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READ MORE “She did everything I asked her to do and she was very willing for me. I’ve ridden some nice ones for [Godolphin]. That horse Tassort I’ve trialled and ridden in work, and he’s really nice. They all go by nicknames, but there are a handful with a lot of quality and depth.” For all of Waller’s success, two-year-olds are raced sparingly for the giant stable. Remarkably, Pressday, Press Statement and The Autumn Sun remain his only group 1 two-year-old winners. Accession jagged second, two lengths behind Athiri, and is likely to push on to $500,000 Inglis Nursery (1000m) in a fortnight, while Krameric, who finished sixth, is likely to fly the flag in next month’s $2 million Magic Millions Classic on the Gold Coast. “I’ve never been in a rush with my two-year-olds,” Waller said. “I haven’t had a Blue Diamond runner, and I’ve only had a couple of Magic Millions and Golden Slipper starte...

READ MORE “Amongst many other locations, to have a small pocket of Sydney’s Centennial Park double as the quaint English countryside home of this famous rabbit, is a testament to the versatility the NSW landscape offers the international film industry,” Mr Harwin said. ‘Dog Valley’ under construction In Sydney for Peter Rabbit 2. Credit: James Alcock Writer and director Will Gluck said he knew they were bound to return to Sydney, once the sights were set on a sequel for 2020. “We had such a fantastic crew there, who I would choose to work with anywhere in the world, incredible locations and fantastic support,” he said in a statement. AAP Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sbsnews-topstories/~3/W8RcEdQNLug/no-need-for-a-flu-shot-if-you-have-jesus-trump-s-evangelical-adviser-says Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) B...

READ MORE While his form is a boost ahead of the national road title in Ballarat next month, the win was not entirely a surprise for the Sydney cyclist. “I knew the guys who were riding today which helps out a lot,” he said.  “It’s a bit more of a known quantity going in.” Ellerm-Norton took off on the brutal Beloka climb to establish a lead over Coyle, who was quicker up Beloka than Tour de France champion Chris Froome last year. “When I saw he was under a little bit of pressure going up the Beloka climb, I thought it would be worthwhile to keep on pushing on and just put him on the back foot,” he said. Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sbsnews-topstories/~3/W8RcEdQNLug/no-need-for-a-flu-shot-if-you-have-jesus-trump-s-evangelical-adviser-says Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Best Wordpress Plugin developm...

READ MORE This year’s photo had the smallest number of female heads of state in the history of G20 group photos. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was absent after her plane suffered from mechanical faults. The reduced presence points to a dip in female representation of world leaders amongst the G20 membership of industrialised nations. Leader summits have been held since 2008. British Prime Minister Theresa May and International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde were notable for their non-navy coloured suits. At two, that amounts to the lowest number of female leaders since 2010. The highest number was five in 2012 and 2013. Female representation in the G20 ‘family photo’ over the decade: 2018 – 2 (British Prime Minister May, IMF managing director Lagarde) 2017 – 4 (German Chancellor Angela Merkel, May, Lagarde, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg) 2016 – 4 (Merkel, May, Lagarde, South Korea President Park Geun-hye) 2015 – 4 (Merkel, Laga...

READ MORE George H.W. Bush – the upper-crust war hero-turned-oilman and diplomat who steered America through the end of the Cold War as president and led a political dynasty that saw his son win the White House – died Friday. He was 94.  George W. Bush called his father a “man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for,” in a statement announcing his death.  “The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens.” Bush’s passing comes just months after the death in April of his wife and revered first lady Barbara Bush – his “most beloved woman in the world” – to whom he was married for 73 years. The 41st American president was a foreign policy realist who navigated the turbulent but largely peaceful fall of the Soviet Union in 1989 and assembl...

READ MORE Residents of eastern suburbs postcodes 2022, 2024, 2026, 2031 and 2034 are eligible to take part in the trial, however will still be required to carry their plastic driver licence card. Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the digital licences are more secure than their plastic counterparts thanks to blockchain technology platform ‘TrustGrid”, provided by Australian firm Secure Logic. “Smartphones have become de facto wallets and we’re using cutting edge technology so that drivers can use a digital licence in everyday scenarios,” Mr Dominello said. “The DDL is hosted securely on the new Service NSW app, locks with a PIN and can be accessed offline. “It will provide additional levels of security and protection against identity fraud, compared to the plastic driver licence.” Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sbsnews-topstories/~3/W8RcEdQNLug/no-need-for-a-flu-shot-if-you-have-jesus-trump-s-...

