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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    Newcastle's Mitchell Barnett free to play in NRL play-offs after investigation into alleged racism

    Newcastle's Mitchell Barnett is free to play in the NRL play-offs as he and the Gold Coast's Tyrone Peachey prepare to enter conciliation, after an investigation into alleged racism was closed without a resolution

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Peachey had accused Barnett of a racial slur during their match at the weekend, which Barnett denies.

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     Today's News

    Soccer:
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    Business:
    Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell says Northland has been hit hard by flooding 18:57

    Entertainment:
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    Politics:
    Prison and fines for leaving dogs in hot cars among proposed changes to NSW animal welfare laws 18:37

    Entertainment:
    A$AP Rocky's mom wanted him to be with Rihanna 18:23

    General:
    2014 NFL champions Seattle have joined Denver in moving within one win of Superbowl 18:07

    Cycling:
    Cyclist Ally Wollaston has backed up her day one victory across the ditch at the Tour Down Under 18:07

    Cricket:
    A morale-boosting and timely bit of history is up for grabs for the Black Caps in tonight's third and final one-dayer in Indore 17:57

    Entertainment:
    Nikki Glaser got "paid well" to babysit Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann's children 17:53

    International:
    Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix's season-ending ankle injury throws Super Bowl race wide open 17:47


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