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Global oil prices have climbed dramatically since the war, prompting warnings that high fuel prices could drive inflation above 5 per cent in Australia.
By William WEST Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will release 100 million litres into the domestic supply, officials said Thursday.
Global oil prices have climbed dramatically since the war, prompting warnings that high fuel prices could drive inflation above 5 per cent in Australia.
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Trump to stump for Whatley in Rocky Mount on Friday
By William F. West Staff Writer President Donald Trump is coming to Rocky Mount on Friday for a campaign rally as a U.S. Senate race heats up. Confirmation came via a text message late Monday afternoon from Jonathan Felts, who is a Michael Whatley for U.S. Senate campaign spokesman. William F. West can be reached at bwest@apgenc.com or (252) 366-8126.
Women’s US Open final locked in as men’s semis take centre stage
US Open World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz will clash with Serbian maestro Novak Djokovic in their second meeting at a Grand Slam. Djokovic notably won their previous encounter for the men's singles gold medal at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Image: William West / AFP / File Did you sleep well last night? How’s your neck? I hope there’s no cricks or cramps because, if you are a tennis fan, your neck’s lateral movement is going to be tested to its maximum this weekend.
Wallabies feel battle-hardened by British and Irish Lions series ahead of Springboks
The Rugby Championship Australia endured a bruising battle against the British & Irish Lions during their recent series. Image: William West / AFP Australia hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa feels that facing the British & Irish Lions in a gruelling home series had helped prepare them for Saturday’s opening Rugby Championship match against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
Wallabies need to find more 'Valetinis' and 'Skeltons' to compete with Springboks
Rugby Championship Australia’s Will Skelton squares off with British and Irish Lions players during the second Test. Image: William West / AFP FOR about 75 minutes it looked like Melbourne and the sporting cathedral, the MCG, would again be the Wallabies’ lucky charm against a touring British and Irish Lions team. In Australia's past two series against the Lions, in 2001 and 2013, the Wallabies lost the first Test then levelled both in Melbourne.
10 Ecommerce Brands That Scaled Sales With AI Chat
AI chatbots are changing how ecommerce brands grow. What used to be tools for answering support questions are now central to scaling revenue. The best ecommerce companies are putting chatbots to work, not only to assist shoppers but to actively drive sales, lift average order value (AOV), and increase conversion rates. At Rep AI, we’ve worked with hundreds of growing brands that are seeing real results.
Australia squad boosted ahead of World Test Championship final
World Test Championship |Published 2 hours ago Australia named all-rounder Cameron Green (pictured), skipper Pat Cummins and fellow pace bowler Josh Hazlewooin their 15-man squad on Tuesday for the World Test Championship final. Image: William West, AFP Australia named all-rounder Cameron Green in their 15-man squad on Tuesday for the World Test Championship (WTC) final where they will face South Africa at Lord's from June 11-15.
PHOTOS Govs clinch ASUN Tournament Spot With Win Over Queens
Junior Guard Anala Nelson drove into the lane, She made an easy layup as the Austin Peay State University women's Basketball team defeated Queens University 66-57 at F&M Bank Arena on February 20th, 2025.
Nadal victorious at Australian Open but heartbreak for Kyrgios
Matteo Berrettini & Ajla Tomljanovic Split Shortly After Filming Break Point When No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic was barred from participating in the 2022 Australian Open, Italy’s rising tennis star Matteo Berrettini had an opportunity to take the top spot. Filmed throughout the January 2022 Grand Slam tournament, Netflix’s Break Point highlights the pressure put on him and his then-girlfriend, fellow tennis pro, Ajla Tomljanović, who was also competing for Australia.
Jim Thorpe marker back in Rocky Mount after 2019 mishap
ROCKY MOUNT — A new marker is in place telling passing motorists that 1912 two-time Olympic gold medalist Jim Thorpe once played baseball in downtown Rocky Mount. The marker replaced one accidentally knocked down more than two years ago. “I’m glad to know that it is back in place and doing its job,” Ansley Wegner, administrator of the state Highway Historical Marker Program, said Wednesday. The new marker was installed May 18.
Ceremony in Rocky Mount to honor state's fallen officers
ROCKY MOUNT — Englewood Baptist Church on Tuesday will be the scene of the 2022 statewide Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Ceremony to honor those who lost their lives while serving in the line of duty in North Carolina and to honor their survivors. This also will mark the first time since 2008 the cross-agency observance has been held at the church and in Rocky Mount, as well as the first time since 2019 the observance will be open to the public.
The world's biggest private landowners
The Hewitt family have been pastoralists in Queensland for generations and the clan still controls numerous land holdings across the Australian state, as well as in the Northern Territory and New South Wales. The family’s extensive portfolio includes 16 holdings, such as the recently-acquired Narwietooma aggregation, which comprises 1,108,200 hectares.
