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Nathan Buckley tells Billy and JB he chose to be part of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! because he wouldn’t have to discuss things he didn’t want to on Triple M’s The Rush Hour Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Well, the answer is likely a lot more simple than you might think: Money.In 2020, Spotify acquired Rogan’s podcast The Joe Rogan Experience in a deal reported to be worth more than $A152 million. The Joe Rogan Experience is now Spotify’s most popular podcast and one of the biggest in the world, with an estimated 11 million listeners per episode.Despite Rogan repeatedly facing criticisms for his views on Covid-19 and vaccines, the controversy hasn’t stopped it raking in profits for the streaming giant.Spotify’s focus on expanding its podcast library has been increasingly evident in the past few years, with the service rapidly acquiring companies “in the emerging podcast marketplace”.In 2019 the company purchased Gimlet Media, home of podcasts such as Reply All, Homecoming and Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel, for an estimated $230 million ($A325 million).The company also spent almost $200 million ($A283 million) to buy the Ringer, which came along with a number of popular podcas

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I hate feeling like I have to clean every day. Getting a robot vacuum doesn’t mean I don’t have to clean, it just means the daily whip-around can get done by someone (or something) else. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

NBA: Joe Ingles had to be carried off the court after the Aussie went down clutching his knee during the second term of the Jazz's game with the Timberwolves. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Canada’s Defense Minister Anita Anand arrived in Kyiv on Sunday, January 30, offering support for Ukraine in its standoff with Russia even as her own government announced the withdrawal of non-essential staff from Canada’s embassy in the country. Anand said she would visit with Canadian forces stationed in Ukraine, deployed under a support mission Operation UNIFIER. On January 26, the Canadian government announced a raft of security assistance that includes an extension and expansion of the operation. On Sunday, Anand visited a memorial for victims of the 1930s famine known as the Holodomor, which claimed the lives of millions of Ukrainians, and is widely viewed as a product of Soviet policies. She also paid her respects at a wall of remembrance for victims of the conflict in eastern Ukraine involving Russian-backed forces. This footage, released by Ukrainian Military TV, shows Anand arriving in Kyiv on Sunday and meeting with Ukrainian officials. Credit: Ukrainian Military TV via Stor

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Cold-hard statistics, so long their best friend in the GOAT debate, were suddenly telling the wrong story after Rafael Nadal edged in front in the most important marker of them all by winning his 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open.But that didn’t stop Djokovic’s rabid fan base from quickly falling back on other weak arguments.Here's the ones you’ll hear the most — and why they don’t stack up.Djokovic would have won this year’s Australian Open and the 2020 US OpenIn the minds of Djokovic’s fans he’s actually won 22 grand slams not 20.They’re convinced he was cantering to the 2020 US Open crown before infamously hitting a tennis ball into a line judge and getting himself disqualified.He would have won this year’s Australian Open too if not for being unceremoniously sent home before the tournament began.They might be right, but if we’re handing out imaginary trophies then Nadal has a claim to just as many — if not more.You know why the Djoker Army were so confident of his cl

Officials warned residents in southern Florida to watch for “falling iguanas” on Sunday, January 30, amid a cold snap in the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported the cold blooded reptiles “slow down or become immobile when temps drop into the 40s.” “They may fall from trees, but they are not dead” wrote the NWS. Temperatures in parts of southern Florida plummeted as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-3.9 Celcius) on Sunday morning. This video, recorded by Twitter user @TheMulletRun, who said he filmed it in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, shows an iguana laying on the sidewalk. Credit: @TheMulletRun via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

An SES spokeswoman said they have received 249 requests for help in the past 24 hours as of 9am on Sunday after heavy rain battered the area. More than 43 people called for help for flooding, building damage and fallen trees from the Rutherglen unit, while Monash was the second busiest SES unit logging more than 24 calls. Wodonga and Chiltern — the location of the current warning — ranked third and fourth on the list. The Chiltern SES Unit wrote on social media that they had responded to five flooded houses and warned residents there were still lots of debris on the roads on Sunday morning. “What a night! Apologies for the sirens but driving around town and seeing water half way up peoples cars we knew some properties were going to be impacted,” they posted. “We are still out and about checking roads and properties collecting information to help us prepare for the next storm potentially due later today.”SES Wodonga Unit shared pictures of the damage on their Facebook page, writing they

