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Essendon still nail the result despite an ‘off day’ with kicking for goals

Photo: stock Wayward goal kicking wasn’t enough to deny Essendon after a final term resurgence helped them to victory over Port Adelaide 9.18(72)-8.12(60) in Melbourne on Thursday. On Friday, Carlton (11.9.75) started strongly in the first half but were run down by the Bulldogs (12.11.83) at Mavel Stadium on Friday. At the MCG on Saturday,…

ALFRED’S AFTERMATH 3/4: As the climate turns on us, politicians are wielding chainsaws

Cuts to weather forecasting will hurt our ability to prepare even worse, says those with experience fighting disasters. Photo: Qld Fire Department Real cuts to weather science funding and staff in the US with promises of the same in Australia will severely hamper our ability to prepare for natural disasters. The warnings were delivered by…