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LIVE: ‘Strict’ lockdown for Qld | 210 cases in NSW
LIVEAbout an hour ago
Rohan Browning smashes his heat.
‘WE HAVE A SPRINTER’: Browning breaks Aussie record in scorching start
Australia is lucky to even get a man to qualify for the 100m sprint at the
Olympics, let alone dominate an opening heat in a record time like Rohan Browning
just did. Follow our live coverage.

OLYMPICSAbout an hour ago

Djokovic gifts Barty an Olympic medal
TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 22: Novak Djokovic of Serbia sits in the shade after practice
on Centre Court as Ashley Barty of Australia begins her practice session at Ariake
Tennis Park in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in
Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
Ash Barty finally has a coveted Olympic medal after Novak Djokovic decided not to
play in the mixed doubles.

LIVE
Missing link in Qld outbreak

Queensland authorities are scrambling to determine how Covid spread in the

community, with a missing link between returned travellers and a medical student.

UPDATED6 minutes ago

NRL cleared to return amid Covid chaos
NRL Rd 9 - Rabbitohs v Storm
The NRL has announced plans to reschedule Saturday’s games, after the three
fixtures were postponed amid Queensland’s three-day lockdown.

MOVIES
Gerard Butler sues producers for $13m

Hot off the heels of Scarlett Johansson’s multimillion-dollar Disney lawsuit,

Gerard Butler is suing the producers of his popular action franchise.
UPDATEDAbout an hour ago
America’s fastest man’s Tokyo slip-up

Athletics fans could barely believe their eyes as America’s fastest man slipped up
in his heats of the 100m, leading to a very nervous wait.

QLD
Terrifying nature of new Delta outbreak
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Queensland is on edge following the chilling warning the virus “could be anywhere”
after an infectious person travelled widely.

ROYALS
Secret way Kate makes marriage work

With an ever-growing workload and the pressure only ramping up, at the heart of
Kate and Will’s marriage is something highly unusual.

OLYMPICS
Who do the Boomers play next?
31 July 2021, Japan, Saitama: Basketball: Olympics, Australia - Germany,
Preliminary Round, Group B, Matchday 3 at Saitama Super Arena. Australia's players
hug each other during the match. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa (Photo by Swen
Pförtner/picture alliance via Getty Images)
Australia completed the pool stage undefeated after a dominant win over Germany
left it in prime position for a historic medal.

NEWS LIFE
Pregnant 12yo’s baby shower shocks cops
Mum threw baby shower for daughter, 12, with ‘boyfriend’, 24. Picture: Fox23 News
A mum of a 12-year-old has been charged with enabling child sex abuse after
throwing a baby shower for the pregnant girl and her “boyfriend”, 24.

US POLITICS
Biden reveals embarrassing staff note
President Biden Meets With Governors To Discuss Wildfire Response
US president Joe Biden accidentally revealed an awkward note from his staff telling
him there was something on his face during a governors meeting.