Sky News host James Morrow says China has changed the end of the hit film Fight Club so the authorities win. “Orwell couldn’t script this better himself,” Mr Morrow said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

GROTH PREVIEW: VILLAIN VS LEGEND IN BATTLE FOR HISTORY Who will win the Australian Open Men's final? Medvedev, 25, stunned Djokovic at Flushing Meadows and he’s now focused on crushing Nadal’s Melbourne Park fairytale.“I‘m happy to have the chance to try to stop one more time, somebody from making history,” Medvedev said after his fiery semi-final victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. “I‘m not lying, I know what’s happening. I know what Rafa is going for, I knew what Novak was going for.“But it’s kind of their thing, not mine. I’m going for my second one.”Will Rafael Nadal become tennis' GOAT if he wins his 21st Grand Slam? Medvedev is going for a slice of his own history given no man has ever backed up their maiden slam with a second on the trot. Andy Murray got close, winning the 2012 US Open before losing the 2013 Australian Open to Djokovic.And it’s fitting he’s doing it against Nadal given when he was child growing up in Moscow hitting balls against a brick wall he used to pret

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet says a new COVID rescue package to be announced later today could be the last relief payment given to businesses. It comes as the state government is set to announce a $1 billion COVID rescue package aiming to support businesses crippled by restrictions. The package – to be revealed today – includes four new emergency measures targeted at businesses burdened by Omicron lockdowns. Traders who have lost more than 40 per cent of their turnover will be able to claim up to 20 per cent of their payroll. "I'm incredibly confident here in our state that all our businesses will get through – and this will hopefully be probably the last time we need to provide that financial support," Mr Perrottet told Sky News Australia. “If there’s a need there, we will support it.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Adelaide house prices keep booming but there’s still places to buy under the median price within 10km of the CBD, as well as in the hills and along the coast.Latest realestate.com.au data shows Adelaide’s median house price has reached $565,000, up 9.7 per cent for the December quarter and 15.3 per cent over all of 2021.If you don’t want to stray too far from the centre of town and your budget stretches to that metro median, then inner-northern Devon Park is worth a look.For more affordable suburbs a bit further out, but within the 10km ring, there’s plenty of options in the northwest including Woodville Gardens, Ferryden Park, Athol Park and Angle Park.To the southwest there’s the likes of Ascot Park and Clovelly Park, and Gilles Plains and Hillcrest to the northeast.Coastal options are mostly well south of the city, while your cheapest bets in the hills are Woodside and Lobethal. Mount Barker also remains well under the metro median.While there are still affordable options close to t

Electing the 80-year-old ended weeks of hand-wringing over whether prized Prime Minister Mario Draghi should be elevated, with many fearing such a move would have left the government rudderless at a highly sensitive time.The former constitutional court judge had repeatedly ruled out serving a second term, but gave in Saturday after Italy's bickering political parties failed to find another viable candidate.He was expected to be sworn in on Wednesday or Thursday. Although many expect him to leave before the end of his new seven-year term, he is likely to stay at least past elections scheduled for 2023.Draghi said the result, after eight rounds of voting over six days, was "wonderful news for Italians".Pope Francis hailed Mattarella's "generous" agreement to stay on during a period of uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which hit Italy hard.Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief brought in to lead a national unity government almost a year ago

A demonstration was held outside the Canadian parliament in Ottawa on Saturday, January 29, in support of truck drivers who had crossed the country to protest a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for cross-border travel. The so-called “Freedom Convoy” set off from British Columbia on Sunday, January 23, and arrived in Ottawa on Friday ahead of a two-day protest scheduled in the city for Saturday and Sunday. Ottawa Police told downtown residents to “expect delays and major traffic disruptions.” This footage from the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge branch of the People’s Party of Canada, which supports the protest, shows crowds outside parliament. As of January 15, Canada has required truck drivers to be fully vaccinated or face a two-week quarantine period when crossing back into Canada from the US. On January 22, the US Department of Homeland Security began requiring “non-US individuals” to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination when entering the country through land ports and ferry t

