NRL head of football Graham Annesley has admitted the Bunker got it wrong by not penalising Gold Coast’s Chris Randall for a hip-drop tackle that will see Jai Arrow miss the rest of the State of Origin series. The Rabbitohs confirmed that their experienced forward would miss 6-8 weeks following surgery on a syndesmosis injury … [Read more…]
Human remains could be found in the rubble of a fire that tore through a building in Sydney’s Surry Hills. Officers on the ground are preparing for the possibility that they will discover the bodies of people who died in the fire. Two homeless people are currently unaccounted for after the blaze, which razed a … [Read more…]
Sydney playmaker Nick Blakey has signed an enormous seven-year contract extension to keep him at the Swans until the end of 2031. The 23-year-old, who was dominant for the Swans in their round 11 victory over Carlton, has signed the longest contract extension in the competition, with Carlton spearhead Harry McKay and Melbourne midfielder Clayton … [Read more…]
The Roosters could be without Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii for up to a month after the rugby-bound teen sensation was hit with a grade 2 dangerous contact charge by the match review committee. Suaalii is facing a 3-4 week ban for an incident just before halftime when he lifted his knees and caught Bulldogs skipper Reed Mahoney … [Read more…]
A driving lesson has emerged as the point of focus as convicted killer Chris Dawson battles allegations he carried on a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, a court has heard. The former Newtown Jets rugby league player and teacher sat silently in Sydney’s Downing Centre this week as a District Court trial heard details … [Read more…]
A key architect of the Voice has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of “being duplicitous” over his concerns a successful referendum would “re-racialise the nation”. Mr Dutton made the warning last month, as he opened up debate on the Constitution Alteration Bill, which has since passed the lower house. During his speech, the Liberal leader … [Read more…]
Heartbreaking images show the devastation caused by a house fire that killed one woman and left three people, including two children injured. Emergency services found the Orange home well-alight when they arrived on Pimpala Place about 5.45am on Saturday. A woman, man and two children were inside when the blaze broke out. Photographs taken at … [Read more…]
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday – the third quake to rattle the state in less than a week. The Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia’s coasts as a result of the earthquake. “Based on the magnitude and location of this earthquake, the JATWC (Joint Australian … [Read more…]
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit the Mornington Peninsula on Saturday – the third quake to rattle the state in less than a week. The Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat for Australia’s coasts as a result of the earthquake. “Based on the magnitude and location of this earthquake, the JATWC (Joint Australian … [Read more…]
Drivers are being warned to not put their arm of their car window to wave or they could be hit with a hefty fine. The little known road rule could cost motorists a fine of $337 and a loss of three demerit points if they’re caught doing the simple act, according to Budget Direct. The … [Read more…]