Ash Gardner sent home from Twenty20 tour of New Zealand with broken finger

Mitsubishi's ASX-sized Xforce SUV in South-East Asia now offers a hybrid powertrain from the Xpander HEV, featuring a 1.6L four-cylinder engine, electric motor, and two-speed transmission. Despite improved fuel efficiency and advanced features like autonomous emergency braking and wireless phone charging, the Xforce HEV is unlikely to come to Australia due to non-compliance with local regulations, and won't replace the ASX in the market. Mitsubishi continues to offer a range of new car deals through...

Canadian PM Mark Carney called a snap election for 28 April, seeking a strong mandate to address the crisis caused by US President Trump's trade actions and threats. Carney proposed cutting the lowest income tax bracket by 1 percentage point and emphasized the need to build a strong economy and secure Canada in the face of Trump's attempts to undermine the country's sovereignty. Polls suggest a close race between Carney's Liberal Party and the Conservatives,...

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan questioned the early start time of the Lions' fixture with West Coast, citing a "record number of cramps" due to the 12.10pm kickoff in 30-degree heat. Despite West Coast losing key players to cramping, the Lions managed to win by 19 points. Fagan expressed concerns about player welfare and hinted at a lighter training week ahead of their next game against Geelong. Full Article

Pope Francis, 88, survived a life-threatening bout of pneumonia, returning to the Vatican after five weeks in the hospital, making a stop at his favourite basilica on the way home. Doctors prescribed two months of rest and recovery, with continued medical care for his chronic lung condition. Despite setbacks including respiratory crises and fungal infection, Francis is now home and expected to gradually resume normal activities, with ongoing respiratory and physical therapy. Full Article

Ricky Stuart expressed frustration with the NRL's inconsistent obstruction rulings, despite his involvement in a committee to address player penalties. During Canberra's loss to Manly, a try by Seb Kris was disallowed due to minimal contact between Corey Horsburgh and Daly Cherry-Evans, leading to a penalty and sin-binning for Horsburgh. Stuart criticized the abandonment of agreed-upon interpretations and suggested a bias in officiating, impacting the game's outcome. Full Article

West Coast Eagles dominate the first quarter against reigning premiers Brisbane Lions, leading 5.2 (32) to 1.2 (8) with standout performances from Tyrell Dewar and Tim Kelly. Brisbane struggles to get going, with key players like Dayne Zorko and Eric Hipwood kept quiet. Despite Logan Morris and Liam Ryan scoring for the Lions and Eagles, respectively, West Coast maintains a comfortable lead with impressive goals from Dewar, Oscar Allen, and Jamie Cripps. Full Article