Thursday, 25 April 2019

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Wright advances but faces a showdown with Florence

Top Australian surfing hope Owen Wright has set up an absorbing Rip Curl Pro heat with Hawaiian star John John Florence.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:32:02 +0800

Controversial WA uranium mine given approval day before federal election was called

"This kind of decisionmaking is dangerous as it kowtows to mining companies rather than protecting the environment.”

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:28:59 +0800

What's outside 'the Canberra bubble'? We're travelling Australia to find out

Intrepid reporter Nick Bonyhady is catching trains, boats and buses all the way from Hobart to Cairns to find out what Australian voters care about most this federal election.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:28:14 +0800

Coastal campaigners look to ride big wave of worry over gas, oil plans

Voters are concerned about the state of their fragile coastlines and are using the federal election to demand action.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:23:12 +0800

What caused the Notre-Dame blaze? Top theories emerge

Investigators are homing in on two central theories: a short-circuit or rogue cigarette.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:15:16 +0800

Returning Greene 'thrives' on booing, says Giants coach

While debate rages over booing in the AFL, GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron says returning star Toby Greene plays better when the crowd jeers him.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:55:35 +0800

Carlton captain Brianna Davey joins Magpies

Carlton captain Brianna Davey will make her way to Collingwood in a hefty trade that saw the Magpies give up four picks.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:28:04 +0800

GWS Giants to keep Swans guessing over Davis' ankle ahead of derby

GWS Giants coach Leon Cameron admits Phil Davis is no certainty to play in Saturday night's derby, despite his co-captain being named at full-back.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:10:37 +0800

Bridge sets his sights on new goal with Mounties

Vastly experienced striker Mark Bridge will take up a football operations role with Mounties as he prepares for the end of his playing days.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:59:57 +0800

Missing Brisbane father, daughter not seen for two days

Police believe they may be driving to Townsville in a white 2006 Mitsubishi 380 sedan.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:39:46 +0800

Rod Rosenstein fires back at critics over Mueller report

Rosenstein appointed Mueller as special counsel in May 2017, and has overseen the investigation since.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:35:57 +0800

Please, can you leave our wombs out of this?

If we indulge in mummy wars, fertility wars, or any other wars devised to divide us, we all lose.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:53:49 +0800

Man charged after scuffle with photographer at Fraser Anning press conference

A 19-year-old man has been charged with assault and intimidation after an altercation following a press conference with the far-right senator.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:29:19 +0800

New Michael Hutchence documentary explores source of his depression

A decade in the making, Mystify is a tribute from the director of Dogs in Space to his friend and collaborator that aims to show the man as he really was.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:18:51 +0800

Dyson's latest heater purifier combo is a smart way to clean your air

With some clever upgrades over the previous model, the Pure Hot + Cool Link still provides fresh, clean air all year round.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:07:30 +0800

Macron tries to save his presidency by cutting taxes, elite school

The French President has promised a new wave of tax cuts for France's middle classes, as he seeks to placate Yellow Vest protesters and reinvigorate his flagging government.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:57:50 +0800

Glencore faces new corruption investigation in the US

The world's biggest commodity trader is under investigation by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission for possible corrupt practices.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:28:20 +0800

'Spewing whatever vitriol they want': actor slams red carpet blog

Olivia Munn came after popular red carpet blog Go Fug Yourself in an essay posted to Twitter.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:44:18 +0800

Judge jails former WA teacher 'of good character' over child porn

The former school teacher admitted to having a sexual interest in young girls, but did not seek help due to embarrassment and fear of repercussions.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:03:57 +0800

Music reviews: Pink, Lizzo, Stealing Sheep, Chris Potter, Quais Essar and more

Quais Essar I Am Afghan, Afghani is Currency Vol III - Zahir, Lizzo's Cuz I Love You, Stealing Sheep's Big Wows, Chris Potter's Circuits, Gautier Capucon's Schumann, Pink's Hurts 2B Human

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0800

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:07:55 +0800

Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:10:03 +0800

Seven Logan councillors to be automatically suspended

Logan residents will be left with just four councillors, with the majority of the council automatically suspended after being charged with integrity offences.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:23:06 +0800

Wonder why prisoners re-offend? Here's my son's story

Most prisoners get no rehabilitation or education. Even finding a book to read is chore in this revolving-door system for criminals, writes an inmate's father.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:45:15 +0800

Prince William visits Al Noor mosque to meet Christchurch shooting survivors

Prince William is meeting about 160 survivors of the mosque attacks in Christchurch on Friday morning, on his second day in the country.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:04:36 +0800

Tigers forward Chee Kam guilty of assaulting ride-share driver

The player pleaded guilty to common assault at Waverley Local Court after a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm was withdrawn.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:57:14 +0800

