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New NYC rule aims to tackle rat problem by delaying trash pickup

New York City has implemented a new rule to combat its ongoing rat problem. Starting April 1st, building superintendents will be required to wait until 8 p.m. to put out trash instead of 4 p.m. The directive from NYC Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch aims to discourage rats from rummaging through trash in the city streets. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Australian Grand Prix: Ultimate guide

Not only will the likes of Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton be gracing the city with their presence but so too will the stars of the Supercars competition.Albert Park has transformed into a petrol head’s dream. The barriers are up, chicanes in place and pitlane is ready for action ahead of what will be the fastest ever Australian Grand Prix.Last season saw significant changes to the Australian track with turns 1, 3, 6 and 13 all widened which the chicane at 9-10 was removed allowing for more straight line speed.The biggest change for this year will be the addition of a fourth DRS zone between Turns 6 and 11.“You’ve got the evolution of the cars from last year, and they’ve obviously got better, and the fourth DRS zone means the cars will be quicker around the back of the circuit,” Australian Grand Prix chief Andrew Westacott said.“Which will obviously increase speed and therefore lap time and make it the quickest Grand Prix and the highest average speed ever in Melbour

What we know about Trump’s indictment, so far

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump on charges involving payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter. It's the first ever criminal case against a former U.S. president and a jolt to Trump’s bid to retake the White House in 2024. (March 30) Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Humiliated’ husband pays wife $1 billion

Billionaire hedge fund manager Israel Englander — one of the world’s richest men — has agreed to pay former wife Caryl upwards of $US1 billion ($1.5 billion) after she left him for a woman following more than 40 years of marriage.The divorce settlement comes after Caryl, 68, filed an astonishing civil lawsuit alleging the 74-year-old Millennium Management co-founder — who is worth $US11.3 billion ($17 billion), according to Forbes — “became enraged” when she “fell in love” with Swiss gallerist Dominique Levy, 55.Ms Levy owns the prestigious Dominique Levy Gallery on Madison Avenue, which sells works by artists such as Gerhard Richter, Frank Stella, Cindy Sherman and Jackson Pollock, Page Six reports.In the civil suit, filed on February 9, the two women alleged Israel “terrorised” them both in a supposed effort to bilk Caryl out of billions in the divorce by making her sign a 2020 postnuptial agreement.The filing was mysteriously withdrawn a week later — and the divorce was just settled

‘Game changer’ that gives ultra smooth skin

Taking care of dehydrated skin using a body oil – especially during cold periods – is certainly an extra step in your self-care body routine, but it sure is worth it.Not only can body oils hydrate and moisturise your skin, they can also improve the overall texture and may even help diminish the appearance of scars and stretch marks.We’ve rounded up the best body oils on the market right now – for every budget and skin type – based on our own experience with the products and customer reviews. Farewell, scaly skin.EDITOR’S PICKS: OUR FAVOURITE BODY OILMoroccanoil Dry Body Oil, $75 at Sephorabestof-bestbodyoil-moroccanoilWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:The long-awaited body range from Moroccanoil has finally hit stores and one of the hero products is the Dry Body Oil. It’s fragranced with Moroccanoil’s signature scent and infused with a unique combination of argan oil, olive oil and avocado oil to hydrate, nourish and soften the skin. The dry body oil texture means it’s super fast-absorbing and fee

How to revive dry, damaged hair

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I USE A HAIR TREATMENT?It depends on your hair type. Those with curly or dry, damaged hair can use one every time they wash their hair, if you like. But generally, once or twice a week is ideal for most.WHAT HAIR TREATMENT SHOULD I USE?There are hair treatments for so many different hair issues. Protein-based hair treatments are good for hair that is weak and prone to split ends, as it helps strengthen hair. Moisturising and hydrating treatments are good for those with dry ends, or who colour or chemically treat their hair regularly. Moisturising, rich treatments are good for those with curly or thick hair, as you can take the added nourishment without hair feeling weighed down. Leave-in treatments that are mists or light oils are good for those with fine hair as they won’t feel heavy.BEST OVERALL HAIR TREATMENTSOlaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, Amazon $49.99We all know Olaplex is one of the most popular brands for effective hair repair and support. While we’ll

