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“Alan Jones had a crack at it way back. It hasn’t been done with success. Many league coaches have come over to rugby and been successful there – maybe not as head coaches, although I think they could.“To master that challenge, especially being an Aussie kid where league is such a big sport and I grew up playing the sport, I think it would be a huge challenge. I’ve been back here now for maybe six weeks or so, getting my feet on the ground and deciding what I’m gonna get up to next.”One of the biggest challenges for Newcastle’s…

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“And in the end, they had the legal base to allow Tony Abbott, the prime minister then, to tow the boats back to Indonesia. Within two weeks, they stopped coming.”The claims overstate the speed of the Australian policy, which took months to come into full force after Abbott won the September 2013 election and introduced Operation Sovereign Borders to turn boats back.Abbott has suggested the UK should learn from the Australian policy and wrote two years ago in The Telegraph that he succeeded when sceptics said his policy would not work.“My government built on the Howard [government] formula: boat turn-backs…

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PM Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Second Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference in Beijing, China, September 4, 2025. — PIDPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday vowed maximum facilitation of Chinese investors by removing all bureaucratic hurdles as Pakistan and China inked 21 memoranda of understandings (MoUs) worth $4.2 billion in diverse fields.The prime minister unveiled a bold new vision for Pakistan-China economic cooperation, announcing the formal launch of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor “CPEC 2.0” during his keynote address at the Second Pakistan-China B2B Investment Conference held in Beijing.Welcoming the high-level delegates, he described the forum as a reflection of the iron-clad brotherhood between…

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The Young Artist winner completed her jaw-dropping look with nude stilettosEmma Watson was a vision of charm and class in a stunning Gucci mini dress as she stepped out amid the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on Saturday. The Harry Potter star, widely acclaimed for her role as Hermione Granger, posed effortlessly in the Italian city, showing off her slender physique in the beige sleeveless number, which featured chic leather pockets. The Perks of Being a Wallflower 35, actress, appeared in high spirits while departing the luxurious Hotel Excelsior before whisking off on a boat.  The Young Artist winner completed her jaw-dropping look…

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Video: Authorities investigate video of influencer grabbing a crocAuthorities investigate video of influencer grabbing a crocWe’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later.DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAuthorities are investigating a video of an influencer grabbing a crocodile in Queensland.September 6, 2025 — 8.07pm

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(7) Lachie Ash: A solid contributor who gave the Giants drive at key moments. He was behind the Giants’ star trio of Finn Callaghan, Tom Green and Whitfield for possessions most of the way, and wasn’t that far behind them by the end. 6.5/10(9) Ryan Angwin: Battled hard and took five marks to go with his 18 disposals. 5.5/10(12) Tom Green: An archetypal game from the bullocking Giants midfielder. It was between him and Hawk Jai Newcombe for the “clearance king” label. Green had 22 touches by half-time, shaded by Callaghan to be the best Giant at that point. He…

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Vehicles are lined up at a vehicle storage yard at an industrial port in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Japan, July 23, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump signed an order on Thursday to implement the lower tariffs on Japanese automobile imports and other products that were announced in July.Formalising the agreement between the US and a key Asian ally comes after months of negotiations, reduces uncertainty for the massive Japanese auto sector and confirms an agreement for $550 billion of Japanese investment in US projects.The lower tariffs on Japanese autos are set to take effect seven days after the order is…

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Katie Price is believed to be furious over her daughter Princess Andre’s latest move.The move has sparked a new twist in her parents’ bombshell feud. While Peter Andre and Katie Price have made accusations against each other, Princess has largely maintained a neutral stance. Princess clarified her position in a Snapchat post, saying she ‘loved both of her parents,’ and later took to Instagram Stories to warn users not to ‘bring negativity’ to her page.  In a new development, Katie is said to be upset after seeing pictures of Princess with Paris, 35, and her daughter Venezuela, 15, at the Hair…

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Two boys have been stabbed to death in Melbourne’s west in what is suspected to be a targeted, youth-gang attack.Homicide Squad detectives are on the scene after a 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were fatally stabbed in Cobblebank, near Melton, on Saturday night.Two children have been found dead at separate crime scenes in Melbourne’s west.Credit: Paul RovereEmergency services were called to Marble Drive just before 8pm after reports of a person being seriously injured.They arrived to find a 12-year-old male with critical injuries and started CPR, but the boy died at the scene.A short time later, police responded to…

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