READ MORE When he has failed, as he did in his younger years in Australia and England, he shrewdly and meticulously learnt and returned as a mighty, almost impenetrable threat. The last time he was in Australia, Kohli left with 692 runs at 86.25 with four centuries in four Tests. This year in England, he thumped 593 at 59.3, altering his technique in a bid to counter the swinging ball. At 30, he returns to Australia as the No.1 ranked batsman in the world, at the peak of his powers and ready to pose an extraordinary number of questions to a frontline attack of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon. Replay Replay Video He will also be keen to make amends for his poor form last year against Australia, when the tourists held him to 46 runs at 9.2 in five innings before he conceded to injury. While that was on Indian soil, Starc, Lyon, Hazlewood and Cummins should be able to take confidence from at least having dismissed him once each in that series, having him caug...

READ MORE “I didn’t start until I was 16 when I was at college and a teacher noticed I was tall. I was rowing at the time so the choice was 5am freezing cold starts on the lake or indoor in a gym with friends, so I made the transition quite easily. “I made ACT teams then got a scholarship leading up to the 2000 Olympics. I was the only Canberra girl on the team and now I’ve finished it’s about sharing my passion with kids because a lot of haven’t heard of or played volleyball like I hadn’t.” Uren said both indoor and beach volley are becoming more popular and believes there could be some ACT players at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “There’s junior trials coming up soon for the Australian junior beach volleyball tournament. It’s getting bigger, Canberra was a bit behind other states but we have better facilities now and have a chance of getting more teams in,” Uren said. “Some of the kids I first started coachi...

READ MORE Houston: George H.W. Bush, a patrician New Englander whose presidency soared with the coalition victory over Iraq in Kuwait, but then plummeted in the throes of a weak economy that led voters to turn him out of office after a single term, has died. He was 94. The World War II hero, who also presided during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the final months of the Cold War, died late on Friday night, said family spokesman Jim McGrath. His wife of more than 70 years, Barbara Bush, died in April. Former President George H. W. Bush in 2008. Credit: AP The son of a senator and father of a president, Bush was the man with the golden resume who rose through the political ranks: from congressman to UN ambassador, Republican Party chairman to envoy to China, CIA director to two-term vice president under the hugely popular Ronald Reagan. The 1991 Gulf War stoked his popularity. But Bush would acknowledge that he had trouble articulating “the vision thing,” and he was hau...

READ MORE America lost one of its last living presidents on Nov. 30. George H.W. Bush sadly passed away at age 94,  just seven months after losing his beloved wife, Barbara Bush. George H.W. Bush , the 41st President of the United States, has died  at the age of 94 on Nov. 30. His health had been failing and he had been in and out of hospitals earlier this year. His death comes seven months after his beloved wife of 73 years, Barbara Bush , sadly  passed  in April at the age of 92. His longtime spokesman revealed that the former  president passed away at 10:10pm CST but did not give a cause of death in the brief statement. Funeral arrangements are pending but no doubt our remaining living Presidents Barack Obama , Bill Clinton , Jimmy Carter and of course HW’s son George W. Bush will be in attendance. President Bush was admitted to the hospital on April 22 — just one day after burying his beloved wife of 73 years. Bush, according to the family spo...

READ MORE The nation is in mourning after George H.W. passed away on Nov. 30. While we all grieve, take solace in looking back at his incredible life in pictures, here. America is going through a rough patch. Former President  George H.W. Bush   sadly died on Nov. 30 — only seven months after the death of his beloved wife, Barbara Bush .   But instead of focusing on that tragedy, let’s remember his amazing life, both in office and out. George lived a live full of excitement and adventure, both inside the White House and out. Despite using a motorized scooter or a wheelchair to get around, George celebrated his 90th birthday like a real daredevil — by making a tandem parachute jump! And for his 92nd birthday, George organized a fishing trip for 40 wounded warriors and let them use his speedboat. If we had to pick our favorite thing about George, it’s that he reportedly voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Election. But if you thin...

READ MORE As news of George H.W. Bush’s passing spreads, his fellow politicians and friends are sending their heartfelt condolences and kind words in memory of our nation’s 41st US president. George H.W. Bush  may be gone, but the imprint he left on America’s politics will keep him alive in history books for centuries to come. His fellow politicians know that. Family, friends and colleagues from his son George W. Bush to former President Barack Obama to former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger quickly headed to social media to express their sadness over his death. The news broke late in the evening of Friday, Nov. 30 that the president had passed at 10:10 CST that night at the age of 94. His death came seven months after he lost his beloved wife of 73 years  Barbara Bush  in April. The president’s health had been declining in recent years, but the passing of Barbara seemed to break his heart. His son, our 43rd President George W. Bush rel...

