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• 42 mins ‘Worst call in the history of the NRL’ Couriermail |Sport
  The NRL season kicked off and the return of the footy saw fans clamour to stadiums across the country and park themselves on the couch to catch as much of the action as possible. ... more
• 42 mins Chicken wing returns: Rabbitohs prop on report for ugly tackle Couriermail |Sport
  South Sydney forward Liam Knight is in hot water for a chicken wing tackle on St George Illawarra prop James Graham. ... more
• 42 mins Star’s milestone ends in heartbreak Couriermail |Sport
  Richmond burst out of the blocks in the AFL season opener as they slammed home the opening six goals of the game and held off a gallant Carlton to record the 14.13 (97) to 9.10 (64) win. ... more
• 42 mins Schumacher thriving under the pressure Couriermail |Sport
  Mick Schumacher says he is “honoured” to be compared to his record-setting father and insists the added pressure has “never been a problem”. ... more
• 42 mins ‘Serious liabilities’: Origin duo reveal Rabbitohs’ glaring weakness Couriermail |Sport
  South Sydney claimed a comfortable win over St George Illawarra on Thursday night, but there was one noticeable chink in their armour Wayne Bennett will need to fix. ... more
• 42 mins ‘Funniest thing I’ve seen’: Star roasted Couriermail |Sport
  South Sydney have made it back-to-back NRL wins to open the Wayne Bennett era after easily dispatching of St George Illawarra 34-18 on Friday. ... more
• 42 mins Calls for Lomax to return after Souths shred Dragons’ right edge Couriermail |Sport
  St George Illawarra coach Paul McGregor made the shock call to overlook young gun Zac Lomax in the opening two rounds, but calls for the centre to return are growing stronger after their latest loss. ... more
• 42 mins Emma and Tom Hawkins welcome second baby Couriermail |Sport
  Geelong Cats star Tom Hawkins and wife Emma have welcomed their second child — a baby girl. ... more
• 43 mins Five Ways the Beer Industry Is Trying to Bounce Back Couriermail |Biz
  Americans are losing their taste for beer, with consumption sinking about 8.5% between 2010 and 2017. WSJ's Spencer Macnaughton takes a look at how U.S. beer makers are fighting back for a share of the market. Photo: Bud Light ... more
• 44 mins PM and Waleed’s fiery exchange Couriermail |Ent
  “Does the Liberal Party have a problem with Islamophobia?” ... more
• 44 mins Viewers slam ScoMo’s body language Couriermail |Ent
  There is one thing viewers of The Project noted more than anything else during the Prime Minister’s testy exchange with Waleed Aly — Scott Morrison’s body language. ... more
• 3 hours Massive pile of cannabis burnt on local property Couriermail
  Massive pile of cannabis burnt on local property ... more
• 5 hours Raceday focus: Best bets at Albury, Port Macquarie Couriermail |Sport
  Big Harry is back and he’s ready to give Friday’s $180,000 Albury Gold Cup (2000m) a shake. That’s the opinion of Nothin’ Like Harry’s trainer Garry Worsnop, who says his four-year-old has bounced back well from a flop in a Highway Handicap (1800m) in February when sent out a $2.50 favourite with Hugh Bowman on board. ... more
• 5 hours Finch open to moving down order for World Cup Couriermail |Sport
  Aaron Finch says it “doesn’t matter” where he bats in the Australian line up, and is willing to demote himself down the order if it means him contributing to Australia’s World Cup defence in England. ... more
• 5 hours Supercoach Round 1 preview Couriermail |Sport
  Phantom looks at the SuperCoach in and outs for AFL round 1 ... more
• 5 hours Force is with Snowden in hunt for third Slipper Couriermail |Sport
  Peter Snowden, the master trainer of two-year-olds, has dismissed the “back-up hoodoo” as an issue for brilliant colt Cosmic Force in the Group 1 $3.5 million Longines Golden Slipper (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. ... more
• 5 hours Warner and Smith headline IPL’s Aussie invasion Couriermail |Sport
  While Australia readies itself for the World Cup in a five-match one-day international series against Pakistan, two men who shape as huge factors in that attempted title defence will be fine tuning their games in the Indian Premier League. ... more
• 5 hours UFC beef: Aussie star ‘off limits’ Couriermail |Sport
  UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has suddenly become an ‘off limits’ topic for arch rival Justin Willis -- with the American this week refusing to speak with any Australian journalists. ... more
