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The Australian
2 days ago
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- The Australian
Brawling NRL agents to cop six-month bans
NRL player agents Chris Orr and Nash Dawson are facing six-month bans over an altercation outside a hotel in Port Macquarie. The pair will be issued with code of conduct breach notices following revelations in this column last year the two had fought on the pavement outside a pub during a schoolboy carnival. They had earlier exchanged angry words inside the pub before stepping outside. My information is the integrity unit studied CCTV footage before deciding to take action against the managers. The two agents manage some of the biggest names in rugby league. Dawson has Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, while Orr has Val Holmes, Jahrome Hughes, Dylan Brown and Selwyn Cobbo. The NRL is to be congratulated on taking action against Orr in particular, who was also involved in another incident in Las Vegas last year that was not acted on. SAINT Tim Tszyu may have lost his world title fight in Las Vegas last weekend, but he handled it with so much class and dignity. No excuses. No complaints. Beaten fair and square by a better fighter on the occasion. His reaction and great sportsmanship afterwards was a wonderful example to be setting all young Aussie athletes at all levels of sport. SINNER Brad Fittler seems to have a problem with Polynesian rugby league players wanting to honour their heritage and play for Samoa or Tonga in representative football. This is actually a great thing for the international game. These guys are entitled to play State of Origin — and for the Pacific nations — as long as they were either born in Australia or played their first junior footy here. That the Kangaroos are now facing a real challenge to remain the number one country, is a good thing. SHOOSH Which board member from a Queensland-based NRL club got blind drunk and made a complete goose of himself in front of hundreds of guests at a recent charity function. It didn't help that he'd been to a long lunch for six hours beforehand. SPOTTED Maroons and St George Illawarra Dragons star Val Holmes recovering in hospital after season-ending surgery with his kids Billy and Ardie. SPOTTED She would have been just another face in the crowd at Shute Shield rugby at North Sydney Oval 10 days ago, but Mark Latham's former partner Nathalie Matthews was the subject of much attention at Northern Suburbs v Eastwood last weekend. SPOTTED He may have bolted in to win the federal election earlier this year, but our prime minister Anthony Albanese is having an absolute shocker in our NRL tipping competition and looking a most likely wooden spooner. In fairness, the PM is a Rabbitohs tragic and has to tip them each week despite their shocking run with injuries. SPOTTED Dessie Hasler maintains a close friendship with the Fainu family from his days at the Manly Sea Eagles, when the boys were emerging in pathways. Dessie caught up with Sione, Samuela and Latu at Leichhardt Oval last week after the Wests Tigers v Titans game. SPOTTED Two sporting heavyweights sitting side-by-side on a Brisbane to Sydney flight on Thursday — former Olympic boss John Coates and golf legend Greg Norman. WOMEN'S GAME NOT SO SUPER Women's rugby league is struggling big time in England, nowhere near as strong as our NRLW competition. You'll remember the English side was beaten 90-4 by the Jillaroos in Las Vegas in March. Now the Warrington Wolves have had to forfeit a Super League fixture against St Helens this weekend due to a lack of players. DCE PUTS ENERGY INTO DRINK Daly Cherry-Evans is already planning for life after the Sydney Roosters. The Manly Sea Eagles skipper and ex-Wallabies star Quade Cooper have recently invested into a sports energy drink business. They are on board with one of Australia's fastest growing companies Hyro; the hydration drink company taking on global heavyweights like Gatorade and Powerade. The company in Australia is fronted by entrepreneurial couple Steve Chapman and Taylor Bird. Cherry-Evans and Cooper was seen last week shooting a Hyro commercial in Sydney. Both have invested their own money into the company. Cherry-Evans, 36, is quitting Manly at the end of the season for a stint at the Roosters... and Friday night's loss to Melbourne Storm showed why he's needed. The Roosters led 30-28 after 66 minutes but couldn't close down the game. KEVVIE'S TOUGHEST DECISION Proud Queenslander Kevvie Walters is facing his first test of state loyalty with the selection of his Australian captain for the Kangaroos tour to England in October. The leading contenders are NSW Blues skipper Isaah Yeo — the incumbent Australian skipper, and Cameron Munster, who led Queensland so magnificently in this year's State of Origin series. Yeo did a great job with the Australian side under Mal Meninga last year; taking over from James Tedesco to lead the Aussies to victory in the Pacific Championships. Yet he failed to inspire the Blues against the Maroons in Origin this year in his first crack as a NSW captain after replacing Jake Trbojevic. Not that you can blame the champion NSW lock for the Blues' series defeat. On the other hand, Munster did so well as Queensland captain — even dealing with the tragic death of his father in the build-up to the series decider in Sydney. Thrown into the job to replace Daly Cherry Evans, Munster — despite not being a club captain — won man-of-the-match in Origin II in Perth. It turned out a masterstroke by coach Billy Slater to put the Storm five-eighth in as skipper. There's also the likes of Harry Grant and Nathan Cleary as possibilities. So we tracked down Walters on Friday to get his views. 