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Port Adelaide is understood to have made an “aggressive” offer for the West Coast Eagles premiership forward.
Rioli, who is out of contract and weighing up his options amid interest from around the AFL, kicked 14 goals in 13 games for West Coast this year upon his return from a doping ban that wiped out his 2020 and 2021 seasons.
The Eagles have expressed confidence in their ability to re-sign Rioli – who last extended his deal in 2019, prior to his suspension.
Contract talks, however, were put on hold following the recent death of his father and subsequent time away from the club.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that the National Cabinet has decided to shorten the Covid isolation period from seven days to five while also scrapping the mandatory requirement of masks on domestic flights.
The PM said the changes would take effect from September 9.
Mandatory isolation will be reduced from seven days to five for people with no symptoms, allowing people to return to work sooner with precautions.
He also told awaiting media that the National Cabinet would reconvene to make a decision on whether to continue the scheme of paid pandemic leave, which is set to end in September.
“We’ll consult on what to do about that in a couple of weeks.”
“Seven days down to five days, that is what we have decided.”
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The Prime Minister will address the media following discussions regarding COVID-19 isolation times.
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The West Australian woman has pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court to one count of attempted murder.
Prosecutors allege the 40-year-old, whose name cannot be published to protect the identity of the six-year-old, visited the GP’s Albany clinic on January 17 seeking a drug she could use to end her daughter’s life.
It’s alleged the doctor, a 48-year-old man, agreed to prescribe the drug and was aware of the intended use.
Police have said the girl became unwell on January 19 and was taken to a medical facility in the state’s south by another family member.
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Sydney Swans Coach John Longmire’s made the call despite the fact Lance Franklin is yet to re-sign with the Bloods and put contract talks on hold amid rumours that he could finish his career elsewhere.
But that is on the backburner until after Sydney chase a premiership, starting with Friday night’s qualifying final against reigning premiers Melbourne.
”We hope it (putting contract talks on hold) is a real advantage,” Longmire told reporters.
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”We think that the way Lance has been playing has been really good and he’s absolutely invested in how we’re going and loves playing at this time of the year.
”It’s what he really loves doing so it’s great that he’ll be enjoying the moment at the MCG in front of a huge crowd.
”He plays against a high-quality All-Australian defender this week (Steven May) and those two players didn’t play last time (in round 12).
”They get an opportunity to go at it again this week and I’m sure it will be a great contest.”
Coles and Woolworths shoppers have gone wild with news the supermarkets are now selling “Sizzler cheese toast” for $6 a pack.
Sharing on TikTok, user Dannii Rodgers revealed how La Famiglia Cheesy Pan Bread is the “perfect dupe” for the iconic snack at the much-missed Sizzler restaurant chain.
With most Sizzler restaurants around Australia now closed, many fans miss the popular menu item which became a hit in the 1990s – leading to the frenzy over the supermarket buy.
But other cheese toast fans have pointed out a simple recipe which means people can whip up a DIY version for a fraction of the price.
Get the recipe home cooks are ranking up with the original in the story below
A surfer has been hospitalised after a shark attack on the Central Coast.
Central Coast Council announced that Avoca and North Avoca beaches have been closed as a result of the attack, in which the young boardrider was bitten on the arm at 10.30am.
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“Please avoid both beaches at this time until the incident can be investigated further,” the council has announced via social media.
NSW Ambulance reported that the victim had been taken to Gosford Hospital for injuries to his hand.
It has been reported that a drone has been deployed to search for the predator.
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The body of a man in his 30s has been found in the water near Parsley Bay Boat Ramp in Brooklyn in Sydney’s north.
Police have told 7NEWS that emergency services responded to reports about the body in the water about 11.10am Wednesday.
The body was brought to shore and has not been formally identified.
Police have been told the man was at the location with friends to swim.
Officers from Kuring-Gai Police Area Command have commenced inquiries into the incident and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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