AS IT HAPPENED: Force earn bonus-point win over Highlanders, climb into Super Rugby top four

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

AS IT HAPPENED: Force earn bonus-point win over Highlanders, climb into Super Rugby top four

Source: The Roar

Force coach Simon Cron has made a couple of changes to his side for Saturday's (7.35pm AEDT) must-win clash against the Highlanders in Perth.…

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Force coach Simon Cron has made a couple of changes to his side for Saturday’s (7.35pm AEDT) must-win clash against the Highlanders in Perth.
Cron welcomes back Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa after missing the last couple of games… [1701 chars]

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Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole with stunning lap

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris to F1 Japanese GP pole with stunning lap

Source: The Guardian

Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Japanese Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at Suzuka, beating the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third

Max Verstappen claimed pole for the Japanese Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at Suzuka, beating the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third. Charles Leclerc was fourth for Ferrari, with his teammate Lewis Hamilton… [5723 chars]

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for April 5, #664

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers for April 5, #664

Source: CNET

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.
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Music fans out of pocket and furious after cancellation of 80s music festival

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Music fans out of pocket and furious after cancellation of 80s music festival

Source: 9Now

Music fans are furious after a sold-out festival featuring 80s popstars including Boy George and Bonnie Tyl…

Music fans are furious after tickets to a sold-out festival featuring 80s popstars including Boy George and Bonnie Tyler was cancelled with little communication from event operators.
The roll call of international superstars, also including Tony Hadl… [655 chars]

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Super Saturday: Broncos v Tigers; Dolphins, Eels claim first wins

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Super Saturday: Broncos v Tigers; Dolphins, Eels claim first wins

Source: NRL.com

Follow all the action from Round 5 of the 2025 Telstra Premiership on NRL.com's live blog.

Can the Eels and Dolphins get off the mark for 2025? Can Wests Tigers bounce back from a heartbreaking defeat in Round 4? Can the Broncos continue to mount their case as premiership contenders? Can the Dragons and Titans get on a roll after impressiv… [10384 chars]

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Tigers and Lions fans forced to wait in long queues at the MCG after Thursday night’s security incident

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Tigers and Lions fans forced to wait in long queues at the MCG after Thursday night's security incident

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Lions and Tigers fans are forced to wait in long queues as MCG staff react to Thursday night's security breach.

Ramped-up security measures have delayed fans entering the MCG for its first event since staff failed to stop two men from allegedly carrying loaded guns into the famed venue.
Less than 48 hours after the huge scare at Thursday night's Collingwood-Ca… [1829 chars]

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Norris admits McLaren ‘just didn’t have enough’ after losing pole in Japan as he predicts ‘good fight’ from Verstappen

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Norris admits McLaren ‘just didn’t have enough’ after losing pole in Japan as he predicts ‘good fight’ from Verstappen

Source: Formula 1

Lando Norris conceded that McLaren “just didn’t have enough” in Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix after losing out on pole position to Max Verstappen in the final moments, with the Briton expecting his former title rival to put up a “good fight” on race day.

“It’s tiny. Was there probably that much in it? Yes, but Max did an amazing lap so we’re happy. For both of us to be up there fighting for pole is good but just not enough.”
Having experienced a wide moment through Turn 7 during his opening lap in Q3… [1004 chars]

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2025 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying report and highlights: Max Verstappen clinches stunning pole position ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Japanese GP Qualifying

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

2025 Japanese Grand Prix Qualifying report and highlights: Max Verstappen clinches stunning pole position ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Japanese GP Qualifying

Source: Formula 1

Max Verstappen has stormed to a surprise pole position in Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, the World Champion surging to P1 in the final moments to displace the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Max Verstappen stormed to a surprise pole position in Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, the World Champion surging to P1 in the final moments to displace the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
After Piastri and Norris set the pace d… [797 chars]

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Shopping, a police check-in and walk in the park: What Tony Mokbel did on his first morning of freedom

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Shopping, a police check-in and walk in the park: What Tony Mokbel did on his first morning of freedom

Source: The Age

Mokbel started his weekend by going for a morning walk with family and supporters in north-east Melbourne.

Drug kingpin Tony Mokbel has spent his first full day of freedom in almost 18 years at Northland Shopping Centre after checking in at a nearby police station and going for a walk in the park near his sister’s home in Melbourne’s north-east, where he … [740 chars]

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Team Announcement: Lions Select McDouble for Tigers

by Alison Rabbecca | Apr 5, 2025 | Google Finance News

Team Announcement: Lions Select McDouble for Tigers

Source: lions.com.au

Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney and young forward Will McLachlan have been named to take on Richmond at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney and young forward Will McLachlan have been named to take on Richmond at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney and young forward Will McLachlan have been named to take on Richmond … [811 chars]

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