AFL Fantasy bets + NRL Try-Scorer value! | CODE Bet Daily

CODE Bet Daily - Episode 81, Wednesday March 29 - AFL, NRL, NBA & Tennis. CODE Bet Daily today searches the globe for the best player props, match bets and game picks, looking at Lachie Neale's AFL fantasy betting value and the Roosters to star against the Eels in the NRL. Plus there's a look at value plays in the NBA and Miami Open Tennis, as well as a Ladbrokes AFL multi special. CODE Bet Daily's Jaymz Clements, Liam 'Stats Guy' McAllion and Alex Donnelly delve into betting tips for teams and players who will dominate across a wide range of sport. CODE Bet and CODE Bet Daily have you covered, previewing the best bets and main matchups ahead. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

NSW judge Justice Paul Brereton to lead the National Anti-Corruption Commission

Attorney General Mark Dreyfus has selected retired NSW judge Justice Paul Brereton to lead the National Anti-Corruption Commission. “Justice Brereton’s proposed term of appointment as the inaugural commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission is five years,” Mr Dreyfus said during a media conference on Wednesday. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

More than one million borrowers set for fixed rate rise from two to nearly six per cent

Yellow Brick Road Home Loans Executive Chairman Mark Bouris says the banks process is to keep hiking the prices until they “break something” as around 1.2 million borrowers are going to go from paying two per cent per annum to nearly six per cent. “What they really want to break this time is consumers,” Mr Bouris told Sky News Australia. “One of the consequences of breaking consumers is people have to sell their houses or the banks take possession.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Biden makes ice cream joke after shooting

President Biden joked Monday that he only showed up to a White House event because he heard there would be ice cream — before addressing the horrific mass shooting that left six dead at a Nashville elementary school hours earlier, the New York Post reports. “My name is Joe Biden. I’m Dr. Jill Biden’s husband,” the 80-year-old president began his remarks at an East Room gathering of women-owned businesses.“And I eat Jeni’s ice cream — chocolate chip. I came down because I heard there was chocolate chip ice cream,” he said.“By the way, I have a whole refrigerator full upstairs,” Mr Biden added at his only scheduled public appearance of the day. “You think I’m kidding? I’m not.”The president then turned serious to address the shooting at the Covenant School, in which three students and three staff members were killed, calling it “sick” and “a family’s worst nightmare” before demanding once again that Congress pass a ban on assault weapons.Remarkably, Mr Biden again returned to the subject

‘Troubling aspect’ of govt’s deal with Greens over safeguard mechanisms

The most “troubling aspect” of the government’s deal with the Greens over safeguard mechanisms is the impact it’ll have on the gas sector, according to Manager of Opposition Business Paul Fletcher. “This deal will impose a hard cap on the 215 largest emitters,” Mr Fletcher told Sky News Australia. “The question is what impact this will have on gas supply. “We’re absolutely committed to net zero by 2050, but the key issue is whether the impact of this on jobs. “Whether it will push Australian manufacturing activity offshore to countries that don’t have the same high standards as us and in particular the impact on natural gas and, in turn, therefore, electricity and the transition we have to make is something that is very concerning.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

MAFS groom addresses wife’s final sledge

The 36-year-old cyber security sales director, who broke up with the single mother, 35, at last night’s final vows, said the intense hate Alyssa was copping on social media was “disappointing” and “cruel”.Sydney-based Alyssa has been repeatedly accused of emotionally manipulating Duncan in the past few weeks of the Nine experiment. She also launched a sly dig at him after Sunday night’s split, saying he was looking for a “little princess” but that she was a “queen”.And while Duncan concedes he was “emotionally exhausted” by the time final vows was filmed, he well and truly took the high ground today, saying Alyssa doesn’t deserve the extreme negative reception she’s received.“The stuff that people are saying about her and to her … I hate it. I’ve seen some of it, I don’t see much of it, I do try to pull myself away from it,” Duncan told news.com.au Monday morning.“No one deserves some of the horrible comments people have said.”Amid Alyssa’s emerging portrayal on the show as a “villain”

Suspension blow adds to horror start

The match review committee has shown no leniency towards players who make illegal contact with kickers in the air, with Storm halfback Jahrome Hughes banned for two games for his shot on Tanah Boyd.Unlike Hughes, Wighton made contact with Jackson Hastings’ head which is why he was also sent to the sin bin on Sunday.Wighton can accept a two-game ban if he takes the early guilty plea, but that would be extended to three matches if he fights it at the judiciary on Tuesday night and loses. Raiders coach Ricky Stuart hoped that Wighton would avoid scrutiny because Hastings wasn’t injured, but the match review committee showed him no mercy after he rushed up to whack the halfback in a bid to swing momentum. “Hastings got up pretty quickly so fortunately there was no problem there, which I think they take into account. He was falling when Jack came in,” Stuart said after the game. “He’s just trying to change the momentum of the play and get a bit of energy in a desperate period of play.”Wight