Neighbours join forces for $4m payday

x x x x x x xClever neighbours have put their heads together to become the first
homeowners in their suburb to collect around $2 million each for their properties.
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NRL champion lands surprise new gig
About an hour ago
NRL cleared to return amid Covid chaos
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A new TV show that ruthlessly mocks Prince George has been deemed a “cruel” attack
on the future king.
‘Disgusting’ attack on Prince slammed
Schapelle Corby has made a dark joke about travelling. Picture: InstagramSchapelle
Corby has taken to the air again for a getaway with her mum, but this time she has
made a very careful decision.
‘Scarred’ Schapelle’s careful airport move
Pete EvansIt was meant to be a new chapter for Pete Evans after being dumped from
his TV gig, but the controversial cook’s latest venture is a flop.
New blow for embattled Paleo Pete
Kourtney stunned with her glow in the dark bikini. Picture: InstagramThe eldest
Kardashian has earned praise for her spectacular glow in the dark bikini.
Kourtney’s spectacular glowing bikini
EXCLUSIVE THE HEMSWORTH FAMILY HOME IN BYRON BAYAfter spending years and millions
of dollars to build their dream Byron Bay mansion, there are rumours the Hemsworths
are moving on.
Hemsworth to ‘sell’ Byron Bay mansion
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NRL
NRL champion lands surprise new gig
NRL Rd 25 - Eels v RoostersDally M-winning Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters
legend Cooper Cronk has taken up an exciting new role within the game.
OLYMPICS
Bruce bizarrely called ‘unprofessional’
Winx Statue UnveilingSports lovers have rushed to Bruce McAvaney’s defence after a
bizarre take on the legendary commentator didn’t go down well.
AFL
Coach comes clean after ‘disappointing’ loss
Adam Simpson's Eagles have endured a turbulent season.The West Coast Eagles slumped
to another decisive loss on Saturday night and are no certainty of playing
September football.
UPDATED
Alarming detail in new NSW cases
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian Gives COVID-19 UpdateNew South Wales has recorded
210 new locally acquired cases overnight, with more than half of them united by one
worrying detail.
NRL
Broncos young gun just can’t catch a break
BroncosAfter missing the majority of the NRL season with an ACL injury, Broncos
star Kotoni Staggs is facing more time on the sidelines.
UPDATED
Sydney exposure sites expand further
SOUTH YARRA COVIDMore venues have been added to Sydney’s exposure site list as the
outbreak grows and the lengthy lockdown continues.
Olympics
OLYMPICS
Aussies’ classy Olympics act melts hearts
Swimming - Olympics: Day 8Kaylee McKeown won gold for the second time in Tokyo and
won Australia’s hearts after a classy gesture to fellow Aussie Emily Seebohm.
OLYMPICS
Australia’s fastest man ready to explode
Athletics Australia Pre-Olympic Games Training Camp Media OpportunityAs Australia
prepares to unleash Rohan Browning on the rest of the world, former Aussie sprint
king Matt Shirvington has made a bold call.
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NEWS LIFE
Teacher’s shock at housemate’s secret
‘My girlfriend of eight months was actually housemate I rejected’. Picture:A man
who moved in with a friend he worked with and had a casual sleeping arrangement
with was shocked to discover her big secret.
OLYMPICS
Americans suffer ’worst nightmare’
That's not where they're supposed to go.The US were among the favourites to claim
gold in the mixed medley relay but they didn’t even medal after a race of pure
bedlam.
TRUE STORIES
Woman shows off record-setting mouth
Sam shows off her GuinSocial media is in meltdown over a woman unique party trick –
her enormous mouth, which has broken world records.
OLYMPICS
Teen freak to fill Usain Bolt-sized void
Athletics - Olympics: Day 13Usain Bolt’s rivals are thankful he’s finally missing
from the Olympics, but he leaves a gaping hole that nobody’s sure can be filled.
CORONAVIRUS
Covid patient’s heartbreaking text message
He said he "should have gotten the damn vaccine".Thirty-nine-year-old Michael
Freedy woke up his fiancee in a panic one night, telling her he couldn’t breathe. A
few days after that, he was dead.
OLYMPICS
Aussie’s TV interview will make you cry
Emily Seebohm deserves all the praise she gets.Emily Seebohm started sobbing after
her last race of the Tokyo Games. Given all the Aussie swimmer has been through,
it’s no surprise why.
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Hoarder house could conceal treasure trove
A hoarder house has hit the market in one this area’s most sought-after suburbs,
but it will take a brave buyer – or a bulldozer – to take on the project.
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Price to live in Sophie Monk’s waterfront pad
See inside the sprawling waterfront home of the Beauty and the Geek host, which you
could now live in for a ‘bargain’ price.
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RELATIONSHIPS
Sex expert Nadia Bokody. Picture: Nadia Bokody/Instagram.
Sex loophole singles are exploiting
MENTAL HEALTH
AFL star breaks silence on suicide attempt
North Melbourne Kangaroos Training Session
Majak Daw has given a candid interview, bravely laying bare the moments he tried to
take his own life three times.

