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Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel is the latest AFL-listed player to be banned for a homophobic slur. Knobel, who is yet to make his debut, was suspended for four games after an AFL investigation. The AFL said the Suns reported the “highly offensive” slur and Knobel admitted to the incident, which happened last Saturday during…
In a time of war, rising costs and Medicaid cuts, Democrats in Maine say another issue is motivating them in this fall’s Senate race: Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court eight years ago. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. A pivotal vote by longtime Republican…
Climate change is pushing ticks into new habitats across southern Canada, and experts say the blood-sucking pests will keep advancing. Disease-carrying ticks were barely on Canada’s radar until the 1990s, but scientists say various species are travelling north from the United States at a rate of 35 to 55 kilometres per year. “Where the vast…
The family of a Gold Coast woman who died following complications from a surgery performed by doctor Reza Adib have called for accountability and meaningful change in the wake of damning inquest findings. The findings from an inquest into the death of Rosemarie Campbell were released on Wednesday. The 62-year-old died at her Gold Coast…
Two Chinese Uyghur men have been sentenced to death for carrying out a 2015 attack on a Bangkok shrine that killed 20 people. A Thai court convicted Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammed of premeditated and attempted murder for their role in planting a bomb at the popular Erawan Shrine in Bangkok’s commercial heart in August…
Western Bulldogs and the Adelaide Crows look to build on big wins when they face each other at Docklands to kick off Round 14 of the AFL’s home and away season. The Bulldogs held off Hawthorn in Round 13 to take a spot in the top six, while the Crows earned a rare win over…
The Newfoundland and Labrador government says it is reviewing old legislation aimed at curbing criminal activity and cleaning up neighbourhoods. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act — also known as SCAN — was passed in the House of Assembly in 2007, but never brought into force. It would use civil law to issue warnings for…
Jai Arrow is being honoured at Stadium Australia as the South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos begin round 15. Arrow was named in the number 23 jersey for South Sydney, after retiring from rugby league following his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis. The Rabbitohs will wear a special white jersey for the occasion, while Brisbane…
Screening parties, brand activations, special menus — businesses across Toronto and Vancouver are stepping up their game to attract customers during the FIFA World Cup, which starts this week and runs until mid-July. For example, Toronto restaurants Vinny’s Bar, Daphne and Beso — owned by Ink Entertainment — will broadcast matches and offer “Flavours of…
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson says she consults billionaire Gina Rinehart on policy and considers her a friend. Ms Rinehart, Australia’s richest person, is a well-known supporter of One Nation and in April gifted Senator Hanson a $1 million plane. “I consider her a friend and I’m very … grateful for her support. She’s an…