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says Foreign Affairs Minister Marise Payne has given a “strong indication” the negotiations for Agriculture Visas for Australia are nearly finalised. “Indonesia is one of the four countries that has been prepared to name themselves as one that we’re in bilateral negotiations with,” Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia. “I met with what they call a manpower minister and she was very open about the fact that they are very keen to sign up. “Marise Payne and her department are in charge of this; Marise has given us a very strong indication that those negotiations are nearly finalised and that we should see some positive outcome very soon.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Binga is in Oman keeping busy... In this episode he and Buzz catch up with the legend Shoaib Akhtar. You can send in your own questions for future episodes here: https://ift.tt/3Ijz4Wc or email thebrettleepodcast@news.com.au Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

A wrong-way driver crashed into several vehicles in various locations around the Las Vegas Valley on Friday, January 28, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) said. Dashcam footage filmed by local commuter @BrianAhuja shows a vehicle driving against traffic along the 215 Beltway in Summerlin, he said. The LVMPD warned of traffic delays as an investigation into the incident was ongoing. This is a developing story. Credit: @BrianAhuja via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The EU claims Beijing is targeting Lithuania, one of the smallest countries in the regional bloc, for allowing Taiwan to open a diplomatic outpost in its capital, Vilnius. “Launching a World Trade Organisation case is not a step we take lightly,” EU Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said in a statement.“However, after repeated failed attempts to resolve the issue bilaterally, we see no other way forward than to request WTO dispute settlement consultations with China,” he added.In a statement, Trade Minister Dan Tehan said Australia had a substantial interest in the dispute, and would seek to join consultations. “Australia opposes the use of economic coercion and discriminatory and restrictive trade practices which undermine the rules-based international trading system and cause economic harm,” he said on Saturday. “We are committed to upholding and supporting the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core. “The WTO dispute settlement system is designed to help members set

The Go Crazy singer’s reps and lawyer have not responded to requests for comment, but Brown, 32, appears to have addressed the allegations himself on social media.Posting on his Instagram Story after reports of the lawsuit were published online, the US Grammy winner wrote, “Whenever I’m releasing music or projects, ‘THEY’ try to pull some real bulls**t.” He also added a cap emoji — slang for “lies.”The alleged victim’s lawyer George Vrabeck told Page Six Friday on behalf of himself and his partner in the case, “We have no idea who ‘they’ are. Ariel Mitchell and I are attorneys representing a young woman that was raped. Come on, we’re not the Illuminati. We intend to hold ALL parties accountable so that we might begin to eradicate this behaviour from our society.”Mitchell added of Brown’s response to her client’s claims, “This is what all abusers say. We look forward to our day in court.”In the lawsuit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles, the alleged victim is identified as Jane Doe, a profe

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Second seed Daniil Medvedev and Greek number four Stefanos Tsitsipas will renew their rivalry in a repeat of last year’s Melbourne Park last-four encounter, which was won by the Russian, in a night blockbuster at Melbourne Park.The 35-year-old Spanish gladiator is two wins away from getting the jump on fellow 20-time Grand Slam champions and “big three” rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the race to become greatest male player in tennis history.Nadal, seeded sixth and with just one Australian Open crown among his 20 majors, back in 2009, had modest expectations resuming after a three-and-a-half-month lay-off with a chronic foot injury at the end of last season.But a combination of nine-time winner Djokovic’s dramatic deportation on the eve of the tournament over vaccination issues and world number three Alexander Zverev’s shock fourth-round exit cleared Nadal’s path.Nadal has been modifying his game to compensate for a degenerative bone disease in his left foot that threatens t

Sixers coach Greg Shipperd revealed on Friday morning that the club had its latest attempt to bring Smith back for the match against the Perth Scorchers rejected.Smith has played his entire BBL career with the Sixers but a rule created on January 10 meant he was unable to be selected, as he was not contracted this summer.BBL teams are only permitted to select injury replacements from a small pool of local replacement players, unless an exemption is granted.Shipperd admitted the call was difficult to swallow, especially in the face of the side’s injury woes.“Administrators (have) made a decision on technical issues in a season that’s required flexibility,” Shipperd told RSN.“The players have delivered it; we’re not getting it in return. It’s very frustrating.”Watch every KFC BBL Finals game Live & On-Demand on Kayo or catch up for FREE with minis on Kayo Freebies. Join Kayo Now >Shipperd said his troops were determined to press on and realise their dream of a third-straight title