NEWS LIFE
Tradie’s hilarious pub reno mistake
Spelling error made at outbak pub rebuild - but locals love new name. Picture:
Facebook
A farmer rebuilding a pub that burnt down two years ago has become the talk of the
town after something went wrong ahead of the big reopening.

HEALTH PROBLEMS
Funny hypocrisy of anti-vaxxer ‘covidiot’
As the Greater Sydney area endures week four of a harsh lockdown, a large group
gathers in Victoria Park at Broadway near the CBD to protest against the
restrictions.
The wife of a covid-denying anti-vaxxer has revealed the ridiculous hypocrisy of
her husband who won’t get jabbed.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

‘No’: Mum’s awkward proposal bomb
‘No’: Mum’s awkward proposal interception
Ah, some mums will stop at nothing to ruin a special moment, even if you’re in the
middle of trying propose to your girlfriend.

Solution to biggest pay snub facing Aussies

It's a compensation gripe nearly nine in 10 Aussies have faced but it can lead to
better things if handled correctly.

Employers share top five CV turn offs

5 CV tips to score you an interview
SEEK
Dubious scam emails to delete ASAP at work

They can appear to be sent from a customer or boss but you must avoid acting on it.
Here’s what to do if you receive one.

Should you keep, renovate or sell?

Essential moving house checklist
WESTPAC
Simple household change can save $200

Your vampire energy consumption could be the silent reason your household bills are
so high this winter.

Expert’s urgent warning on eye health

Costly error you can’t afford to make
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HEALTH & SAFETY
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Shocking number of Aussie kids stranded
FLIGHTS
Qantas to launch ‘key’ to overseas travel
AVIATION INDUSTRY
Qantas and Jetstar have confirmed they will use a digital health pass on future
international flights. What does it involve?

SHORT BREAKS
Most sought-after Airbnbs in Australia

The demand for quirky, offbeat and distinctive Aussie getaways has never been
greater. And these are the ones people want to visit the most.

TRAVEL STORIES
Anger over ‘worst-ever’ tourist attraction

Visitors to a highly anticipated new $3.1 million tourist site in London have
demanded refunds after it turned out to be little more than ‘a mound of dirt’.

TIPS & TRICKS

Hotel door trick praised on TikTok
Picture: dutchintheUSA
A US marine is gaining a following on TikTok for his clever travel safety tips,
including a simple belt trick to ensure you feel safe in a hotel room.

EntertainmentCelebrity LifeCelebrity StyleTV & RadioMoviesMusicBooks &

MagazinesAwardsVideoIn The Know Quiz
MOVIES
91st Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals
Emma Stone considering Disney lawsuit
CELEBRITY LIFE
Hemsworth to ‘sell’ Byron Bay mansion
EXCLUSIVE THE HEMSWORTH FAMILY HOME IN BYRON BAY
After spending years and millions of dollars to build their dream Byron Bay
mansion, there are rumours the Hemsworths are moving on.

RADIO
Sam Frost begs for celeb boyfriend
Sam Frost prank called Wippa's manager begging for a celebrity boyfriend. Picture:
Instagram
With the new ‘singles bubble’ announced in Sydney’s lockdown, Sam Frost begs
Wippa’s manager Mark Klemens to hook her up with someone famous.

MOVIE REVIEWS
Disney’s creatively bankrupt new movie
Disney Jungle Cruise Dwayne Johnson Emily Blunt
It has bankable stars Emily Blunt and The Rock, but no amount star power can make a
generic blockbuster interesting.

