Your noon Briefing: We don’t support Maria: second sponsor protests

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Hello readers. Another sponsor has raised concerns about Maria Folau’s support for her husband, and the dead set sledge that got Starc raving mad.

Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith and Dave Warner. Israel Foolau

Second sponsor protests

Another netball sponsor has raised concerns over Maria Folau’s support for her husband as Liz Ellis retreats from her attack on the athlete. Neil Bach writes that Israel Folau’s unjust penalty for off-field behaviour is absurd, especially compared to the rational punishment of our cheating cricketers. Folau, meantime, says he is humbled by the support as his legal fund hits $1.8m.

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CFMMEU Secretary John Setka arrives at the Melbourne Magistrate court with his wife Emma Walters. Wednesday, June 26. 2019. Picture: David Crosling

Court slams ‘nasty’ Setka

A magistrate ordered John Setka into a behavioural change program as he pleaded guilty to harassment.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Mitchell Starc of Australia bowls during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between England and Australia at Lords on June 25, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Dead set sledge

An England fan’s barb led to Mitch Starc delivering the ball of the tournament in Australia’s huge win.

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Auction today at 4 Little Dow Street Port Melbourne.Auctioneer and Director Frank Callaghan of Frank Gordon Estate Agents.Picture : Nicki Connolly

Home price falls stabilising

The housing market looks to be finding its feet, with price falls levelling out, figures suggest.