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theqldr.com.au > religion-and-belief > 04/03/2026 > easter-10

Easter holiday hunts closer to home as fuel prices bite

1+ hour, 4+ min ago  (533+ words) Duncan Murray | April 3, 2026 Aussies could be forced to spend a basket-full this Easter long weekend, with rising fuel prices prompting many to stay closer to home. But during such uncertain times, connection with others and small indulgences could trump cost-of-living…...

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theqldr.com.au > sport > 04/02/2026 > rl_dolphins-399

Magnificent Manly give Foran dream coaching debut

7+ hour, 39+ min ago  (500+ words) Joel Gould | April 2, 2026 Manly have delivered for Kieran Foran in spectacular fashion to blitz the Dolphins 52-18 and give the club legend a memorable NRL coaching debut. The Trbojevic brothers " Tom, Jake and Ben " "were magnificent at a sold-out Kayo Stadium…...

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theqldr.com.au > arts-culture-and-entertainment > 04/02/2026 > gambling-21

Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot

10+ hour, 35+ min ago  (643+ words) Dominic Giannini and Zac de Silva | April 2, 2026 Gambling reform advocates are furious at what they describe as half-baked measures to crack down on systemic harms, while gaming firms are angry they haven't been consulted. Celebrities and sportspeople will no longer…...

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theqldr.com.au > social-issue > 04/02/2026 > uluru-5

Historic deal sealed for world-famous tourist drawcard

14+ hour, 4+ min ago  (478+ words) Lloyd Jones | April 2, 2026 The first revenue shake-up in decades at a significant Indigenous site and world-famous tourist drawcard is set to deliver more money for Traditional Owners. For the first time since the early 1990s, tweaks have been made to the…...

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theqldr.com.au > sport > 04/02/2026 > box_tszyu-118

‘The rise’: Tszyu’s Easter Sunday resurrection plan

14+ hour, 27+ min ago  (644+ words) Darren Walton | April 2, 2026 Tim Tszyu is promising no more slip-ups while candidly confessing to "falling apart" after relinquishing his world title in the infamous Sebastian Fundora bloodbath in Las Vegas. Tszyu takes on undefeated Albanian Denis Nurja in Wollongong on…...

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theqldr.com.au > sport > 04/02/2026 > super_brumbies-70

Sapsford hails captain after re-signing with Brumbies

15+ hour, 40+ min ago  (444+ words) Sebastian Tan | April 2, 2026 Ollie Sapsford has lauded inspirational captain Ryan Lonergan after extending his contract with the ACT Brumbies for at least another two years. Sapsford described his contract extension on Thursday as a "no-brainer, with the winger also enjoying…...

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theqldr.com.au > arts-culture-and-entertainment > 04/01/2026 > show-6

Fuel crunch looms but the show must go on

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (439+ words) Will Nicholas | April 1, 2026 High-dive acts, an after-dark offering and a human cannonball will join the usual woolly, hairy and four-legged staples at the Royal Easter Show. Organisers expect the 2026 edition to entice just shy of one million visitors to Sydney's…...

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theqldr.com.au > environmental-issue > 04/01/2026 > electric-257

Discount loans to rev up Aussie electric vehicle market

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (448+ words) Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson | April 1, 2026 Demand for electric cars could get a second boost with the launch of a $100 million scheme offering discounted loans on low-emission vehicles." The Clean Energy Finance Corporation released details of the multimillion-dollar program on Wednesday after signing…...

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theqldr.com.au > sport > 03/31/2026 > rl_teams-125

Xerri back on Bulldogs’ bench, Foran sticks solid

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (483+ words) Jasper Bruce | March 31, 2026 Bronson Xerri is in line for an NRL return after being included on Canterbury's team sheet just two weeks on from his sensational axing. Coach Cameron Ciraldo has been impressed by Xerri's NSW Cup performances and training…...

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theqldr.com.au > sport > 03/31/2026 > afl_tribunal-222

‘I’m comfortable’: AFL boss on blood-smearing ban

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (515+ words) Steve Larkin | March 31, 2026 AFL chief Andrew Dillon is "comfortable" with the Tribunal"s three-match ban to North Melbourne"s Tristan Xerri over a blood-smearing act. Xerri told the Tribunal of his "brain fade" involving Essendon"s Andrew McGrath " and Dillon…...