Intermodal rail facility gears up for opening
The details of the opening of a multimillion dollar intermodal freight facility north of Rocky Mount are taking shape, the state Transportation Department said. Planning is underway for a mid-October ribbon cutting for the future CSX facility, also called the Carolina Connector, Transportation Department Marketing and Communications Project Manager Katie Trout said recently.
Man sought for slaying of Rocky Mount activist
The Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for the fatal shooting of community activist Johnny Cunningham more than a month ago. Michael Edward Palmer, 42, is charged with first-degree murder of Cunningham, 60, the sheriff’s office said in a posting Wednesday on Facebook. Cunningham, in addition to having long been an activist, frequently spoke during the public input phase of Rocky Mount City Council regular meetings.
DMV move stirs excitement in Rocky Mount; 450 jobs to relocate from Raleigh to old Hardee's headquarters by Dec. 19
ROCKY MOUNT — Candice Moore appears to have quite a place to work in what is going to be the future state Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters along North Church Street just off U.S. 64. The exterior of her cubicle is replete with inspirational and uplifting messages that emphasize enjoying life, not sweating the small stuff. And she likes that the building is close to restaurants and shopping around the Rocky Mount Sports Complex and Golden East Crossing mall.
Israel to reimpose virus lockdown as WHO reports record cases
Israel said it will reimpose a national lockdown to battle a coronavirus surge, as the number of daily infections around the world reached a record high. Britain, France, Austria and the Czech Republic also reported spikes, as global cases rapidly approached 29 million with more than 921,000 Covid-19 deaths, according to an AFP tally. The Israel lockdown will last three weeks starting Friday, keeping people to within 500 metres (yards) of their homes.
Man to face multiple charges for shooting spree on I-95 (copy) (copy)
ROCKY MOUNT — A South Carolina man will face multiple charges in North Carolina and Virginia after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 ending in a crash near Emporia, Va. Franklin Joseph Dangerfield, 34, of Ladson, S.C., was under armed guard at a Richmond, Va., hospital, where he was being treated, Nash County Sheriff Keith Stone said. Dangerfield will be charged in Virginia with driving while impaired and reckless driving, Stone said.
Australia's Nick Kyrgios withdraws from US Open
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the US Open and again criticised some of his fellow professionals for their decisions to ignore health advice during the coronavirus pandemic. Kyrgios follows compatriot and women's world number one Ash Barty, who withdrew from the August 31 to September 13 tournament earlier this week. "I will not be playing this year at the US Open," Kyrgios said in a video on social media on Sunday.
ICC postpones Twenty20 Cricket World Cup in Australia due to Covid-19
This year's Twenty20 Cricket World Cup, which was scheduled to begin in Australia on October 18, has been postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. "At today’s meeting ... windows for the next three ICC men’s events were also agreed to bring clarity to the calendar and give the sport the best possible opportunity," the ICC said in a statement after a meeting of its commercial subsidiary IBC.
Kyrgios blasts 'selfish' ATP for US Open drive
Nick Kyrgios slammed the ATP as "selfish" on Thursday for pressing ahead with plans for the US Open despite the country dealing with a coronavirus pandemic and widespread anti-racism protests. The temperamental Australian suggested it was too early for the Flushing Meadow Grand Slam, joining other players in expressing reservations, including world number one Novak Djokovic. "The ATP is trying to make the US Open go ahead.
England rugby player says he and coach Eddie Jones were racially abused while on tour in SA
By Liam Del Carme - 10 June 2020 - 12:56 England's coach Eddie Jones (L) in a discussion with prop Ellis Genge (R) during a training session at the Japan Rugby World Cup, in Tokyo on October 9, 2019. Image: William WEST / AFP On the eve of SA Rugby announcing ‘a dramatic gear change’ in its transformation progress‚ an England player revealed he and coach Eddie Jones were racially abused while on tour here in SA in 2018.
England rugby player says he and coach Eddie Jones were racially abused while on tour in SA
The release states: “SA Rugby achieved success in 38 of its 47 areas of measurement in the dimensions of access; demographics and empowerment.” They stated that the numbers of rugby-playing schools and clubs exceeded targets; that demographic targets for generic black players and black African players were achieved in eight out of nine national teams; and that 16 of 18 targets were achieved in coaching‚ refereeing‚ team support staff‚ board members and SA Rugby staff.
India captain Virat Kohli says his father refused to bribe way into team
Virat Kohli has told how his late father refused to pay a bribe to get him into a Delhi state junior team when he was a teenager, the India captain has revealed. The world's top ranked one-day batsman did not identify who had demanded the bribe but said he was rejected by the team, a rebuff that left him "broken". "In my home state...