• 5 hours NRL SuperCoach Countdown Show Round 2 Couriermail |Sport
  The Countdown Show is back! ... more
• 5 hours Cruel blow strikes down superstar Couriermail |Sport
  Live: AFL Round 1 teams ... more
• 5 hours Trainer keeps keen eye on clock Couriermail |Sport
  Mornington trainer Logan McGill has spent five months sweating on the times of every 955m race run under lights at The Valley. For him, $55,000 is at stake. ... more
• 5 hours Infant critical after being struck at servo Couriermail
  A YOUNG child is believed to be fighting for life after being struck by a vehicle north of Brisbane. ... more
• 5 hours Extreme winds, heavy rainfall continue after cyclone Couriermail
  POLICE are urging Far North Queenslanders to exercise extreme caution as Tropical Cyclone Trevor continues on its destructive path. It comes as mass evacuations are taking place across large areas of the Northern Territory as authorities prepare for the arrival of the cyclone. ... more
• 7 hours Bus driver assault video Couriermail |L-Sport
  Detectives from the Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch investigating the alleged serious assault of a bus driver late last year at Birkdale have released images of a woman who may be able to assist with their investigations. ... more
• 7 hours 9-year-old on stage with Kylie Minogue Couriermail |L-Sport
  Scarborough girl Lola McLoughlin was called on stage with Kylie Minogue at the Day on the Green ... more
• 7 hours Bad news hidden in good job figures Couriermail |Biz
  Australia’s economy has been sombre and morose in recent times. It feels like everything keeps going wrong. But then the unemployment data comes in and it tells us that feeling is wrong. This month’s unemployment rate is an amazing low figure — in the promised lands below 5 per cent. ... more
• 7 hours Unemployment hits eight-year low Couriermail |Biz
  Australia’s unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage points in February to an eight-year low of 4.9 per cent, but the number of people in full-time work also dropped for the third time in four months. ... more
• 7 hours Market Close 21 Mar 19: ASX 200 recovers from early weakness after employment growth misses expectations Couriermail |Biz
  The ASX 200 recovered from early losses when the ASX 200 was down as much as 30 points after investors baulked in response to weaker employment growth in the last month. February employment numbers were weaker than expected, although the unemployment rate fell due to fewer people looking for work. A recovery in banks led the turnaround for the market, while Mining and energy stocks were the most improved against the weaker trend. ... more
• 7 hours Scrapped Forrest Gump sequel revealed Couriermail |Ent
  One of the most iconic movies of the 1990s very nearly got a sequel. ... more
• 7 hours Queen sends message to Meghan Couriermail |Ent
  Who thinks a morning out with their grandmother-in-law sounds like fun? Most 92-year-olds need sit downs and cups of tea and regular reminders the Korean War is over. However, if your name is Kate Middleton, the answer is a resounding YES. ... more
• 7 hours That Bill & Ted sequel is finally happening Couriermail |Ent
  Bill and Ted’s guitar strumming was good enough to create a utopia and play on Mars, but it’s not enough for the Hollywood Bowl. ... more
• 7 hours Lego Movie 2 the review Couriermail |Ent
  It has a hidden message you wouldn't expect ... more
• 7 hours Giant cost of Meghan’s maternity wardrobe Couriermail |Ent
  That’s one pricey pregnancy. ... more
• 7 hours Waleed and PM to face off on The Project Couriermail |Ent
  Scott Morrison and Waleed Aly will go head-to-head tonight on The Project after a feud over the TV star repeating claims about Prime Minister’s reported remarks on Muslims. ... more
• 7 hours TV legend’s diva demands revealed Couriermail |Ent
  Jenny McCarthy described her time co-hosting US talk show The View as “miserable” in an excerpt from a new book. ... more
• 7 hours Hamish Blake explains his bonkers new TV show Couriermail |Ent
  Hamish Blake is happy to admit that he was a tad … apprehensive when he was asked to host a new show about people building LEGO. ... more
• 7 hours Track test: Mercedes-AMG C 63 Couriermail |Tech
  Motorsport is a numbers game, with results often decided by the narrowest of margins. ... more
• 7 hours 30 people with huge, thankless job Couriermail |Tech
  If you’re sharing or spreading footage of the Christchurch attack, there is a small team of digital detectives on your case. ... more