‘Everything wiped away’: Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi

The powerful storm system, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a path of more than 100 miles (60 kilometers) across Mississippi late Friday, slamming several towns along the way.The state's emergency management agency put the death toll at 25 people, and said dozens more were injured. Four people reported missing "have been found," it added.Tens of thousands of people in Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee remained without power.In Rolling Fork, home to fewer than 2,000 people, an entire row of houses and buildings was demolished, leaving only scattered debris. Cars were overturned, fences were ripped up and trees uprooted, television footage showed.Patricia Perkins, who works at a hardware store in the town, told AFP that "most everything is wiped away."Resident Shanta Howard described to local TV how residents had to help remove the dead from the wreckage."It's way worse than I thought. All of the businesses on Highway 61 are gone,"

War ignites with NRL boss’ brutal move

Suaalii will leave the Roosters at the end of next season, giving him the chance to don the green and gold for the Wallabies when they host the British and Irish Lions down under in 2025 – a rare tour which happens every dozen years.But V’landys believes the 19-year-old will get ‘terribly bored’ in union and will return to the NRL in the future.Watch every game of every round of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >“It’s hard to blame Joseph for going to rugby and considering it as his future when he is going to be paid twice the money for doing half the work,” V’landys told the Sydney Morning Herald.“In rugby they play around 33 minutes per match, but in league the ball is in play for 57 minutes, so it would be a lot easier to earn your money.“Besides, I really think that after Joseph plays rugby for a little while he will get terribly bored and return to rugby league. That’s what the majority of the players who switch

Chris Minns demonstrated during the election campaign his ability to ‘connect with people’

NSW Labor President and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says incoming NSW Premier Chris Minns demonstrated during the election campaign his ability to connect with people. Ms Rowland believes Mr Minns is up to the job of being the 47th Premier of New South Wales after he claimed victory for Labor in the state election on Saturday. “He’s one of those leaders that believes he’s only as strong as his team,” she told Sky News Australia. “And I think that again this will serve him well being a first-time premier, but I think he will be a great premier.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

The Astrologist does Australia proud in Al Quoz Sprint

The Corstens-trained veteran, a $21 fixed odds chance with TAB, travelled comfortably in the straight-course dash and was part of a line of four runners down the middle of the track with a furlong to run.The six-year-old tried valiantly under the urgings of Damian Lane but was outgunned by $51 outsider Danyah, with race favourite Al Suhail also close-up in third.“We‘re super proud of the horse. He’s such a tough and honest horse and we always knew, if we got him here in as good an order as we could, he was going to be right in the finish,” assistant trainer Dom Sutton said.“He gave his all, obviously it’s a little bit gut-wrenching to go down by such a small margin but overall, we couldn’t be more proud of him. “He’s such a marvel, running two weeks ago in the Newmarket Handicap, coming through a 14-hour flight and performing like that. “We are looking forward to getting that Group 1 with him in the near future,” Sutton said.The Astrologist, who has now placed in three Group 1s, is set

Wellington tips: Lundholm aiming to Boot home feature double

Lundholm was tipped to play a starring role in next Saturday’s Final via the lightly-raced and exciting Listen To The Band who won the WRA Qualifier at Mudgee on March 14. Soon after the triumph, Lundholm’s gelding suffered an injury to his foreleg which will require surgery.The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here!Listen To The Band’s withdrawal wasn’t a total loss for Lundholm with stablemate Smooth Esprit taking his place.While Smooth Esprit is the $71 rank outsider in the Final, his young and precocious stablemate Quasimoto is way more fancied to take out Sunday’s coveted $200,000 Wellington Boot (1100m). Quasimoto, a son of 2010 Golden Rose runner-up Squamosa, was a revelation for Lundholm and connections over the summer.The gelding kicked off with a third placing behind Blanc De Blanc and Saltaire at Newcastle prior to his barnstorming second in the Wyong Magic Milli

Messi scores in Artgetina’s homecoming celebration

The 35-year-old seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's stunning free-kick in the dying minutes came after 21-year-old MLS sensation Thiago Almada gave a glimpse of what the future holds with his first goal for the national team in only his third appearance.It was an emotional night as fireworks crackled overhead before kick-off at the impressive Monumental stadium where the 83,000 lucky fans that managed to get tickets among the more than 1.5 million people who tried, created an atmosphere that produced goosebumps.Messi, coach Lionel Scaloni and numerous players came onto the pitch with their children and several seemed on the brink of tears as fans in unison sung Argentina's World Cup anthem.It was clear that this was more a celebration than a football match but Panama clearly had not read the script.Despite fielding a weakened side, they were organized and disciplined and managed to frustrate the new world champions for 78 minutes before their defenses were finally breached.Arge

