7 h. ago FED UP Joey calls for serious change to ‘dangerous’ tackle: Freddy & the Eighth

On this edition of Freddy & the Eighth Roosters star James Tedesco joins the show, revealing how last year’s Origin axing surprised him. Joey ERUPTS at the return of cannonball tackles and calls for it to be banned. Freddy can’t keep his mouth shut and spills the beans on a hilarious Tommy Raudonikis story. Plus, the gang predict who will make the finals in a congested NRL ladder.

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7 h. ago Blinkers to have The Grey focused on return to winner’s circle

An important gear change can propel a popular home track three-year-old into his second career win at Thursday’s Hawkesbury meeting.

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19 h. ago Those collectors rummaging through our bins? Our recycling system relies on them

The Return and Earn scheme has dramatically cut litter while boosting recycling, but are the environmental benefits coming at a social cost?

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34 h. ago Virgin Australia shares take off on ASX despite Mideast jitters

Virgin Australia has returned to the Australian sharemarket after more than four years’ absence, investors are keen, even as global aviation suffers new challenges.

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35 h. ago Virgin Australia shares take off, rising 7.9 per cent in ASX return

Virgin Australia has returned to the Australian sharemarket after more than four years’ absence, and investors are keen.

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43 h. ago Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)

Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.

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53 h. ago Iran puts Trump ‘the gambler’ on notice as US warns against choking crucial oil shipping route

Iran’s parliament has endorsed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the bombing of its nuclear facilities, as US leaders say the strikes are an opportunity for Tehran to return to the negotiating table.

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56 h. ago The big problem with Carlton’s list: Key takeouts from round 15

There is a major obsession with Carlton’s headline acts but less focus on how much they rely on battlers, recycled players and reclamation projects. And, was Ross right? We analyse the free kicks awarded against tagger Marcus Windgaher.

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61 h. ago ‘He’s in our best 17’: Broncos star’s plea for Cobbo to return and remain

As Selwyn Cobbo stayed on the Broncos’ outer, he was outshone by two teammates in reserve grade. But one star revealed why the off contract flyer must remain.

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62 h. ago ‘People want new experiences’: Manly’s Sake to shut as hospo giant changes direction

The operator of the beachside spot will also close El Camino, while the business puts greater focus on “unique venues” and pulls back on its Bavarian chain.

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66 h. ago ‘Economic suicide’: US warns Iran as it moves to choke crucial oil shipping route

Iran’s parliament has endorsed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the bombing of its nuclear facilities, as US leaders say the strikes are an opportunity for Tehran to return to the negotiating table.

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3 d. ago ‘I shouldn’t have driven’: Ezra Mam reflects on that crash, Leniu, and the lessons learned

He knows many believe he’s lucky to still have a career in football. He agrees with them. After a rollercoaster two years, Broncos playmaker is merely focused on becoming a better person.

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4 d. ago ‘I’ve come a long way’: Sam Konstas returns to Australian Test team, inked and inspired

After a rollercoaster start to his career, the young star is back for the Tests against the West Indies with a fresh tattoo and a sharpened focus as he eyes a permanent spot at the top of the order.

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4 d. ago The Liberals need to be sufficiently assertive to fix their gender problem. Allow me to woman

Women don’t need protection. They need promotion. They need power. Recognising that is the best way for the Liberals to return to power themselves.

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4 d. ago What must the Libs do to fix their gender problem? Allow me to woman

Women don’t need protection. They need promotion. They need power. Recognising that is the best way for the Liberals to return to power themselves.

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4 d. ago ‘It could have been fatal’: What pushed crime author Mark Brandi to focus on writing

The award-winning writer discusses the challenges he faced growing up in rural Victoria – and how a bit of good (and bad) luck changed his life.

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5 d. ago Residents of Rongelap were rescued in 1985, they long to return home

The Castle Bravo bomb was detonated in 1954 at Bikini Atoll, just 140 kilometres from Rongelap Atoll, a classic Pacific paradise with an enormous lagoon.

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6 d. ago AFL teams and expert tips: Curnow named, Papley and Greene return but Swans leader dropped

After a week in the spotlight, Charlie Curnow has been named to take his place in the Blues’ side against North Melbourne.

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6 d. ago Anonymous Sydneysider still yet to claim whopping $100m jackpot

A week after a single ticket scooped the full Powerball jackpot, lotto officials still have no idea who the winner is.

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6 d. ago Erin Patterson murder trial day 35 as it happened: Accused mushroom cook’s defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, finishes closing statement, reminds jury the ‘standard is proof beyond reasonable doubt’

Defence barrister Colin Mandy, SC, has concluded his closing address in Morwell’s courtroom four. The jury will return next week.

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