• 7 hours Ship discovery solves ancient puzzle Couriermail |Tech
  Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the wreck of an extremely rare vessel that travelled the Nile around 2500 years ago, solving an ancient puzzle. ... more
• 7 hours Disabled dogs running around at Storybook Farm Sacred Animal Garden Rescue Couriermail
  Many, but not all, of the disabled dogs at the Storybook Farm Sacred Animal Garden Rescue were dachshunds. The breed is known to often suffer from Intervertebral disc disease. ... more
• 9 hours Fast free SuperCoach rookie ratings Couriermail |Sport
  There have been more than three months of SuperCoach talk since the prices for 2019 were first released back in December. But this article is going to tell you what you need to know. ... more
• 9 hours Winx domination to continue in the George Ryder Stakes Couriermail |Sport
  The Daily Telegraph's Racing Editor Ray Thomas says Winx is in for more domination in this weekend's George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill Gardens. ... more
• 9 hours TAB market update: GALAXY Couriermail |Sport
  TAB market update: GALAXY. ... more
• 9 hours TAB market update: GEORGE RYDER Couriermail |Sport
  TAB market update: GEORGE RYDER. ... more
• 9 hours Kalyn Ponga makes four tackles in a row before retiring to the wing Couriermail |Sport
  Newcastle Knights star Kalyn Ponga makes four tackles in a row before retiring to the wing. ... more
• 9 hours TAB market update: GOLDEN SLIPPER Couriermail |Sport
  TAB market update: GOLDEN SLIPPER. ... more
• 9 hours TAB market update: RANVET STAKES Couriermail |Sport
  TAB market update: RANVET STAKES. ... more
• 9 hours TAB market update: ROSEHILL GUINEAS Couriermail |Sport
  TAB market update: ROSEHILL GUINEAS. ... more
• 9 hours Johns: Big halves dilemma confronting the Dragons Couriermail |Sport
  Matty Johns has suggested that million dollar player Ben Hunt might be better suited to a bench position at the St George Illawarra Dragons. ... more
• 9 hours Off & Racing: Golden Slipper Preview – March 21 Couriermail |Sport
  The Daily Telegraph's Ray Thomas, Tony Thomas and Matt Jones are joined by the TAB's Gerard Middleton to look at all the weekend's huge races headlined by Winx & the Golden Slipper. ... more
• 9 hours Hunt for ‘wizard’ after grass fire. VIDEO: QPS Couriermail
  Police are seeking public assistance to track down a possible witness to a grass fire in Logan in March. The young person was dressed as a wizard. VIDEO: Queensland Police Service ... more
• 9 hours Police hunt attempted armed robber, Chermside Couriermail
  A man armed with a knife entered the Gympie Road business and threatened the male employee. ... more
• 11 hours Puppy power list: White and fluffy dogs Couriermail
  When The Courier-Mail and Quest Community News asked to for photos of Queensland’s cutest dogs, we were inundated with more than 8000 photos. ... more
• 13 hours New Footy Show’s opening night blue Couriermail |Sport
  The AFL Footy Show kicked off a brand new era on Wednesday night as Channel 9’s bold revamp of the iconic program came into effect for the first time this season. ... more
• 13 hours Brutal side of tennis exposed as player collapses Couriermail |Sport
  It was hard to watch. ... more
• 13 hours SuperCoach Team Reveal: won’t win (but will try!) starting side Couriermail |Sport
  When SuperCoach launched, some two or so months ago, there were three players that I thought were certainties in my side. Now, only one has survived. ... more
• 13 hours Photo saga has officially gone bonkers Couriermail |Sport
  To say the Tayla Harris photo controversy caused a storm in Australia would be a severe understatement. ... more
• 13 hours Wallabies winger joins post-World Cup exodus Couriermail |Sport
  Queensland Reds winger Sefa Naivalu has joined Australia’s post-World Cup European exodus, with French club Stade Francais announcing he has signed a three-year deal. ... more
• 13 hours ‘Picture perfect’ Winx all set for 32 in a row Couriermail |Sport
  Winx worked under the veil of darkness this morning but she will be the shining light at the Golden Slipper meeting on Saturday. ... more
• 13 hours Secret report’s stadium bombshell Couriermail |Sport
  Allianz Stadium could hve been fixed for as little as $18 million, a secret report for the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust has revealed. ... more
• 13 hours Huge change coming to Bunnings Couriermail |Biz
  Suburban Australia’s favourite weekend jaunt is going to Bunnings, grabbing a snag and buying products they didn’t know they needed. That could change with the hardware giant announcing its push into online shopping. ... more