Dominic Perrottet’s Government in ‘shambles’: Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says both men running for the title of New South Wales Premier are “good people” but that Dominic Perrottet's Coalition government is a “shambles”. “I think that Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns are both very good people, they’re good human beings,” Mr Albanese said on Friday. “The problem is that Dominic Perrottet’s Government is a shambles. “The Liberals are too busy fighting each other and fighting the Nationals, and the Nationals fighting each other, to fight for the people of New South Wales.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Lawmakers consider bill to compensate wrongfully convicted, exonerated Georgians

There is an effort underway at the State Capitol to compensate innocent people who have been wrongfully convicted. Georgia is currently one of only 12 states that does not compensate people who have been exonerated. The legislation is called House Bill 364. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Aussie star’s surprising red carpet reveal

The Adelaide-born star of the Emmy-dominating series Succession has stepped out for the HBO show’s final season premiere in New York, where she surprised onlookers by unveiling her baby bump.Snook, 35, wore a tight-fitted black jumpsuit with a sparkling shawl for the season 4 debut at the Lincoln Centre, as she proudly cradled her growing belly in front of photographers.Snook told media on the red carpet she was 32 weeks pregnant, tellingET: “It’s exciting. I feel great!”Succession only wrapped filming recently, sparking questions as to whether or not Snook’s character Shiv Roy will be pregnant on screen, or if production concealed her bump during shooting.The hugely anticipated fourth and final season of the prestige show is set to premiere in Australia on Binge and Foxtel on March 27.It comes after Snook candidly revealed she fell in love – and secretly married – Australian comedian Dave Lawson during lockdown. The actress made the revelation in an October 2021 interview withVogue.Sn

Derelict Tugboat Sinks in Seattle’s Salmon Bay

A derelict tugboat sank in Seattle’s Salmon Bay on the morning of Monday, March 20, with the Seattle Fire Department and the US Coast Guard (USCG) responding to the incident. At around 10:48 am, crews responded to the incident on the 5300 block of 26th Avenue NW. The USCG confirmed that there were no pollutants on board the tugboat. All diesel and oily water was removed in 2021 after the vessel was deemed derelict, officials said. “Two other abandoned vessels were tied off to the tugboat at the time of the sinking. These have been secured and do not present a hazard to maritime traffic,” the USGC said. Credit: USCG Pacific Northwest via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Orlando leaders to vote on special permit that could change how bars, clubs operate

On Monday, the Orlando City Council will be meeting for the final reading of the Alcohol Sales After Midnight permit which, would require any club or bar that sells alcohol from midnight to 2 a.m. to obtain the permit, have metal detectors, ID scanners, and additional police officers which would all be at the cost of the business owners. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Ruby Rose’s birthday post sparks concern

The Australian actress, who turns 37 today, took to her Instagram stories on Sunday saying she was “logging off” until March 21, adding she doesn’t “celebrate” this day. “If you have followed me for long enough you know I don’t acknowledge [my birthday],” she wrote in a since-deleted post.“I don’t celebrate that day. That day has never been a celebration.“Some have tried but it was never a celebration at the time and nor is it now. So please leave it for me this year.”The Pitch Perfect 3 actress didn’t elaborate on why she doesn’t acknowledge the day.A post from 2019 indicates she celebrated her birthday that year, alongside You actress Elizabeth Lail.Lail was seen wearing a T-shirt that read ‘Happy Birthday, Ruby’, while Rose wore a shirt that read, ‘It’s my f**king birthday’.Rose, who is currently visiting her home state of Victoria for the first time in five years, recently broke her silence on her ugly feud with her ex-girlfriend Jess Origliasso of The Veronicas.She sat down with N

New film honours the UK’s National Health Service

A new film devoted to honouring the United Kingdom’s National Health Service is set to hit screens later this month. The film titled 'Allelujah' is centred on a geriatric ward in a small Yorkshire hospital which is threatened with closure. Stars of the film say it is a "love letter" to the NHS. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

There’s ‘very little sign’ of the substantial interest rate rises having worked

The Australian’s Washington Correspondent Adam Creighton says there’s “very little sign” of the substantial interest rate rises having worked. Mr Creighton said his sense is that central banks are going to “press on” and continue to lift rates in order to bring down inflation. “If central banks are going to maintain their credibility, they have to get that inflation down,” he told Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Women fear being ‘smashed’ by media for speaking out on trans athlete debate

