots winning goal
Collingwood will face Brisbane in a preliminary final next week after handing North Melbourne a single goal loss on Saturday in a thrilling contest at Victoria Park.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:37:12 +1000
Sun Yang hearing won’t hang over Tokyo Games, say experts
Banned swimmer Sun Yang will face another CAS hearing but it’s unlikely the verdict will be left hanging in time for him to swim at the Tokyo Olympics.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 16:15:23 +1000
Papenhuyzen says Tedesco is still the best, Bellamy says gap is closing
Ryan Papenhuyzen still rates James Tedesco as the best full-back in the NRL but his coach Craig Bellamy says that gap is closing.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:57:46 +1000
Young Bloods tear strips off Tigers in Longmire coaching masterclass
After upsetting preliminary finalist, Brisbane, in round one, the Swans sent a seismic shock around the competition with their 45-point drubbing of Richmond.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:35:54 +1000
Tuesday is D-Day for Souths and Reynolds
Adam Reynolds is expected to learn this week if the Rabbitohs will budge on their one-year offer or force him to market.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:31:47 +1000
Carla Zampatti, an icon who defined power dressing for working women
As a working mother in the 1970s, Zampatti felt like an outsider. In fact, she was a trailblazer, helping women find their power through dress.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:09:59 +1000
‘Kill the bill’: British activists to rally against new protest law
Since the bill was brought before Parliament last month, there have been sporadic protests, including violent ones in which a police station was bombarded with bricks and glass bottles.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:06:50 +1000
AstraZeneca vaccine rollout to continue after clotting case in Melbourne
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd says the evidence points to link between the vaccine and the rare clotting condition.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +1000
Making the Yards tick - Collingwood’s bold new arts precinct
In the grounds of the former Collingwood TAFE, Collingwood Yards is designed to bring together artists of all disciplines.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:35:51 +1000
‘Why would I stay home’: Melburnians lap up last sip of summer
Melbourne has topped 30 degrees on Saturday, with the beaches and pools state-wide busy as Victorians try to cool off.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:23:32 +1000
Teenager among four charged for allegedly raping girls at a Brisbane party
The accused, charged with more than 50 serious offences, were due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Saturday after three teenage girls were allegedly drugged and raped in Toowong.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:21:31 +1000
‘Bigger than life’: Tributes for Carla Zampatti after fashion icon’s death at 78
The designer has been remembered as someone who championed talent and thrived in the cut-throat world of Australian fashion.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 14:17:16 +1000
Dees like it hot: Melbourne surge into AFLW preliminary finals
Maddison Gay’s late goal and some hard tackling from the Demons saw them outlast the Fremantle Dockers to win Saturday’s qualifying final at Casey Fields.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:59:00 +1000
Friend could remain with Roosters if he chooses to retire
Jake Friend will go into a crucial meeting on Tuesday to decide his playing future knowing there is a post-career job at the club waiting for him if he wants it.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:42:56 +1000
Eels rest marathon man Gutherson, but don’t blame speed of the game
The Eels skipper was ordered to take it easy at training this week after chalking up more than 10 kilometres against Cronulla.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:33:07 +1000
Gallery: Carla Zampatti’s life in pictures
Legendary fashion designer Carla Zampatti has died at the age of 78.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:28:30 +1000
‘An Australian fashion icon’: Carla Zampatti, 78, dies in hospital one week after fall
Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti has died at St Vincent’s Hospital, one week after a fall at a gala opera premiere.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:23:58 +1000
Senior Andrews government minister needs part of bowel removed, off until June
Lisa Neville has battled Crohn’s disease for 32 years and will require three months off work as she undergoes surgery.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 13:03:00 +1000
An Easter memory from childhood will always define my brother’s love
There’s an unspoken contract within my family about which stories are to be uttered and which we don’t mention, ever.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:42:46 +1000
Major League Baseball to move All-Star Game from Atlanta in protest against Georgia voting law
“Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans,” said MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, following discussions with the baseball clubs and players.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 12:18:16 +1000
Ashes let-down driving Australia’s world record push
Meg Lanning’s all-conquering team has its date with history on Sunday in New Zealand when it aims to eclipse the 21 straight one-day international victories of Ricky Ponting’s men in 2003.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 11:03:33 +1000
In three games, Walker has already kicked more goals than last season
Adelaide key forward Tex Walker has started the season on fire with 17 goals from three games as the Crows look a far better side than 2020.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:54:49 +1000
‘It’s suspicious’: Patients relocated from PA Hospital’s COVID-19 ward
Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young says the hospital will not be receiving any more COVID-19 patients, while Queensland records three new cases overnight.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:44:54 +1000
Sexual consent: Why ‘no’ is not enough in some states
Do you understand sexual consent? It's more complex than you might think.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:43:27 +1000
Why we need to hold fire on AFLW expansion
The women’s game at the top level is making great strides but with COVID-19 having an impact at grass-roots level there’s a need for patience.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:40:36 +1000
Victorians urged to push on with vaccinations
The state government says there is no direct link between the AstraZenaca vaccine and a case of rare blood clots.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:32:32 +1000
Nearly intact piece of SpaceX rocket lands at Washington state farm
The US National Weather Service said the widely reported bright objects in the sky on March 25 were remnants of the second stage of a SpaceX rocket.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 10:21:30 +1000
Gustavsson puts his stamp on Matildas, naming his first squad
Kerr heads experienced Matildas line up with a sprinkle of fresh faces and old favourites, as Gustavsson selects squad for Germany, Netherlands games.

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:56:45 +1000
‘Separated by distance but united in faith’: Holy Week celebrated in shadow of virus
At one point, Pope Francis prayed that God would give people his hope so that “we will be able to recognise you even in the darkest moments of our life.”

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 09:43:14 +1000
Easter road death toll hits four, including child killed in Princes Highway crash
Four people, including a young child, have been killed in crashes two days into the long weekend.



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