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Australian Swimmer Quits Tokyo Olympic Trials Citing ‘Misogynistic Perverts’ In The Sport

Queensland dual Olympic silver medallist Maddie Groves won’t compete at the Tokyo Olympic games after sensationally pulled out of the Australian swim trials in protest at what she describes as the sport’s “misogynistic culture”.The Victorian couple who skipped Melbourne’s lockdown and brought Covid-19 to Queensland could face prosecution in three states, and possible jail time.The state’s public-owned power generators will be forced to increase investment in renewable energy and create green manufacturing jobs under a multibillion-dollar plan to cut emissions and lower electricity prices.A Queensland builder will be at least $150,000 out of pocket by the end of the year due to the major materials and supply shortage.For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atcouriermail.com.au

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