Finance Minister Simon Birmingham says the government's $1 billion pledge to save the Great Barrier Reef is part of a “long-term commitment” to the reef’s enduring health. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce the funding injection in Cairns today to help reduce the threat from the crown-of-thorns starfish, improve land management in the reef catchment and reduce harmful runoff. “This is about continuing the type of work we’ve been applying over the last few years,” Mr Birmingham told Sky News Australia. “We’ve already had a $2 billion program and this now takes that to a $3 billion program of ongoing work.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Mask wearing in indoor public places has now been expanded to West Australia's Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions. Premier Mark McGowan warns it is only a matter of time before face coverings will be a requirement across the entire state. It comes after a Cunderdin resident tested positive to COVID during the week but there have been no confirmed cases in Great Southern at this point. The mask mandate across Perth, Peel and South West has also been extended. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

World Cup Qualifying: Ecuadorian shotstopper Alexander Dominguez was shown a red card after he kicked Brazil's Matheus Cunha in the throat. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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The non-selection of the World Cup winner came as Australia was rocked early after being sent in to bat by England in Canberra, losing two wickets inside the opening four overs. Star opener Alyssa Healy was out for a duck, while Beth Mooney, playing 10 days after surgery to repair a broken jaw, was gone for three after being called in to bat when Healy was dismissed. Without Tayla Vlaeminck, Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham, Australia had been forced to call replacement bowlers into the squad for the Test at Manuka Oval so Schutt’s experience was tipped to be vital.Watch the CommBank Women‘s Ashes Series on Kayo. Every Test, T20 & ODI Live & On-Demand. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >However, the 29-year-old missed out on playing in the fifth Test of her career, with Darcie Brown, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath and Annabel Sutherland set to share pace-bowling duties.Sources within the team explained that because Schutt had recently recovered from Covid-19 she had ye

Shadow Minister for Women and Education Tanya Plibersek says ordinary Australians “deserve a pay rise” and job security. “There's a range of cost-of-living expenses that have gone up at the same time as wages have been flatlining,” Ms Plibersek told Sky News Australia. “So for eight long years Australians haven’t seen a wage increase and in fact this budget the government is budgeting for those wages to go down.” Ms Plibersek said Labor believes they can ease cost-of-living pressures by doing something to improve wages, bringing down the cost of childcare for 97 per cent of families and bringing down power bills through cheaper renewable energy. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

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Football Australia confirmed fully vaccinated Yallop’s plight in a statement on Thursday morning, saying the 30-year-old West Ham player was “being monitored in isolation” by medical staff.The remainder of the Matildas’ playing squad and staff have returned negative tests.The Matildas, who have already qualified for the quarter-finals, are due to play Thailand in their remaining group match in Mumbai on Friday morning (AEDT).Yallop’s positive result is a reminder that Covid-19 could derail any team at the Asian Cup.Hosts India have already been expelled from the tournament after the virus spread through the camp to the extent that they couldn’t meet the requirement of a 13-player match-day squad.Earlier this week, Matildas star Emily van Egmond said the Australians were “doing everything possible” to remain healthy.“Obviously, it’s a pandemic,” van Egmond said.“It’s turned around the whole entire world, but we have the best protocols in place to keep us safe.” Via news.com.au — Austral

But while the Sydney Sixers men in the middle for the gripping final ball called it “bizarre” no-one involved thought the back-to-back champions, now headed for s showdown in the final with the Perth Scorchers, broke any rules. Sixers coach Greg Shipperd’s bold call to retire batsman Jordan Silk, who injured his hamstring while fielding, as his team needed two runs off the final ball at the SCG drew the ire of plenty. A batter is permitted to retire at any point for any reason, and doesn’t even have to be hurt to come off the field. But commentators and social media both declared the move, with last-minute inclusion Jay Lenton coming in to run for the final ball, was not in the spirit of the game, including former Test star Mark Waugh. “It’s within the rules, but it’s probably not in the spirit of the game,” he said. Siddle charged to the umpires to express his displeasure at the time but conceded post match it was within the rules. “At the time you run up and you think, you know, he h