• 13 hours Boy’s scary find inside chocolate bar Couriermail |Biz
  Cadbury is investigating a report of nails in two of its chocolate bars after a NSW mother posted a picture to social media showing the nasty surprise buried inside the sweet treat. ... more
• 13 hours ‘Loser’: Trump’s jaw-dropping tweet Couriermail |Biz
  She’s one of the US President’s top advisers and arguably his most staunch defender. ... more
• 13 hours You won’t believe how this home looks inside Couriermail |Biz
  From the outside this heritage-listed home looks like any other. ... more
• 13 hours Bitter family feud behind Aussie icon Couriermail |Biz
  The sister of Aussie franchise giant David “Jim” Penman has made the explosive allegation he left her “poverty stricken” after sacking her from his multimillion-dollar company. ... more
• 13 hours ‘Enough of this crap’: Brexit backflip Couriermail |Biz
  British PM Theressa May has formally requested a delay to the UK’s departure from the European Union, in another backflip after she had long opposed the stay. ... more
• 13 hours US Close 21 Mar 19: Shares slip in volatile trade Couriermail |Biz
  The US sharemarket was volatile overnight, falling on US-China trade war confusion while the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold while changing its projections on rate hikes this year helped equities bounce off intraday lows. ... more
• 13 hours Jessica Simpson’s bizarre baby name Couriermail |Ent
  Johnson, party of five! ... more
• 13 hours Jess’s outrageous claim about TV affair Couriermail |Ent
  Married At First Sight mean girl Jessika has claimed both Mick and Tamara gave her the go ahead to have an affair with Dan. ... more
• 13 hours Why Dan’s actor brother refused to join him on MAFS Couriermail |Ent
  Reports have surfaced that the Neighbours star 'refused' to be seen on Married at First Sight. ... more
• 13 hours Trailer: Stranger Things Season 3 Couriermail |Ent
  Stranger Things has dropped their official trailer for season three, premiering July 4, 2019. ... more
• 13 hours You won’t believe how this home looks inside Couriermail |Ent
  From the outside this heritage-listed home looks like any other. ... more
• 13 hours Question that made PM blow up Couriermail |Ent
  Scott Morrison has fired up during a press conference as his feud with The Project over his alleged comments about Muslims escalates into a full-blown crisis. ... more
• 13 hours Gogglebox star’s big Christchurch fear Couriermail |Ent
  When the Christchurch mass shooting unfolded last week, the world was glued to news reports in disbelief. ... more
• 13 hours Kyle ends decade-long feud with TV star Couriermail |Ent
  Kyle Sandilands has ended his long-running feud with one of Australia’s best known TV stars. ... more
• 13 hours Kylie Jenner FIRES Assistant & Hailey Bieber Calls DIVORCE LAWYERS! DR Couriermail |Ent
  BIG NEWS in Kylie Jenner’s friend group.. No Jordyn woods is NOT back in the circle… actually someone else got the boot! ALSO… Kylie’s fans think she’s pregnant thanks to an Old Wive’s tale…. Yeah we are talking dissecting this hippy dippy theory! And the marital problems plaguing Justin and Hailey Bieber are seemingly getting worse.. are they bringing in a divorce lawyer? Finally, we’ve got some good marital news… Shane Dawson and Ryland Adams are engaged!!! Let’s get into this piping hot tea right now on Hollyscoop’s Daily Rewind! ... more
• 13 hours Star’s ‘insane’ body transformation Couriermail |Ent
  Veteran television presenter Carol Vorderman has been one of Britain’s best-known celebrities for over 35 years — but was near-unrecognisable when she debuted a jaw-dropping new look this week. ... more
• 13 hours Twin cyclones to bring destruction Couriermail |Tech
  Cyclone Trevor is heading for the Northern Territory, where it is forecast to become a large, destructive system with winds up to 260km/h, heavy rainfall and a dangerous storm tide. ... more
• 13 hours Truth about Meghan’s online war Couriermail |Tech
  The portrait of Meghan Markle in Beyonce and Jay-Z’s BRIT Awards acceptance video isn’t, technically speaking, a true one. ... more
• 13 hours Apple’s surprise AirPods 2 announcement Couriermail |Tech
  Apple has announced a long-awaited second version of its popular AirPods, bringing the option of wireless charging. ... more
• 13 hours Genius plan to take menace off our roads Couriermail |Tech
  Reckon you’re still OK to drive after a few drinks? ... more
