The Maroons have rallied behind their new captain Cameron Smith saying he’s the best man to lead the team in the post-Lockyer era.
Meanwhile, the New South Wales team dismissed claims Michael Jennings has an attitude problem.
Brock Taylor reports.
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By Holly Fallon An international survey has revealed Australians are among the most financially concerned shoppers in the world. Boston Consulting Group (BCG) surveyed 16 economies around the world and tested 1,400 Australian consumers. By Namrata Pingle The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has ranked Australia seventh amongst the world’s top 10 biggest polluters. The report indicates these countries are using 50 per cent more resources than the planet can cope with, compromising the Earth’s future health. State of Origin fever is spreading. The Queensland Maroons headed south to Melbourne today to prepare for Game one of this year’s series, on May 23. It’s the beginning of the end for Petero Civoniceva, who is playing his last series for his state. Brock Taylor reports. Penrith pulled off a thrilling golden point victory in the NRL last night. The upset win over the Dragons, broke an eight game losing streak at home for the Panthers. Brock Taylor reports. By Holly Fallon Blue whales that feed of the coast of South Australia and Victoria are at risk of being driven away by Australia’s mineral boom. With whale numbers on the rise by 10 per cent per year, scientists are predicting a rise in ship collisions as more mothers and calves move inshore. Fires have destroyed two homes and damaged a car wrecking yard over night. Investigators today returned to Molendinar to try and determine the cause. Teagan Sydes reports. The Climate Change Commission has released a report in Sydney calling this the “critical decade” for action. The report found heatwaves are increasing in length and intensity and coastal areas are at risk from sea level rises. Jane Buckle reports. It was busy weekend for Queensland’s football teams with some surprising wins, close calls and dissapointing loses. the pressure was on for the NRL players with the New South Wales State of Origin Team was revealed last night, while the Maroons line-up will be announced later tonight. Erin Smith reports. By Jorge Branco, edited for online by Sarah Richards Prime Minister Julia Gillard might be polling badly, but the latest scientific research backs her government’s controversial carbon tax. |
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