“There are moments where [my character] Cassie was supposed to be shirtless and I would tell Sam, ‘I don’t really think that’s necessary here,’” she said in a new interview with the Independent. “He was like, ‘OK, we don’t need it.’”The up-and-coming US actress, 24, told the outlet that Levinson, 37, was receptive to her requests and always made her feel safe, the New York Post reports.“I’ve never felt like Sam has pushed it on me or was trying to get a nude scene into an HBO show,” she said. “When I didn’t want to do it, he didn’t make me.”Sweeney further revealed that not all of her experiences with nudity have been as pleasant throughout her career.“I’ve had experiences where I want to go home and scrub myself completely raw because I feel disgusting,” she said. “I didn’t feel comfortable with my castmate or the crew, and I just didn’t feel like my character would be doing it.”The actress recalled feeling like she wasn’t able “to speak up” about her concerns at the time. Sweeney wen

David James O'Toole describes his version of a fight which left a man with multiple stab wounds to the back. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union said the outbreak at Albemarle’s Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide Processing Plant was first notified on Sunday, but there was still no site-wide communication or plan to make the worksite Covid-safe.AMWU state secretary Steve McCartney said there were serious safety concerns for about 600 workers, with most of them yet to receive a decent response from their boss.“Workers are fearful that they might contract the virus and take it home to their families,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.“They are being driven to site on crowded buses from accommodation, there has been no visible increase in cleaning and no instigation of split shifts or staggered breaks.“Some contractors are telling their employees some information, and others have been completely mum.“They all need to work with unions onsite and health and safety representatives to get this right.”Mr McCartney said employers had been complaining about skills shortages but had done nothing to p

It comes after world No. 1 Ash Barty cruised through to the semi-finals on Tuesday evening by thumping American Jessica Pegula in straight sets 6-2 6-0.Meanwhile, the behaviour of Melbourne Park crowds was thrust into the spotlight yet again during Matteo Berrettini’s epic five-set victory over Gael Monfils.Aus Open 2022 – SnapshotTennis boss reveals massive Kyrgios switchTennis Australia chief executive Craig Tiley has confirmed the Australian duo of Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis will play their men’s doubles semi-final on Rod Laver Arena.After defeating world No. 1 seeds Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić in straight sets, the “Special Ks” have made Kia Arena their fortress this week.Melbourne Park spectators can’t get enough of Kyrgios and Kokkinakis, with their antics becoming one of the highlight of the grand slam.Speaking on Channel 9’s Today, Tiley revealed the Aussie stars will get a chance to strut their stuff in front of a larger audience on centre court when they come up aga

Kyrgios has long said he loves the rowdy crowds on the smaller courts. John Cain Arena affectionaltely referred to as Kyrgios Court during the Aussie’s single’s campaign.And his doubles venture with best mate Kokkinakis has brought an entirely new audience to the game with young men filling the stands on Kia Arena all week as the pair continues their campaign to win the men's doubles title.Now, it’s all change.As we get to the business end of the tournament, Australian open director Craig Tiley has announced the Special Ks will be playing on rod Laver Arena on Thursday.So too will Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott as he looks to end his incredible career with another title in the quad men’s singles final.The best bit? A ground ticket will get you into the famous tennis court.“We actually are going to move the Special Ks from Kia arena on to Rod Laver Arena,” Tiley said on Channel 9.“Anyone coming on site tomorrow with a grand pass can get into Rod Laver Arena and watch them play

Brooklyn officers with the New York Police Department paid tribute to a slain colleague, 22-year-old Jason Rivera, by helping paint a portrait of him created by local artist Kenny Altidor on January 24. Rivera, a rookie officer, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call in Harlem on the night of January 21. This video by Altidor shows the officers taking turns applying paint to the portrait. Credit: Kenny Altidor via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The health department confirmed half of the positive results were from rapid antigen testing and the other half from PCRs.The new figures come after it was revealed Victorian schools may be forced to stagger drop-off and pick-up times and set up several exits around school sites, in a major overhaul that would limit the spread of Covid.The state government has recommended schools consider new steps to stop parents and students from crowding around drop-off and pick-up areas, ahead of Term 1 next week. Victorian health Minister Martin Foley on Tuesday said there would be a rise in cases once school returned, despite cases being on a downward trend in recent days.“Once school goes back we expect to see an uptick in cases,” he said.“We just want to make sure the community is aware and prepared and more importantly, as we come to deal with how we coexist with Covid, that we all understand the different options, should Covid come our way.”More to come Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading n

