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TRACEY BENDINGER | Culture | Contact The recent release of Netflix’s much anticipated Michael Jordan documentary, The Last Dance, has brought a lot of happiness to the lives of basketball fans and novices alike. Despite it being the only documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls, local know-it-all Andrew Tollin seems to think he knows more about Jordan’s life...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In some breaking sports news from Monaco, reigning Australian Open Novak Djokovic has confirmed that he'll be playing an unusual warm-up tournament next year. The Serbian star revealed that rather than the traditional tournaments in Sydney and Melbourne, he'll be playing in the Northern Rivers town of Mullumbimby. This comes after he outed himself as an anti-vaxxer, stating...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT Conservative radio shock Alan Jones has predictably decided to not go easy on Raelene Castle today, following last night's news she was standing down as CEO of Rugby Australia. Jones had been one of Castle’s harshest critics throughout her doomed appointment that saw her attempting to bail water out of a sinking ship that been dragged through...

CLANCY OVERELL | Editor | CONTACT As two of Australia's most loved non-AFL footy codes face the prospect of collapse under the gruelling COVID-19 lockdown, the one man that can save both games has today said "nah". Dual-code international and famously tough board negotiator, Lote Tuqiri has today turned down both the NRL and Australian rugby CEO positions. This comes as World Cup-winning Wallaby captain...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT In some news from across the 'dutch,' the nation of New Zealand has reportedly forgotten his humility this week. This comes after the nation's citizens come to terms with the fact that it looks increasingly likely that they won't win the Bledisloe this year. That would mark the first time since 2002 that the mighty All Blacks won't...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT The NRL's Integrity Unit is currently investigating some breaking news from the Harbour City of Sydney this afternoon. This comes after the CEO of the NRL Todd Greenberg announced that he would be standing down from his position. His decision follows weeks of negatives stories and the suspiciously rapid rise in the profile of Peter V'Landys, the games...

LOUIS BURKE | Culture | CONTACT Bottle-os are the latest business to be hit by mandatory purchase limits after the general population realised a roll of toilet paper would never get them pissed enough to tell old stories about punch-ons. It's pretty grim in the sporting landscape right now so our Desert Rock FM Stablemates Hello Sport are here to help you get through the...

The Betoota Dolphins Rugby League Football Club is one of the Foundation Members of the Channel Country Rugby League, and one of the pillars of our town. Over the years plenty have pulled on the jersey across both First and Reserve Grade, and in our perennial overachieving Under 18s. While plenty of local players deserve recognition, which they often...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT Following the success of the biggest show of 2020 - Tiger King; AFL Superstar Dustin Martin has certainly set tongues wagging today. The Richmond Tiger and self-proclaimed 'Real Tiger King' said he's loved to the popular TV show but has taken umbrage with the title of the smash hit. "I'm the real Tiger King bra," explained the dual...

WENDELL HUSSEY | Cadet | CONTACT As the Rugby League fraternity begins another week of infighting and bickering, football icon Phil 'Gus' Gould has made a profound statement this morning. With Channel Nine attacking the NRL, the NRL attacking Channel Nine, the Murdoch Medi empire attacking Channel Nine and the NRL, and Peter Vlandys attacking Todd Greenberg, Gus has emerged as the lucky winner...