'We've got some great options,' Walters said. 'And that excites me. 'In most of my time playing for the Kangaroos we had Mal (Meninga). 'Regardless of who's the captain, we'll have so many great leaders from the clubs and Origin teams. 'Obviously, it's not my decision alone and we'll be consulting the right people. The commission will sign off on it. 'Someone will run out first, but we need all the senior guys to contribute as leaders.' DRAGONS AND DOGS UNITE Long time rivals Canterbury and St George Illawarra have joined forces in a unique NRL partnership. Bulldogs CEO Aaron Warburton and his Dragons counterpart Tim Watsford have reached a profit-sharing agreement for the Las Vegas season-opener next year and for all future games between the clubs. 'We're going to work together off the field to strengthen what is one of league's most formidable rivalries to deliver what two of the NRL's most passionate supporter bases deserve,' Warburton said. 'We fiercely compete for 80 minutes in two games each season, but we're partners in growing the game for the other 363 days. 'It's about giving fans the best possible experience on game day.' Last weekend was a perfect example of the special rivalry that exists between these two clubs. A thrilling game that went down to the wire with a stack of controversy and blow ups afterwards. It's such great theatre. 'The profit share arrangement ensures both clubs are invested in the game's success from revenue and fan experience perspectives,' Warburton said. 'As the game continues to generate momentum, club-to-club collaboration is important. 'We are building for success both on and off the field and rivalries of this nature are paramount to the success of not only the club, but the game more broadly.' More NRL clubs should be working together in this manner. Imagine the crowds that the Bulldogs and Dragons will attract if Saints can get their act together and both clubs work together on the promotion of the game. WHEN YOU SWYSH UPON A STAR He might be nearing the end of his career but Broncos old skipper Adam Reynolds remains one of rugby league's most loved characters. The veteran halfback gets more requests than any other NRL player on the popular video messaging platform Swysh. More than 1500 athletes have signed up with Swysh to record messages for fans on special occasions with ten per cent of the fee going to charity. Reynolds is soon to release his life story in a book that will be available for Father's Day. There will be much revealed in regards to his messy departure from the South Sydney Rabbitohs three years ago. THE SWYSH TOP TEN 1. Adam Reynolds 2. Brian To'o 3. Stephen Crichton 4. James Tedesco 5. Jordan Riki 6. Ryan Papenhuyzen 7. Matt Burton 8. Tom Trbojevic 9. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 10. Hudson Young SEN'S RATINGS STRUGGLE Sports network SEN has had a disastrous result in Sydney's latest radio ratings. All shifts from Andrew Voss and Greg Alexander (1.2%) at breakfast through to Joel Caine and Bryan Fletcher (1.2%) on drive fell substantially. The Big Sports Breakfast on Sky Sports Radio also suffered a ratings fall that could be put down to the absence of Laurie Daley, who was off air while coaching the Blues State of Origin team. SEN also performed poorly on weekends, dropping to just 0.3 for Sunday NRL. In Sunday league ratings, the 2GB Continuous Call team fell from 9.9% to 7.5%. The big improver was Triple M which jumped from 5% to 6.2%, more than double the audience of the ABC. Sunday NRL Sydney 2GB 7.5% down from 9.9% Triple M 6.2% up from 5% ABC 3% up from 2.7% SEN 0.3% down from 1.5% Brisbane NRL Sunday Triple M 12.1% up from 11% 4BC 4.2% down from 4.6% ABC 3.4% down from 7.8% SEN 0.6% up from 0.4% THE BETTER HALF with Kristi Wilkinson - partner of Tom Trbojevic Okay we did Jurbo a couple of weeks ago, now Turbo. What's he really like away from the footy spotlight? If you know Tom, you know he does not enjoy the spotlight! Tom is a very down to earth, family-oriented man, some may say shy at first, but once he brings out his sarcasm, you know he feels comfortable. Away from footy, Tom enjoys cooking, golf, walking our dog CJ and travel. Where did you two meet? Did you know he was a famous footy player? We met was at Macquarie Uni back in 2020, where we both studied business degrees. He needed me to help him pass his final exam and in exchange he took me for a drink. Now you guys are getting married in December, how did he propose? Tom had just finished playing for Australia back in November last year, and we had planned a trip to Europe. Before heading overseas, we started our time off down in Bowral at Osborn House. Unbeknown to me, Tom had planned for the hotel staff to set up our room with rose petals, champagne and candles while we were at dinner on the first night. When I got back, I got the shock of my life. I loved how much of a surprise it was, it was really special. How is he around the house with chores, cooking, stacking the dishwasher, cleaning, gardening, feeding the dog etc? Tom is extremely helpful around the house, I will give him that! When it comes to the outdoors … not so much. Tom despises gardening and mowing the lawn, the only outdoor job he enjoys is cooking a steak on the barbeque! I guess all footy professionals are healthy eaters but surely he breaks out every now and then with some fast food? Our house is full of healthy