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Andrew Rickert

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Assistant Chief of Staff @ 9News Sydney. Local news / motorsport journalist.

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NSW has released the first approved β€œpattern book” designs that will allow new low-rise housing developments to be fast-tracked. Each design is available for $1 for the first six months ($1,000 after that) with an approval process of just ten days. #9news

16.07.2025 01:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AU4 Championship - teams, drivers, everything you need to know The Australian Formula 4 championship returns with a new name and new promoter this year.

The latest iteration of Formula 4 in Australia begins today at The Bend as the AU4 Championship. Here's everything we know so far - and will keep this updated as we get to know the new young drivers!

23.05.2025 23:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irishman Alex Dunne continues F2 streak with pole in Monaco McLaren junior Alex Dunne is on a hot streak in Formula 2.

McLaren junior Alex Dunne is on a hot streak in Formula 2.
#MonacoGP #FIAF2 #Formula2

23.05.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nikola Tsolov takes maiden F3 pole with impressive pace in Monaco Qualifying in a group format around the tight streets of Monaco was no problem for the Red Bull junior.

Qualifying in a group format around the tight streets of Monaco was no problem for the Red Bull junior.
#MonacoGP #FIAF3 #Formula3

23.05.2025 23:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers heads in to meeting with financial regulators: "Australia is well-placed and well-prepared... We are working closely with the regulators; we are confident that we can weather these global conditions, but we are not complacent..." #9News #auspol

09.04.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Australian Grand Prix forecast - cold and windy but rain to ease ahead of race start Cold and wet conditions have hampered racing at the Australian Grand Prix, with the Formula 3 race suspended and Supercars called off in heavy showers.

Spoke to the Bureau of Meteorology ahead of the Australian Grand Prix. Conditions should ease but there is a chance of storms right at the end of the race. #f1 #ausgp

16.03.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Formula 2 struggles with technical issues as season begins in Melbourne A 15-minute shakedown has been added to the schedule in Melbourne after a number of cars experienced random power cuts.

A number of cars in the FIA Formula 2 championship reported random power cuts during Friday running at the Australian Grand Prix, leading organisers to add an extra 15-minute shakedown to the schedule.

15.03.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three teams to start FIA Formula 2 season on the back foot after tough testing penalties DAMS Lucas Oil, Rodin Motorsport, and Trident will face 10-place grid penalties in both races at the Australian Grand Prix.

DAMS Lucas Oil, Rodin Motorsport, and Trident will face 10-place grid penalties in both FIA Formula 2 races at the Australian Grand Prix.

14.03.2025 01:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heartbreak for team Australia in thrilling Race of Champions final The Race of Champions final came down to Team Australia Supercars against Team France in Sydney's Accor Stadium.

The Race of Champions final came down to Team Australia Supercars against Team France in Sydney's Accor Stadium.

07.03.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan to open Aus GP Fan Festival Australian drivers Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan will appear on the first day of the free fan festival at Melbourne Park Oval on Wednesday.

Australian drivers Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan will appear on the first day of the free fan festival at Melbourne Park Oval.

07.03.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SnapSendSolve posts have now gone public. Most of the posts are people desperate to get local council issues fixed. Some others.. can’t be helped.

09.02.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Patrick Heuzenroeder takes first victory as Arvid Lindblad seals Toyota FR Oceania title The Australian was rewarded after being the picture of consistency so far this season.

Aussie Patrick Heuzenroeder was rewarded after being the picture of consistency so far this season, while Arvid Lindblad sealed the Toyota FR Oceania championship.

08.02.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#BREAKING: Fair Work Commission to hear Sydney trains dispute between govt and RTBU next Wednesday/Thursday.

Industrial action will be suspended from 6.30pm TONIGHT until a determination can be made. #9News

16.01.2025 07:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If I was a teen who lost access to tiktok I would simply learn to appreciate the professionalism and higher production values of linear broadcast television

15.01.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 10715    πŸ” 879    πŸ’¬ 319    πŸ“Œ 61

The economy is in turmoil but at least my financial future is secure thanks to my collection of 10,000 images of tennis balls. Now to take a big sip of coffee and open Bluesky

14.01.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6548    πŸ” 863    πŸ’¬ 122    πŸ“Œ 22
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My petty gripe: stop cringing at your city, Sydneysiders – you have no idea how good you have it Don’t tell me β€˜this city is so boring’ until you’ve been a teenager in rural Australia, feeling like the whole world is happening somewhere else

Don’t tell me β€˜this city is so boring’ until you’ve been a teenager in rural Australia, feeling like the whole world is happening somewhere else

13.01.2025 23:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Aaron Cameron returns to open-wheel racing as FR Middle East reveals 2025 contenders The S5000 champion returns to open-wheel racing after finishing second in Super2 last year.

S5000 champion Aaron Cameron will make his return to open-wheel racing in the Formula Regional Middle East championship.

13.01.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes to me I wonder if it will be folded into DAZN (probably eventually) but also if DAZN is making this investment into the Kayo tech which is actually pretty good

11.01.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah I was wondering what happened with that story

11.01.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jack Doohan F1 drive in doubt as Alpine signs Franco Colapinto Could Jack Doohan's first year as a Formula One driver be over before it has even begun?

Could Jack Doohan's first year as a Formula One driver be over before it has even begun?

11.01.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

i don’t understand how, psychologically, a person gets to a place where they interpret sign language as some kind of attack or imposition on their life. like, what the fuck is wrong with you?

11.01.2025 00:46 β€” πŸ‘ 42189    πŸ” 6579    πŸ’¬ 2332    πŸ“Œ 419
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Interstate travellers take to the train as air fares between Melbourne and Sydney soar Exclusive: Seats on 11-hour Sydney-Melbourne service regularly sold out over holiday period, as one-way flights to Tullamarine average almost $500 * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The 11-hour Sydney-Melbourne train has…

Interstate travellers take to the train as air fares between Melbourne and Sydney soar

10.01.2025 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

the all but official position of the republican party is that voting for democrats disqualifies you from federal disaster assistance

10.01.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 9382    πŸ” 2166    πŸ’¬ 609    πŸ“Œ 151
Will Brown headlines strongest Toyota Formula Regional Oceania field since 2020 The New Zealand series promises the most competitive field since it hosted a head-to-head battle between future Formula 1 stars.

The New Zealand series promises the most competitive field since it hosted a head-to-head battle between future Formula 1 stars.

10.01.2025 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nancy Pelosi Using A Walker on House Floor 84 year old congresswoman Nancy Pelosi is using a walker on the House floor today during the congressional certification of the election.

PHOTO: 84 year old congresswoman Nancy Pelosi using a walker on the House floor after suffering a fall last month. www.kenklippenstein.com/p/nancy-pelo...

06.01.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 979    πŸ” 93    πŸ’¬ 160    πŸ“Œ 82

what is even AI about this! It’s just a screen!!

07.01.2025 01:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billionaire-backed sports streamer buys Foxtel News Corp-controlled pay TV and streaming company Foxtel has been sold to DAZN for an enterprise value of $3.4 billion.

here we go… πŸ’₯ could end up being the defining Australian media story of the 2020s
www.smh.com.au/business/com...

22.12.2024 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hate you turbo tax I hate you microsoft onedrive I hate you automatic internet results in search bar I hate you worthless tech bloatware garbage

08.12.2024 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 268    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 1

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