ROYALS
Mary’s rare swimsuit photo
EXCLUSIVE: *NO WEB UNTIL 12:00 AM GMT 30TH JULY* Crown Prince Frederik and Crown
Princess Mary of Denmark enjoy their summer holiday
Princess Mary of Denmark showed off her killer body while on holiday with Prince
Frederik and their children.
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WEARABLES

Insane feature hidden in designer glasses

MILITARY
‘Fear’: China’s drastic nuclear move

Satellite photos have revealed a dramatic nuclear plan by China. The move threatens
the power balance between East and West.

LUXURY
Italy’s stunning new SUV has arrived

An eye-catching new SUV hits the road with performance and style in spades, but can
it match it with mainstream luxury brands? We find out.

SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook’s big admission

Facebook has conceded it did not act fast enough to stamp out foreign interference
on its platform during the 2016 US election.

MOTORING
Porsche flirts with bizarre new vehicle

Sports car brand rocked the luxury car establishment with the Cayenne super-SUV.
Will it do that again?

FinanceBreaking NewsMarketsBusinessWorkEconomyReal EstateMoneySmall

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QLD
How to get your hands on $750
COVID LOCKDOWN EXTENTIONMany Queenslanders will be able to get their hands on
disaster payments after the southeast was plunged into a coronavirus lockdown.
COSTS
Man’s ‘bullying’ claims in messy divorce
Married for 17 years, the South Australian man said he was manipulated and wants to
stop his ex-wife from taking all his money.
LEADERS
PM’s pointed vaccine advice
SCOTT MORRISON PRESSERThe PM has said it is ‘entirely possible’ to hit Australia’s
new vaccination target by Christmas, but issued a specific piece of advice to those
still on the fence.
COSTS
Couple’s $80k wedding continually delayed
Ebony and Logan have changed their wedding date four times andAs Sydney’s lockdown
continues to roll on, couples have thousands tied up with vendors with no hope of
getting married any time soon.
COSTS
Aussie couples having kids with no savings
Time spend with family is worth every secondIt costs an estimated $160,000 to raise
one child over 18 years, with calls for people to prepare for the huge financial
responsibility.
Neighbours join forces for $4m payday
x x x x x x xClever neighbours have put their heads together to become the first
homeowners in their suburb to collect around $2 million each for their properties.
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NRL
Broncos
Broncos young gun just can’t catch a break
AFL
Coach’s chilling warning to AFL rivals
AFL Rd 20 - Western Bulldogs v Adelaide
The Western Bulldogs may be atop the AFL ladder but the side’s coach believes its
best may still be yet to come in season 2021.

SPORTS LIFE
Model says she ‘should’ve been Olympian’
Model says she should've been an Olympian.
Aussie model Simone Holtznagel says she could’ve been an Olympian if it weren’t for
one very painful injury that’s left fans in shock.

AFL
Stunning glimpse into Collingwood's future
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: Jack Ginnivan of the Magpies celebrates a goal
during the round 20 AFL match between Collingwood Magpies and West Coast Eagles at
Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 31, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by
Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
The Collingwood Magpies have become the latest team to put the Eagles to the sword
in what has been a turbulent season for West Coast.

OLYMPICS
Internet legend has Kerr in stitches
Great Britain v Australia: Women's Football Quarterfinal - Olympics: Day 7
A Sam Kerr stunner edged the Matildas past Team GB, and an internet legend has
immortalised the moment, leaving Kerr in stitches.

AFL
AFL’s last-minute Covid-19 heroics
AFL Rd 6 - Melbourne v Gold CoastThe AFL has moved swiftly to respond to
Queensland’s most recent Covid-19 outbreak by relocating three of its round 20
games.
OLYMPICS
Massive backflip over Olympics blunder
That's not where you're supposed to be.Olympics officials have done a backflip on
their decision to disqualify the United States for a major blunder in the mixed
relay.
UPDATED
Western Bulldogs close in on 96-year first
AFL Rd 20 - Western Bulldogs v AdelaideThe Western Bulldogs’ win over Adelaide on
Saturday moved them even closer to winning their inaugural AFL minor premiership.
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