Women aren’t confident to speak out about the issue of transgender athletes competing in female sports for fear of being “smashed” by the media and their teammates, Sky News host Rita Panahi. “This issue is critical, and it’s just one of fairness - it’s not about inclusivity, it’s about fairness,” she said. “Women and men are different, and when we pretend otherwise, it is women who lose out, particularly when it comes to sport.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

French protest over Macron forcing through pension reform

Macron's government on Thursday invoked a controversial executive power to force through the bill by decree, which is legal according to the constitution.The move has caused outrage among the political class as well as angry protests in the street, presenting the 45-year-old leader with one of his biggest challenges less than a year into his second and final mandate.The president has made no public comments since the bill to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 was forced through.A source within his circle however told AFP on Saturday evening that he was "following developments".Police on Saturday banned gatherings on a key Paris square opposite parliament after two nights of unrest at the site.But thousands of protesters rallied in another part of the capital, some erecting barricades in the street, setting rubbish bins on fire and smashing advertising boards, an AFP journalist saw.Security forces charged at the demonstrators and fired tear gas and water cannon at Plac

‘Awkward’ truth behind AFL legend’s snub

Jack Silvagni opened the 2023 season playing his 100th game for Carlton in their draw against Richmond on Thursday night, taking a high-flying mark and kicking a goal.Silvagni, coming off his first full year since 2017, has taken longer than most to reach the milestone, and naturally it would be a proud family moment, with father Stephen as well as grandfather Sergio both Carlton Hall of Famers.Watch every match of every round of the 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The Silvagnis are synonymous with the Carlton Football Club, and the family have had a strong presence at Princes Park dating back to the early 1950s, with three generations of the family wearing the navy blue No. 1 jumper.The family links are so strong at Carlton that Stephen Silvagni was the list manager who drafted Jack as a father-son selection in 2015, but Stephen was nowhere to be seen after the game.Seven’s Mitch Cleary reported the 312-game fullback w

TikTok CEO to testify before congress about privacy, data security practices

TikTok's CEO will be testifying before congress next week about the social media platform’s privacy and data security practices. This comes as bans on the popular app have gone into effect on government devices both in the U.S. and the U.K. Retired FBI agent Darren Mott joins the show to break it all down. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

3 arrested for burglaries targeting Frederick Co. farmers

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has arrested three people for a string of crimes. The suspects targeted farms, telling homeowners they wanted to buy bread and milk-- but it was all a rouse. The suspects, according to police, are Romanian nationals and in the U.S. illegally. Adrienne DiPiazza reports from Frederick with an update on how one of the victims is feeling after the arrest. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Cost for Tomahawk cruise missiles already accounted for

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy says the government's purchase of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US has already been accounted for with money being put aside. “The Tomahawk acquisition is part of the defence integrated investment program so money has been put aside,” he told Sky News Australia. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

No injuries reported in Wash. state derailment

Two BNSF trains derailed in separate incidents in Arizona and Washington state on Thursday, with the latter spilling diesel fuel on tribal land along Puget Sound. No injuries were reported. It wasn't clear what caused either derailment. (March 16) Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

African-American history trail in Newark hit with ‘tremendous vandalism’ last weekend

The trail honors the rich history of the African Americans who lived in the region going back to the 1800s, including the children who went to school at the current Iron Hill School Museum, which opened in 1923 to educate black children in the Iron Hill region. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Florida Man Serving 400-Year Sentence Exonerated After 34 Years in Prison

A Florida man sentenced to 400 years behind bars for a crime he didn’t commit was exonerated and released from prison on Monday, March 13, Broward County officials said. Sidney Holmes was misidentified as the getaway driver in a 1988 armed robbery, authorities said. In 2020, he appealed his case to the Broward State Attorney’s Conviction Review Unit. Prosecutors investigated the case and vacated Holmes’s sentence on Monday, according to local news reports. He spent more than 30 years in prison. Footage published by the Innocence Project Florida shows Holmes’s release on Monday evening, as he was greeted by his family. Credit: Innocence Project of Florida via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Dispatcher that helped save 2-year-old speaks out

Shift Supervisor Tom Eggers fielded the call on Sunday. A woman called 9-1-1 shortly after finding a two-year-old girl face down in the pool. According to the audio of the call, the girl was not breathing at the time of the discovery. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

