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Former Norths and Roosters star Wayne Portlock is lucky to be alive after the roof of his house disintegrated in yesterday's Northern Beaches tornado. Portlock, who played over 50 games from 1984-1990 before a long career in junior development,
December, 2021
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20 December
Tributes for Sydney storm victim killed in 'freak accident'
It is with a very heavy heart that I write to advise of my mother's passing,' her son said. Find out more about the victim of the Northern Beaches storm.
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20 December
Black Summer bushfires led to 'huge health burden', researchers say
The 2019-20 bushfire season, in which 34 people died and more than five million hectares were burnt over six months, led to record readings for air pollution in NSW.
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20 December
Health experts call for restrictions
Health experts and economists are banding together, calling on political leaders to ensure sensible and balanced COVID restrictions as cases escalate. New South Wales recorded two thousand five hundred and one cases today. Victoria had one thousand three …
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20 December
Tuchel says Covid-hit Chelsea put 'at risk' as Man City stroll
Thomas Tuchel has criticised the Premier League for putting his coronavirus-hit Chelsea side at "huge risk" by forcing them to play at Wolves on Sunday as leaders Manchester City put Newcastle to the sword.
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20 December
Local junior Murray feels “privileged” to be named Souths captain
The star big man earned the top job over teammates Cody Walker and Damien Cook, and Murray understands the significance of being named the leader of the historical club. “I feel very lucky and privileged to have the honour of being captain of the South Sydney Rabbitohs,
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20 December
NBA Round 3 talking points: Deng Deng flop leaves sour taste as Goulding, Perth trio dazzle
Another round of NBL action is in the books and there was again no shortage of fascinating talking points with horror shows from the Sydney Kings and Adelaide 36ers, Chris Goulding sparking Melbourne United,
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20 December
Raceday focus: Best bets, inside mail for Scone
Scone winner who needs to lift but can back to country grade. Aaron Bullock, fresh from his SKY Racing Summer Series Final win at Newcastle on Saturday, can add a few more to the tally. On Bail is probably going to have the honour and distinction of being not only …
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20 December
It’s All About Okonomiyaki and Yakitori at Buzzy Japanese Diner Inase Sakaba, in Sydney’s CBD
What was once Izakaya Yebisu in Regent Place has switched gears to specialise in savoury pancakes and skewers. Plus, bowls of noodles, lashings of sake and sashimi.
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20 December
As You Like It (Sport for Jove)
Damien Ryan’s Shakespeare-focused independent company Sport for Jove introduced itself to metropolitan Sydney audiences with As You Like It back in 2009. Capitalising on the atmosphere of the Royal Botanic Gardens,