READ MORE “I’m 48-9 and a few of those fights I could have won. I beat some of the best fighters in the world. A lot of people talk trash now but that’s all good, this is their chance to celebrate. But nothing will get me down, I’m a positive thinker and a positive person,” Mundine said. “I accept it [the result] as a man and it couldn’t have happened to a better guy than Jeff. Good luck to them. Hopefully they can bounce back and fight some of the best welterweights and middleweights in the world.” Down and out: Anthony Mundine is counted out after being felled by a left hook at Suncorp Stadium. Credit: AAP Mundine said he believed Horn could challenge for another world title, in a number of weight divisions, and he was far more difficult to hit than he looked on film. “As far as Jeff, he’s young, he’s in his prime. I think he can [challenge for another title]. He’s like [US welterweight] Shawn Porter, he...

READ MORE But as the bar was full of flammable materials such as liquor and part of a larger building housing other businesses — including the Nova radio studios on the floor above — Senior Constable Pollock said the situation could have turned out much worse. “There’s fire marks on the floor and minimal damage to furnishings — chairs, stools — but no structural damage whatsoever,” he said. “At this stage there is CCTV in the premises … we’re unable to access that at this time so in the meantime we’re appealing to the public.” Senior Constable Pollock described the attempted arson as “very random, very amateur”; the alleged arsonists broke into the bar through a rear glass door but the fire didn’t take hold. “The actual fire is minimal — something hasn’t gone to plan,” he said. Article source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/young-magpies-gun-to-sign-contract-extension-20180416...

READ MORE But if domestic gas prices remain low, new reserves may not be developed and supply may not meet demand in the medium to long term, it said. Mines Minister Bill Johnston said the pending shortage was a fact, with Woodside’s North West Shelf in decline. “Figures show there’s a potential shortage in the mid-2020s,” Mr Johnston said. “That isn’t to say that, at the time, there won’t be other fields in production but at the moment, on approved projects, there is a gap.” Rod Campbell, research director at The Australia Institute, says it’s outrageous WA could find itself with a potential domestic gas shortage, despite its 15 per cent reservation policy. Article source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/young-magpies-gun-to-sign-contract-extension-20180416-p4z9yn.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Goo...

READ MORE “That’s the clear goal, [to be] the first Renegades team to play in the finals,” Coyle said. “We believe that our list is good enough. It’s about executing plans … we need to win some games, get some momentum, and hang onto that for as long as we can. “But we’ve got a really good blend now of experience and exciting young players. We’ll go out and play hopefully a really exciting brand of cricket. That’s the goal. Let’s hope that’s good enough. But there are some really good signs.” With New Zealand tearaway Lea Tahuhu, experienced and lively spinner Molly Strano, Wareham, Molineux, captain Amy Satterthwaite, Maitlan Brown and the spin of Danni Wyatt, the Renegades have no shortage of bowling options. The key area in which the Renegades need to improve is their batting. Only Satterthwaite, Molineux and Jess Duffin passed 50 last season, although big-hitting Englishwoman Wyatt, Erica Kershaw, Courtney...

READ MORE He will lighten his workload in 2019 to give his body and mind time to properly recuperate after admitting to being in “dark places” on the tour this year and seeking help of psychologists . “I just feel like I’ve found out what works for me,” Kyrgios said. “Long schedules away from home, playing unnecessary events and focusing on things that don’t matter to me personally is what drained me this year. “I was in some dark places this year, that’s for sure. When I was on the road, I was in some very dark places. “I know I’ve got to keep my schedule lighter, play the events I want to play and just put my focus on the [NK Foundation], when I think that I only get good vibes. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s about and if I can make a difference, then great.” Article source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/young-magpies-gun-to-sign-contract-extension-20180416-p4z9yn.html?utm_medium=rss...

READ MORE On Thursday, Michael Cohen, his former personal lawyer, pleaded guilty to lying about Mr Trump’s links with Russia before he was elected president. The clash has also exposed rifts within Europe, with British, Baltic State and Polish calls for new sanctions rebuffed by France and Germany. Bulgarian MPs gave the go-ahead for the country to join the TurkStream, a gas pipeline project designed to re-route Russian exports around Ukraine. Earlier in the week, Germany rebuffed calls from Ukraine and the United States for a rethink of Nord Stream 2, a gas pipeline linking the country with Russia. Telegraph, London Article source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/young-magpies-gun-to-sign-contract-extension-20180416-p4z9yn.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Best Wordpress Plugin development company in India   ...