NRL suddenly drops concussion game-changer

The league on Wednesday announced its most significant shake-up to concussion protocols in years — coming one day after the AFL was rocked by a landmark class action lawsuit. Watch every game of every round of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership Season LIVE on Kayo Sports. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The NRL has been under fire for its handling of concussions and head injuries to start the 2023 season, headlined by Bulldogs football boss Phil Gould’s public declaration one part of the policy is an “abomination”. The most serious concerns surrounds the future of Newcastle superstar Kalyn Ponga after he was forced from the field in both of his team’s games this season after taking a head knock. There was speculation Ponga could even be forced into a premature retirement as a result of a series of head injuries he has suffered in recent years. Now the NRL is taking significant action to safeguard players facing similar situations. The Australian Rugby League Commission has con

NSW Labor is considering prison technology for phone users at school

NSW Labor is considering a plan to use prison technology for phone users at school. The party may roll out mobile phone jammers in schools to stop students miss using smartphones in classrooms. The Coalition has hit back, criticising Labor for even lending consideration towards implementing the same rules for convicted criminals and schoolchildren. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

If Liberals had their way, energy prices would increase 50 per cent: Chris Bowen

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says energy prices would be twice as high if not for the government's price cap. “If the Liberal Party had their way, these increases would have been 50 per cent, not 20 per cent,” Mr Bowen said on Wednesday. “They walked into the parliament and voted against these interventions. “They walked into the parliament and voted for even higher price rises. “That’s what the Liberal Party wanted.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Attorney: Case against white woman who drew gun on Black family in argument was about money – not race

It was July of 2020 that the video went viral of Jillian Wuestenberg and her husband Eric seen together as she pointed a weapon during an altercation with a woman and her then-15-year-old daughter in the parking lot of an Orion Township restaurant. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Zelenskiy: more than 1,000 Russian dead in Bakhmut

Relentless fighting surged in and around the ravaged eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut on Monday, in a months-long struggle that has become Europe's bloodiest infantry battle since World War Two, while Britain said Russia and China threaten to create global 'danger and disorder'. This video contains graphic images. Tamara Lindstrom produced this report. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Opposition welcomes the ‘evolution’ of AUKUS

Shadow Foreign Minister Simon Birmingham says the Opposition welcomes the evolution of AUKUS. US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined together at a joint media conference in San Diego, California, on Tuesday to outline details of the AUKUS subs deal. “We are proud of having been the government and parties of government that helped to deliver the AUKUS deal in the first place,” Mr Birmingham told Sky News Australia. “We’re pleased to see this next step delivery upon the taskforce work that we commissioned and outlining the next steps that will be undertaken in terms of Australia acquiring nuclear-powered submarine capabilities.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘It is a historic day’: AUKUS announcement

Former Defence Minister Christopher Pyne says the AUKUS agreement gives “enormous capability” from a military perspective. “One thing that’s the most important is the military capability that nuclear-powered submarines gives Australia,” Mr Pyne told Sky News Australia. “It’s the most significant military announcement in the history of our federation. “It is a historic day.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Saudi Arabian oil giant reports record annual profit

Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco has reported a record annual profit of $245 billion. It represents a 46.5 per cent rise compared to last year. Aramco is the latest energy firm to report record profits after energy prices jumped following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

Chalmers monitors domestic impacts of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed he is closely monitoring domestic impacts after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank in the US. Mr Chalmers admitted some Australian firms had been impacted by the bank’s collapse but believes any fallout to broader financial system is unlikely to be significant. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au

‘Broken another one’: Chiselled Nikita wows

Nikita Tszyu has claimed another victim, defeating Bo Belbin via unanimous decision in the pay-per-view opener ahead of his brother’s blockbuster fight.Fighting on the same card as older brother Tim for the first time and with mum Natalia watching ringside, Nikita produced a slick performance against Belbin at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Sunday.Watch undefeated Aussie superstar Tim Tszyu return to the ring for his biggest fight yet versus USA’s former world champion Tony Harrison for an Interim WBO Super Welterweight title LIVE Sunday March 12. ORDER ON MAIN EVENT ON KAYO SPORTSSporting bleached blond hair and a chiselled physique, Nikita put his hammer hands to work in a boxing exhibition against the gutsy Tasmanian.The 24-year-old landed some brutal combinations in the early rounds and opened up a bloody cut under Belbin’s left eye.He dropped Belbin early in the fourth stanza before referee Will Soulos stopped the fight soon after.The victory takes Tszyu’s record to 5-0 (4KOs) and t