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The altercation was filmed by Stan Sykes who had tried to tell the hoons to stop before he was struck. My Skyes, who is aged in his 60s, told Channel 7 he was thrown about three metres when the car hit him.“He put his foot down and accelerated,” he said.“His wheel went over my left foot and the momentum of the car threw me probably about three metres.”In jarring footage of the event, released by WA Police, Mr Skyes is heard screaming as he is thrown from the ground.As he shouts out in pain one of the men in the car yells: “F***, are you all right man?”.Mr Sykes said neighbours and strangers called for help and he was flown to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.However, luckily, he walked away with just scratches and a rolled ankle.The footage was released by police on Monday and shows a white Holden utility doing burnouts on the property north of Perth before it collides with Stan Sykes.The grandfather is worried that the next victim may not be so lucky. “It is an area that’s u

The world No. 1 will enter Rod Laver Arena at 7pm local time, with Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal and the Special K’s also competing in Melbourne Park on day 9.On Monday, Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas qualified for the men’s singles quarter-finals after a thrilling five-set epic against American Taylor Fritz.Aus Open 2022 – SnapshotAus Open favourite’s ‘extraordinary admission’No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev has some regrets after Monday’s outburst at the Australian Open that included him yelling about how “boring” his match was.In his fourth-round contest against American Maxime Cressy, Medvedev had multiple spats with the chair umpire, believing the amount of time Cressy was taking between points to be excessive and against the rules.“For who are the rules?” Medvedev asked the chair umpire.“I freaking cannot go pee, and you’re going to wait seven seconds (for Cressy to serve) and then don’t say anything. The rules are for who?”At one point in the fourth set, Medvedev yelled, “This

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Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt says the number of non-Indigenous Australians who wrote to him about freeing the Aboriginal flag for public use was “staggering”. It comes after the Australian government finalised a historic $20 million deal with the flag’s creator, Harold Thomas. “There is within the public psyche a real strong place for the Aboriginal flag within all events and for use on all occasions,” Mr Wyatt told Sky News Australia. “And I was really buoyed by that level of support from fellow Australians for our people.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Staff at the Australian Reptile Park on January 25 celebrated the first birthday of Poppy, a wombat found in September after her mother was struck and killed by a vehicle, and praised her resilience after a “rough start to life.” In a press release, Australian Reptile Park called Poppy “one of the world’s cutest animals” and, noting that her birthday fell one day before Australia Day, said it “was the perfect timing to celebrate this iconic Aussie.” For her birthday, the zoo said Poppy had been “given lots of snuggles and kisses” as well as a platter of snacks that included “corn, sweet potato, carrot, and the freshest grass available.” Poppy was still in her late mother’s pouch when she was found by a passer-by in September, the Australian Reptile Park said. Videos released by the zoo in November and December showed Poppy bonding with her carers. Since then, Poppy had been “cared for 24/7” and was growing “happy and healthy,” the zoo said. According to the zoo’s press release, Head Ke

A Masai giraffe born at Santa Barbara Zoo in California took its first wobbly steps within an hour of being born on Wednesday, January 19, the zoo announced on Facebook on January 21. This footage released by the zoo shows the newborn male giraffe, named Raymie, taking its first steps and bonding with its mother, Adia. The zoo said Adia gave birth to Raymie, who is her second calf, at 1:55 am on Wednesday morning. Within 45 minutes, the young giraffe was standing up and appeared to be “strong and healthy,” the zoo wrote. Credit: Santa Barbara Zoo via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