Australia become world's top Test and T20 side
Australia have deposed India in the world Test rankings and Pakistan in the Twenty20 standings, the International Cricket Council said on Friday. Just two points separate Australia (116), New Zealand (115) and India (114), who slipped to third position in the Test standings, with cricket across all formats suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. India had held the number one spot since October 2016.
Australian cricketers 'sucked up' to Kohli to save IPL deals: Clarke
Australian cricketers "sucked up" to India and Virat Kohli by holding back on verbal sledging to protect lucrative Indian Premier League deals, according to former Australia captain Michael Clarke. Clarke said players were "too scared" to play a normal game against India because of the influence of the world's wealthiest cricket tournament.
Twenty20 Cricket World Cup organisers hopeful despite potential clash with other sports
Organisers expect this year's Twenty20 Cricket World Cup to be a success even if it has to vie with Australian rules football and rugby league for viewers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the organising committee said on Sunday. The October 18 to November 15 tournament was slotted into Australia's sports calendar between the end of the football season and the beginning of summer cricket to draw maximum attention.
Twenty20 Cricket World Cup organisers hopeful despite potential clash with other sports
Organisers expect this year's Twenty20 Cricket World Cup to be a success even if it has to vie with Australian rules football and rugby league for viewers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the head of the organising committee said on Sunday. The October 18 to November 15 tournament was slotted into Australia's sports calendar between the end of the football season and the beginning of summer cricket to draw maximum attention.
Australia crush India to lift fifth Women's T20 World Cup
Opening batswomen Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney scored glittering half-centuries as a ruthless Australia crushed India by 85 runs to win a record-extending fifth Women's Twenty20 World Cup in front of a heaving Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Australia crush India to lift fifth Women's T20 World Cup
Opening batswomen Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney scored glittering half-centuries as a ruthless Australia crushed India by 85 runs to win a record-extending fifth Women's Twenty20 World Cup in front of a heaving Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Rafa Nadal back in action in Acapulco with no hard feelings for Nick Kyrgios
Rafael Nadal is back in action for the first time since his Australian Open quarter-final exit, heading the field at the Mexico Open in Acapulco. A two-time former champion of the tournament, Nadal was knocked out in the second round last year by mercurial Australian Nick Kyrgios in a match that sparked angry words between the two. Nadal accused Kyrgios of "lacking respect" after he served underarm in their 2019 clash, but the Spaniard said Monday he felt no lingering resentment.
Size doesn't matter, new man Kyrgios - five things we learned at Australian Open
Five things we learned from the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, where Novak Djokovic won the men's title and Sofia Kenin was crowned women's champion: - Big Three stand firm - Every season Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer face a stronger challenge from younger players, and every season they're able to withstand it.
Size doesn't matter, new man Kyrgios - five things we learned at Australian Open
Five things we learned from the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, where Novak Djokovic won the men's title and Sofia Kenin was crowned women's champion: - Big Three stand firm - Every season Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer face a stronger challenge from younger players, and every season they're able to withstand it.
Size doesn't matter, new man Kyrgios - five things we learned at Australian Open
Five things we learned from the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, where Novak Djokovic won the men's title and Sofia Kenin was crowned women's champion: - Big Three stand firm - Every season Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer face a stronger challenge from younger players, and every season they're able to withstand it.
'The greatest' - Djokovic takes aim at Federer's Slams, ranking record
Novak Djokovic put Roger Federer on notice as he won his 17th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and warned he was going all-out for the Swiss's record of 20 -- and his mark for weeks as world number one. Djokovic, who came through a mid-match slump to win his eighth title in Melbourne, is relentlessly totting up the victories that could soon end the debate over who's the greatest in history.
'The greatest' - Djokovic takes aim at Federer's Slams, ranking record
Novak Djokovic put Roger Federer on notice as he won his 17th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and warned he was going all-out for the Swiss's record of 20 -- and his mark for weeks as world number one. Djokovic, who came through a mid-match slump to win his eighth title in Melbourne, is relentlessly totting up the victories that could soon end the debate over who's the greatest in history.
Size doesn't matter, new man Kyrgios - five things we learned at Australian Open
Five things we learned from the Australian Open, the season's first Grand Slam, where Novak Djokovic won the men's title and Sofia Kenin was crowned women's champion: - Big Three stand firm - Every season Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer face a stronger challenge from younger players, and every season they're able to withstand it.
'The greatest' - Djokovic takes aim at Federer's Slams, ranking record
Novak Djokovic put Roger Federer on notice as he won his 17th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open and warned he was going all-out for the Swiss's record of 20 -- and his mark for weeks as world number one. Djokovic, who came through a mid-match slump to win his eighth title in Melbourne, is relentlessly totting up the victories that could soon end the debate over who's the greatest in history.