• 13 hours Surprising group buying electric cars Couriermail |Tech
  Older buyers are leading the charge towards electric cars, according to research released this week by Roy Morgan. ... more
• 15 hours Delays as truck strikes Brisbane rail bridge Couriermail
  CONGESTION is building after a truck reportedly stuck under the rail bridge at Woolloongabba this morning. ... more
• 15 hours How young boy made up for triple-0 prank Couriermail
  A young boy has been praised for the heartfelt letter he wrote to his local police station after he was caught making a prank call to triple-0. ... more
• 17 hours AFLW photo controversy goes global Couriermail |Sport
  It certainly wasn’t her intention but Tayla Harris has taken AFLW global. ... more
• 17 hours Mark Waugh slams NRL bunker (Unibet) Couriermail |Sport
  Mark Waugh slams NRL bunker. Source: Unibet. ... more
• 17 hours One number squashes ugly F1 debacle Couriermail |Sport
  Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn says he is encouraged by the sport’s new aerodynamic regulations, believing they improved overtaking and helped create “thrilling battles” at the Australian GP. ... more
• 17 hours Illness rocks Aussie camp with Maxwell in doubt Couriermail |Sport
  Illness is complicating Australia’s plans for their ODI series opener against Pakistan, with Glenn Maxwell unable to train on Wednesday. ... more
• 19 hours What Meghan’s handwriting reveals Couriermail |Ent
  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made a surprise visit to the New Zealand embassy where they paid their respects to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack. ... more
• 19 hours Kylie Jenner FIRES Long Time Assistant After LIKING Jordyn Woods Post! Couriermail |Ent
  Kylie Jenner is finding it REAL CHALLENGING to trust Travis Scott while he’s on tour…While he tries to show her his loyalty on her latest SCANDALOUS post. PLUS…get this you guys…sources close to Hollyscoop are saying Kylie FIRED her assistant Victoria and I have a theory as to WHY. FINALLY…Tristan Thompson may be the biggest douchebag in the world…but Khloe Kardashian says their time together was worth it because of THIS REASON. We’re talking all the latest KarJenner tea right now so stay right here. ... more
• 19 hours R Kelly hits new low Couriermail |Ent
  R. Kelly has broken his social media silence by singing “Happy Birthday” to his oldest daughter, Joann, who recently called him a “monster” on Instagram. ... more
• 19 hours Hailey Bieber Calls DIVORCE LAWYERS After Postponing Wedding Ceremony With Justin Bieber! Couriermail |Ent
  ONE DAY after we hear Justin and Hailey Bieber have postponed their wedding ceremony indefinitely…there’s word that Hailey is calling DIVORCE LAWYERS. Have the trust issues and personal problems FINALLY taken their toll? We’re getting into that right now…whether you SHIP Jailey or NOT…you’re going to want to hear this news. ... more
• 19 hours Google slapped with $2.4b fine Couriermail |Tech
  European Union regulators have hit Google with a $A2.4 billion (1.49 billion euro) fine for abusing its dominant role in online advertising. ... more
• 1 day Coomera Connector at Carbrook Couriermail |L-Sport
  A builder is devastated after being notified that the house he has been building for the past three months is in the path of a six-lane highway. ... more
• 1 day Hockey SA’s national shame Couriermail |Sport
  Hockey SA needs $100,000 to fund its state teams’ presence in this year’s new-look Australian Hockey League – and it has just six days to find the money. ... more
• 1 day Raceday focus: Best bets at Pakenham, Donald Couriermail |Sport
  Trainer Henry Dwyer will be hoping Alexandra Dreaming can regain the spark she showed on debut when she resumes at Pakenham. ... more
• 1 day ‘I shouldn’t turn to the bottle for the answer’ Couriermail |Sport
  Rabbitohs skipper Greg Inglis has admitted to using alcohol as a crutch to helping him fight his mental demons in the past. ... more
• 1 day ‘What on earth happened to Ferrari?’ Couriermail |Sport
  That was an altogether strange weekend in Formula 1. ... more
• 1 day Legendary Pies supporter tracked down Couriermail |Sport
  The AFL Grand Final was an all-time thriller. One that went right down to the wire as the West Coast Eagles toppled Collingwood. ... more
• 1 day Safari puts Rebels in mood to tackle Sharks Couriermail |Sport
  Laptops were out and the preparation was as close to normal as possible for the Melbourne Rebels this week, except for the elephants in the background. ... more