But being forced to play on Sunday night then a Monday afternoon, or two nights in a row could prove a light bulb moment for a competition which the players have demanded be shorter. Some suggested they were “cooked” at times during the unparalleled season as the double-demand of playing in a bubble and playing after contracting Covid for some took a toll. But veteran seamer Peter Siddle, the leading wicket taker in the BBL this season for the Adelaide Strikers, said players had come to realise it was doable and if they want a shorter season, as they all do, it could be the way forward.Big Bash officials could meet their TV rights demands and there could be other flow-on effects in terms of international players more ready to commit.“It’s not a hidden fact that it is a bit long,” Siddle, 37, said after being named captain of the BBL’s team of the tournament.“Making it shorter is the key focus.“This year we’ve had to rearrange games ... now we realise that maybe to make this season shor

Kristy Bannister started with the fast-food giant at 15 and worked her way up the ladder over the next two decades before starting her own doughnut-making business.Kirsty – dubbed the “donut queen” – told 7 News she and hubby Geoff “saved every single cent” and lived off instant noodles for two years prior to starting the business so they could for everything upfront.But it was her job with McDonald’s that she credits for success.“After humble beginnings of starting as a crew trainer at 15, I progressed to different roles. At 19, I became a Macca’s manager and I worked as much as I possibly could to pay for university,” she said.“I studied marketing and had always thought that when I completed my degree I would be pursuing a job in that field, but I actually found that I really loved learning about how the business operated, and how to lead a team.“So I stayed on and started a career with McDonald’s. It’s what gave me my first taste of running a business.”Kirsty eventually found hersel

Alex de Minaur has qualified for the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time in his career, but the 22-year-old faces his toughest challenge yet on Monday afternoon against world No. 10 Jannik Sinner.Meanwhile, Ash Barty toppled American phenom Amanda Anisimova in straight sets on Sunday night to book her spot in the quarter-finals.Aus Open 2022 – Snapshot‘What’s going on?’: Aus Open called outFrench tennis star Nicolas Mahut has called out Tennis Australia for its apparent hypocrisy in response to the Peng Shuai t-shirt saga.(TA) stood by what many are labelling a heavy-handed decision after video emerged on the weekend of security and police requesting a fan at Melbourne Park remove her shirt highlighting the plight of the Chinese tennis star — who sparked worldwide fears when she “disappeared” after making allegations of sexual abuse against a former top-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party.TA told News Corp Australia it feared for Peng’s safety, but fans wer

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says schools across the state are ready to open “in a very safe way” for teachers and students. The Premier said 5 million rapid antigen tests have already been distributed to schools across the state. “As a parent I know that many parents across our state are anxious about the return to school and also many teachers are as well,” Mr Perrottet said during a media conference on Monday. “But we have put everything in place to ensure that we can have our schools open in a safe way.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

NSW and Victoria will roll out a plan that sees students given tests to take at home. If a student tests positive, their family must alert the school and the respective government’s health departments before isolating.But there is some concern about using RATs on a cohort that is less vulnerable to the effects of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.Melbourne-based geriatrician and internal medicine physician Dr Kate Gregorevic wrote on Twitter: “I am so glad Victorian and NSW kids are returning to school. I do worry that the twice weekly use of RATs will divert these from populations at higher risk of severe disease who need early treatment, and I also hope that this doesn’t further transfer adult anxiety onto children.”NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell was also peppered with questions about whether parents will stockpile the tests and refuse to give them to their kids. She defended the “honour system” in an interview with ABC Radio on Monday morning.“Yeah, it is [an honour system],” s

The world No 1, who was deported from Australia a week ago, immediately saw the door slammed on his aspirations to win a 21st grand slam title when Emmanuel Macron changed the vaccination policy in France.It was widely reported that the no jab no play approach in France would effectively rule Djokovic out of the May slam.However, according to reports in Europe, France’s vaccination passports will provide exemption to those who have contracted the virus in the last six months.Djokovic claims he tested positive on December 16 2021 which would see him squeeze Roland Garros into the 26 week window.The French Open is scheduled to begin on May 22nd and end on June 5th.Djokovic is the defending champion.It remains unclear at this stage if Djokovic will be able to contest Wimbledon and or the US Open.Aus Open 2022 – SnapshotcOURTFOLLOW THE LATEST NEWS LIVE BELOW ROD LAVER ARENADay session – From 11:00am AEDTWomen’s Singles • Round 4M. KeysP. Badosa 8Women’s Singles • Round 4B. Krejcikova 4V. A