READ MORE One of the New Testament’s most infamous characters, he presided at Christ’s trial but was said to have washed his hands to symbolise that he abdicated responsibility for the crucifixion. The ring was originally unearthed in the late Sixties at Herodium (also known as Herodian), a fortress and palace built by King Herod in the desert near Bethlehem. It was one of hundreds of artefacts that came to light, including glass objects, pottery and coins. A team of academics, including archeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, think the ring belonged to Pontius Pilate himself. “I don’t know of any other Pilatus from the period and the ring shows he was a person of stature and wealth,” Danny Schwartz, a professor of Jewish history, told Haaretz newspaper. Roi Porat, the director of a new phase of digging at Herodium, who ordered the detailed analysis of the ring, told The Times of Israel that while he did not want to jump to conclusions, ...

READ MORE Is another Teen Mom expecting a baby? Fans are freaking over a new pic of Jenelle Evans where they think she’s sporting a baby bump. A lot of the Teen Mom cast members have become mothers again over the last year or two. Jenelle Evans welcomed her third child Ensley Eason in Jan. of 2017 and some fans were sure from a new Instagram pic the reality star posted on Nov. 30 that baby number four is on the way. The 26-year-old shared a photo with her mom Barbara — yes they are finally getting along again! — and was wearing a baggy tie-dyed shirt. That caught the eye of fans who thought she was sporting a small baby bump . One fan commented, “Not trying to speculate but am I the only one that thinks she might look a little pregnant? Or maybe just put on some winter weight? I’m saying this in the nicest way possible.” Another claimed “She really does look preggers.” Jenelle herself  responded to one user named Claire who said s...

READ MORE Kanye West is seeing red after an old video of Kim Kardashian sucking on a penis-shaped pipe resurfaced. But Kanye isn’t upset with Kim. It’s her video co-star, and ex, Ray J that’s got ‘Ye heated. Kanye West , 41, and Kim Kardashian , 37, have been married for 4 years and have three adorable kids, North , 5,  Saint , 2, and  Chicago West , 10 months. But before Kim settled down with Kanye and became a mom, she had her share of wild times. And now, thanks to a newly resurfaced video of Kim getting very frisky with her ex-boyfreind Ray J ,37, we’re all getting a reminder of just how wild she once was. Unfortunately this is not a reminder that her husband Kanye wants and a source tells HollywoodLife EXCLUSIVELY that he’s putting the blame for the latest leak all on Ray J.   Article source: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/young-magpies-gun-to-sign-contract-extension-20180416-p4z9yn.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed S...

READ MORE Kris Jenner is owning her role as the ‘cool mom’ from ‘Clueless’ in Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ video. She stepped out in a yellow and black plaid blazer that was totally inspired by the 1995 comedy. Kris Jenner channeled her inner Cher Horowitz after being featured in Ariana Grande ‘s “Thank U, Next” music video as the “cool mom” from Clueless . The video dropped on Nov. 30 and Kris’ amazing cameo as Regina George’s mom trying to film her daughter at a Christmas pageant was all the Twittersphere could talk about. In keeping with the theme of the classic 1995 Alicia Silverstone film, Kris recreated one of Cher’s most iconic outfits that is the yellow and black plaid blazer. The 63-year=old momager celebrated her brilliant performance at her favorite Mexican restaurant Casa Vega  in Sherman Oaks wearing a twinning jacket to Cher’s look just as the video dropped. Kris rock...

READ MORE Right wing extremist Gavin McInnes has been refused a visa to enter Australia ahead of a controversial upcoming speaking tour. The American founder of male-only “Western chauvinist” organisation Proud Boys was planning to tour Australia with UK far-right figure Tommy Robinson in early December. The pair were calling their events in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast ‘The Deplorables’ tour, and selling VIP “private dinner” tickets for $995. Gavin McInnes, centre, founder of the far-right group Proud Boys, is surrounded by supporters after speaking at a rally in Berkeley, California. Credit: AP On Thursday, the Herald reported that the tour had been postponed until 2019 due to Robinson “cocking up his diary”, as his personal assistant put it on Twitter. Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, had the previous week announced a “Brexit betrayal march” in the UK on December 9, when he was suppo...

READ MORE This is the second time Dr Read, a Brunswick resident for two decades, has run for the seat. In 2014 he lost to former emergency services minister Jane Garrett, who took 52 per cent of the vote. Ms O’Connor, a union organiser, was preselected as the Labor candidate for Brunswick after Ms Garrett decided to move to Victoria’s upper house . Dr Read has been a sexual health doctor for the past 20 years after heading to Darwin in 1999 to work with AIDS and HIV-infected patients. He has campaigned to permanently remove car parking from Sydney Road in Brunswick and Coburg. Article source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sbsnews-topstories/~3/VFNz_N4UjXg/death-toll-from-philippines-storm-rises-to-74-with-dozens-still-missing Share this: Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Best Wordpress Plugin development company in India       Best Web deve...