Garbine Muguruza battles past Simona Halep to reach Australian Open final
Garbine Muguruza prevailed 7-6(8) 7-5 in a battle of attrition against world number three Simona Halep to reach her first Australian Open final on Thursday. The unseeded Spaniard arrived at Melbourne Park with low expectations but will now face American 14th seed Sofia Kenin bidding to win her third major title after emerging from a period in the Grand Slam wilderness.
Kenin crashes Barty party as Djokovic, Federer blockbuster looms
Unheralded American Sofia Kenin stunned world number one Ashleigh Barty to end home hopes at the Australian Open on Thursday, as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic prepared for the 50th instalment of their great tennis rivalry in a blockbuster semi-final. Barty had sent Australian expectations soaring of a first home-grown winner since 1978, but they came crashing to earth against the aggressive 14th seed, who saved two set points in each set to win 7-6 (8/6), 7-5.
Rafa Nadal wary of Dominic Thiem threat, Wawrinka revives past glories
Rafael Nadal is taking nothing for granted in his Australian Open semi-final against Dominic Thiem despite owning a 100 percent record at Grand Slams against the slick Austrian. At stake for both men is a last-four clash against either resurgent veteran Swiss Stan Wawrinka or German young gun Alexander Zverev. Nadal was stretched to four sets for the first time in the tournament against explosive Australian Nick Kyrgios in the fourth round.
Below-par Serena fends off Zidansek to reach Melbourne third round
Serena Williams admitted she was frustrated and not at her best as she fought off a stubborn Tamara Zidansek to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday. The American great, one short of Australian Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles, faces China's 27th seed Wang Qiang next in Melbourne. The 38-year-old Williams was never in serious trouble against the 70th-ranked Slovenian Zidansek, winning 6-2, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena.
Naomi Osaka makes net-busting start to Australian Open title defence
"Broke the net today," Osaka tweeted afterwards to her more than 500,000 followers, along with a video of three maintenance personnel rushing onto court to repair the broken fixture. Osaka, who endured a turbulent 2019 after winning in Melbourne 12 months ago, was relieved to overcome the 59th-ranked Bouzkova safely. "It was really tough for me trying to control my nerves," she said. "It's tough to play someone you've never played before in the first round of a Grand Slam.
'I'm just Olympia's mom': Serena's history chase begins with quick win
By AFP - 20 January 2020 - 10:18 Serena Williams hits a return against Russia's Anastasia Potapova during their women's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2020. Image: William WEST / AFP Serena Williams blitzed the first set in just 19 minutes as she launched her quest for a 24th Grand Slam title with a quickfire demolition of Anastasia Potapova at the Australian Open on Monday.
’Universe Boss’ Gayle wants five more years at least
Dhaka, Bangladesh - West Indies batting star Chris Gayle has swatted away talk of his retirement from cricket soon, suggesting he wants to be at the crease for at least five more years. Gayle arrived in Bangladesh this month to play in the domestic Twenty20 league after initially voicing surprise at his inclusion in the tournament’s draft, claiming he was taking a break from the sport. But speaking on Thursday, the hard hitter said he was in good health and still had “a lot to offer“.
New Zealand lose early wickets as Australia take charge of second Test
Australia snatched two early wickets to leave New Zealand facing an uphill battle to stay in the second Test Friday as they chase the home team's 467, built on the back of a gritty 114 from Travis Head. At the close on day two, the Black Caps were 44 for two with Tom Latham not out nine and Ross Taylor on two as a series defeat looms.
US fight back to leave Presidents Cup in the balance
The United States clawed back into contention at the Presidents Cup on Saturday by dominating the afternoon foursomes, but late scrambling by the Internationals secured a 10-8 lead heading into the final day at Royal Melbourne.
Ernie Els crunches numbers in search of Presidents Cup edge
Captain Ernie Els hopes that crunching the numbers will help give his International team the edge over the United States at the Presidents Cup this week as they look to halt the Americans' dominance in the biennial event. The South African, who was part of the International team's only victory in the 25-year history of the tournament in 1998, said the data had thrown up some surprises. "The numbers haven't shown exactly what I expected.
SA legend Ernier Els crunches the numbers in search of Presidents Cup edge
Captain Ernie Els hopes that crunching the numbers will help give his International team the edge over the United States at the Presidents Cup this week as they look to halt the Americans' dominance in the biennial event. The South African, who was part of the International team's only victory in the 25-year history of the tournament in 1998, said the data had thrown up some surprises. "The numbers haven't shown exactly what I expected.
Os du Randt to be inducted into rugby Hall of Fame
Legendary Springbok prop Os du Randt‚ who was part of the 1995 and 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning teams‚ will be inducted into rugby’s Hall of Fame in November. Du Randt is in good company in 2019 induction class. Fellow two-time Rugby World Cup winner Richie McCaw is also on the list along with former Auckland‚ Wales‚ British & Irish Lions and All Black coach Graham Henry.
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