WA man jailed for six years over online sex shows with girls overseas

A Perth man who chatted with people online who were selling live sex shows of young girls in the Philippines has been jailed for six years.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:49:10 +0800

Sandcastle spat: Mum charged after slapping another mother at Perth primary school

Police said an altercation between the two women broke out at Dalkeith Primary School on March 14, around pick up time at 3pm.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:20:14 +0800

'Mastermind' of Sri Lanka attacks never hid his hatred

Authorities were well aware of the Islamic school dropout with an unlicensed mosque who openly called for the slaughter of infidels. But nothing happened.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:42:56 +0800

Phoney German heiress found guilty, faces deportation

A New York woman masquerading as a German heiress has been found guilty of stealing more than $US200,00 ($284,000) from banks and friends through an elaborate web of lies.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:09:56 +0800

NRL players must act 'higher than the law': Cronk

Cronk was one of a handful of senior Sydney Roosters players who met with NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg and other senior executives on Friday.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:40:16 +0800

Sam Oliver awarded $100,000 over Nine News 'coward punch' broadcast

A judge found the British man was defamed by the broadcaster after he was acquitted of causing grievous bodily harm by hitting former Rugby Sevens captain James Stannard.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:04:15 +0800

Family and friends 'heartbroken' as vigil planned for Natalina Angok

A group of about 15 family members and friends have attended a short court appearance for Christopher Bell, who is accused of murdering Natalina Angok in Melbourne's Chinatown. A vigil is planned for Friday night.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:32:12 +0800

'We’ve become a nanny state' over booing: Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge believes “we’ve become a nanny state” with regards to footy fans booing at matches in recent days.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:21:57 +0800

The golden age of Jacki Weaver: 'I'm prepared for it to evaporate'

Her surprise career in Hollywood, alcohol, drugs, breast reductions, sexual abuse, a health scare, the Queen ... the Oscar nominee is as full throttle as ever.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:20:11 +0800

No jail for woman who kept disabled pair prisoner, robbed, raped them

Disabled woman who held two intellectually impaired women captive for nearly two months, took their benefit payments and digitally raped them has avoided jail.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:09:02 +0800

Perth man has 'lenient' sentence doubled after attacking grandmother, raping half-sister

The state prosecutor appealed his sentence on the basis of his “appalling” conduct.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:25:47 +0800

'A battle for the soul of this nation': Joe Biden makes his 2020 pitch

The 76-year old former vice president is not offering a political revolution but a return to normalcy: the third term of the Obama-Biden era. 

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:11:36 +0800

'Beautiful nightmare' crab with cartoonish eyes discovered

This species that lived 95 million years ago sported a lobster-like shell, legs flattened like oars, wrench-like claws and huge eyes protruding from its head.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:53:20 +0800

Counter-terror police arrest man in North Melbourne

Victoria Police's Joint Counter Terrorism Team has arrested a man next to St Mary's church in North Melbourne.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:42:48 +0800

Bridging the gender pay gap, one case at a time

The path to more equal pay for women is one issue that could be significantly affected by the result of the forthcoming federal election.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:39:30 +0800

Pygmalion review: Shaw's dazzling humour survives some jolts over the cobblestones

New Theatre's uneven production of Pygmalion still brings the leads to life.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:29:20 +0800

How TB and other diseases helped to shape modern architecture

A seemingly random connection has long intrigued historian Beatriz Colomina.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:30:52 +0800

Troubled IOOF hit with fresh action by super regulator

The troubled wealth manager has been given show cause notices and will not contest the allegations it breached its licence.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:10:40 +0800

'A radical departure': Trump’s stonewalling takes clash to new level

It is an extreme position even measured against the reluctance of past administrations to produce potentially damaging witnesses and evidence.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:42:02 +0800

Watson calls stumps on professional cricket in Australia

The one-time Australian Test captain will continue to play limited overseas tournaments  but will only play grade cricket in Sydney for Sutherland next summer in order to spend more time with his family.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:27:28 +0800

Terrine the trigger after 'more than 30' get gastro at $725 MCG lunch

"It was served to me, but I didn’t want to have a go at it": Eddie McGuire describes guests collapsing at an official Anzac Day lunch at the MCG in a vicious bout of food poisoning.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:09:35 +0800

Hawkes eyes another potential top-liner taking flight at Hawkesury

Hawkesbury's stand-alone meeting, where Chautauqua launched his resounding finish in the Guineas  of 2014, holds the spotlight for potential and competitive action.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:53:40 +0800

Snowden's tri-state attack features Redzel looking for Victory

Dual Everest winner Redzel hasn't won since his second triumph in Australia's richest race but gets the chance to have the Victory Stakes on his terms.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:40:02 +0800

Woman, 94, injured after truck rear-ends ute on Pacific Motorway

The day before, a 78-year-old male motorcyclist was also rear-ended while sitting at a red light in Brisbane's south-west.

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:59:36 +0800


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