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James MacSmith has worked as a journalist for over 20 years across general news, sport, lifestyle and real estate.

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Animals

Ye Ye, a 16-year-old giant panda, lounges in a wild enclosure at a conservation center in China’s Wolong Nature Reserve ... This photo was originally published in

2016’s most incredible photos

CUTE, cuddly and downright crazy, these are National Geographic’s favourite photos of the year.

Animals

1st Place-Environmental Issues Life and Death CREDIT: Vadim Balakin/2016 National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year These polar bear remains have been discovered at one of the islands of northern Svalbard, Norway. We do not know whether the bear died from starving or aging, but more likely if we see the good teeth status, it was from starving. They say nowadays that such remains are found very often, as global warming and the ice situation influence the polar bear population.

Nat Geo’s incredible images of 2016

FROM polar bears to terrifying tornadoes and stunning meteorite strikes, iconic magazine National Geographic has revealed its best pictures of the year.

NRL

Curtis Rona of the Bulldogs is tackled by Tyson Frizell of the Dragons during the round 21 NRL match between the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the St George Illawarra Dragons at ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Friday, July 29, 2016. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Oversight reveals NRL double standards

THE NRL has enough to worry about after the latest round of mishaps, but a new revelation suggests their woes will only get worse.

NRL

COFFS HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA - MAY 24: (L-R) Robbie Farah of the Blues, Blues head coach Laurey Daley and Paul Gallen of the Blues pose during a New South Wales Blues NRL State of Origin team photo session at The Novatel on May 24, 2016 in Coffs Harbour, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Daley wants Farah to fight for his spot

LAURIE Daley has reached out to Robbie Farah, throwing his support behind the NSW rake and exhorting him to fight for his NRL spot at Wests Tigers.

Blues

How ‘old bloke’ stitched up Aaron Woods

IT WAS the simplest of moves to further embarrass Blues Origin star Aaron Woods. But, boy, was it effective.

Tigers

How ‘old bloke’ stitched up Aaron Woods

IT WAS the simplest of moves to further embarrass Blues Origin star Aaron Woods. But, boy, was it effective.

NRL

Coach Trent Robinson during Sydney Roosters training at Kippax Lake Oval , Moore Park . Picture : Gregg Porteous

Robinson’s damning NRL attack

IN LIGHT of the recent Corey Norman video scandal, Roosters coach Trent Robinson has slammed the NRL for failing to “protect players.”

NRL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 22: Matt Moylan of the Blues is tackled during game two of the State Of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and the New South Wales Blues at Suncorp Stadium on June 22, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Daley’s late change of heart

IN A last minute change, Blues coach Laurie Daley has thrown a lifeline to one of his young stars ahead of Origin III.

Blues

NSW make three shock changes

NSW coach Laurie Daley has sensationally made three changes for State of Origin Game 3, sacking a 17-time Origin star.

Sea Eagles

I have nothing to prove for Origin: Walker

MANLY utility Dylan Walker insists he has nothing to prove as he eyes another crack at Queensland in State of Origin II.

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