‘Umpire froze’: ‘Controversial’ calls, star duo’s ‘juicy’ siren tussle in wild finish to unlikely AFL thriller

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

‘Umpire froze’: ‘Controversial’ calls, star duo’s ‘juicy’ siren tussle in wild finish to unlikely AFL thriller

Source: Fox Sports

‘Umpire froze’: ‘Controversial’ calls, star duo’s ‘juicy’ siren tussle in wild finish to AFL thriller

The most unlikely AFL blockbuster that lived up to all expectations also produced one of the wildest and most controversial finishes of the season so far, with Adelaide cruelly denied a crucial free kick before two young stars tensely tussled after t… [3350 chars]

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The Queensland mum at the centre of a tragic outback mystery

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

The Queensland mum at the centre of a tragic outback mystery

Source: 9Now

Two months ago, Queensland mum Tayla Spies vanished after failing to return to her Roma home after a weeke…

It's an outback mystery that has confused even the most experienced detectives.
Two months ago, Queensland mother Tayla Spies failed to return to her Roma home after a weekend away in Dalby with her partner.
Security footage pinned the mother-of-thr… [731 chars]

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Australian growers expect to benefit from US tariffs as Trump’s trade war angers markets

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

Australian growers expect to benefit from US tariffs as Trump's trade war angers markets

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Some Australian farmers are expecting to reap the benefits of Trump's trade war as international markets look to source products from other regions.

New trade opportunities are emerging for some Australian agricultural industries, following US President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariff announcement on Thursday.
Australian exports to the US will be subject to a 10 per cent tariff, as part of the… [4143 chars]

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Suns keep shining with thrilling one-point win over gallant Crows

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

Suns keep shining with thrilling one-point win over gallant Crows

Source: afl.com.au

Gold Coast has continued its unbeaten start to the season, defeating Adelaide in a nailbiter

Gold Coast has continued its unbeaten start to the season, defeating Adelaide in a nailbiter
Ben Long celebrates a goal with Daniel Rioli during the R4 match between Gold Coast and Adelaide at People First Stadium on April 5, 2025. Picture: AFL Photo… [5891 chars]

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Donald Trump’s tariffs put US-China TikTok deal in doubt

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

Donald Trump's tariffs put US-China TikTok deal in doubt

Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sources say a deal to spin off the US assets of TikTok has been put on hold, with China indicating it will not approve the deal following US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement.

A deal to spin off the US assets of TikTok has been put on hold, with China indicating it will not approve the deal following US President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement this week, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Mr Trump on F… [4240 chars]

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Waratahs’ season in free fall mode as NSW-born Moana Pasifika playmaker helps sink home state

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

Waratahs' season in free fall mode as NSW-born Moana Pasifika playmaker helps sink home state

Source: The Roar

Patrick Pellegrini has come back to haunt his home city. The Tongan international, who played in the Shute Shield for years and played at…

Patrick Pellegrini has come back to haunt his home city.
The Tongan international, who played in the Shute Shield for years and played at three Sydney grade clubs, was instrumental in Moana Pasifika’s 45-28 come-from-behind win over the Waratahs at N… [3597 chars]

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AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Suns, Crows in heartstopping finish; MCG fans facing huge security lines after gun drama

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

AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Suns, Crows in heartstopping finish; MCG fans facing huge security lines after gun drama

Source: The Age

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

Melbourne premiership star Christian Petracca looks like a player who is not happy at his football club, according to commentator Luke Hodge.
Petracca became the public face of the Demons’ woeful 0-4 start to the season when he buried his face in his… [1319 chars]

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Peter Dutton kicks football into TV cameraman

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

Peter Dutton kicks football into TV cameraman

Source: The Age

The opposition leader used the incident to take a swipe at the prime minister, saying if Anthony Albanese had accidentally injured someone he would have denied it occurred.

It was a classic case of a picture opportunity gone wrong.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton was in Darwin this morning, where he stopped to make a funding announcement for a local footy club, the Palmerston Magpies.
Dutton and his entourage, including … [515 chars]

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Research Uncovers Key Gaps in Insect Biodiversity Data

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

Research Uncovers Key Gaps in Insect Biodiversity Data

Source: Mirage News

Azure Damselfly. Creadit by Dave Cooling
A major new study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Zoological Society of London

Queen Mary University of London
A major new study led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), with contributions from Professor Iwan Jones and Dr John Murphy of Queen Mary University of London, has… [3166 chars]

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Eels v Dragons, Broncos v Tigers scores, odds, how to watch

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

Eels v Dragons, Broncos v Tigers scores, odds, how to watch

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Clint Gutherson takes on the Eels for the first time since leaving the club, before the Wests Tigers face the Broncos without skipper Jarome Luai. Follow all the action.

A horrible error from Josh Addo-Carr and Sean Russell, and the Dragons score on the next set after being given the easy field position.
But hold the celebrations St George fans, Tyrell Sloan has his foot on the touch line as he ground the ball – no t… [375 chars]

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