food so the majority of the time, we eat a very clean diet. The day after a game though … I could find Tom anywhere from the local KFC, to getting a Maccas McFlurry, to enjoying enough pizza to feed a family! Tell us about his relationship with Jake, Ben and Luke? How tight are they? Well they spend most days at training together and then choose to spend their days off together, so they're pretty tight! They have a group chat with the four of them and their mum, Mel, called 'My Boys' and it's constantly going off. I asked this same question to Alix: The NRL is a roller coaster of highs and lows. Tom's had some tough times with injuries. How do you cope when he's having a rough trot? It is definitely a roller coaster! Tom cares so much about his teammates and ensuring he is doing his job for Manly that when uncontrollable situations occur, it can be really challenging. We definitely lean on each other during the more difficult times to try and lift the mood, stay positive and move forward. He's had some great moments; won a Dally M; played for NSW and Australia. I bet you're proud. Tom has achieved an inspiring amount playing football, but nothing comes close to his achievement of dating me! (haha). In all seriousness, what makes me most proud is how he shows up every day ... as a person and a partner. Phil Rothfield Sports Editor-at-Large Phil Buzz Rothfield is a 43-year veteran of sports journalism. He covered his first rugby league grand final in 1978 - the Manly Sea Eagles - Cronulla Sharks replay. Buzz has been involved in the coverage of every State of Origin game since its inception in 1980 and has covered sport in major countries including England, Russia, the United States and Brazil. NRL Cam Munster, Billy Slater and Cam Smith have a special piece in their career which Reece Walsh missed out on - an apprenticeship away from the forensic gaze of the NRL. NRL Jake Clifford has won the battle for scrumbase contracts at the Cowboys - and it is set to deliver a former Australian schoolboys playmaker to the Broncos.
News.com.au
18-07-2025
- News.com.au
Smoke alarm forces Qantas flight between Sydney and Port Macquarie to turn around
A Qantas flight was forced to return to Sydney Airport after a scare mid-flight triggered a precautionary response from the crew. Flight QF2160 departed Sydney just before 9am on Friday en route to Port Macquarie. But it was forced to turn around over Sydney's Northern Beaches, according to flight tracking data from Flightradar24. It is understood the decision to turn the plane around was prompted by the activation of a smoke alarm on-board. No fire or smoke was present and the plane landed safely at Sydney airport about 30 minutes after takeoff. The flight was diverted as a standard safety procedure. All passengers have since been re-accommodated.
Daily Telegraph
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Newcastle best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 12, 2025
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle and best bets for Port Macquarie on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! NEWCASTLE TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: PRATT Very good winning both runs this campaign and can bring up the hat-trick. NEXT BEST Race 7 No. 4: JUST IN TIME Resumed with a good win over this trip. Hard to beat again. VALUE BET Race 6 No. 1: HOOLIGAN TOMMY Nice win two starts back before tackling a Midway. Will appreciate the drop back in grade. QUADDIE Race 5: 2, 8, 9, 13 Race 6: 1, 4, 7, 14 Race 7: 3, 4, 13 Race 8: 1, 3, 6 Aaron Bullock can land a winning double. Picture: Getty Images JOCKEY TO FOLLOW The state's leading rider, AARON BULLOCK, can add another couple of winners to the tally. PORT MACQUARIE TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: SKATES ON Racing well and can notch another win. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 7: MARS ROVER Has been just behind the placegetters his past two. Can break through. INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: Club Charlestown Midway Mdn Hcp 900m INFANT WARRIOR (5) is a debutant by Anders. Showed speed to led when second to Custom in her Canterbury trial then sat outside the leader when a head second to Cosmolicious in her Warwick Farm heat. NULLARBOR JANE (9) trialled well before debuting in the Reisling. Raced second on a solid tempo before fading the last 200m. Back from a spell and has trialled nicely in her two Randwick heats. THE WARRIOR (1) is a first starter by Saxon Warrior. Handy second to Caltsar in his last trial at Newcastle on Apr 2. Bet: Infant Warrior each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 2: Mex Club Super Mdn Plate 900m SHE SWINGS (6) was terrific in her first campaign with close seconds to La Roja at Warwick Farm and La Bella Bondi here in her first two starts before a fourth to Maybe Moet. Can kick off with a win. MAGICAL STAR (9) is a first starter by Exceed And Excel from the fast Jedastar. Led and raced away to win her June 20 Rosehill then runner-up to Billabong in her July 4 heat. Snitzel filly SOUTHERN HEIRESS (12) makes her debut here. Handy third in her June 27 Randwick trial. Bet: She Swings to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 3: he Wests Group Mdn Plate 1850m BLACK BUGATTI (3) raced wide when seventh to Ant on a heavy track at Kembla two starts back. Appreciated getting back on a soft track when a neck second to Malbrook Castle at Hawkesbury. Drawn well and can go one better. ENTITLEMENT (7) didn't handle the heavy track at Kembla first-up. Better effort when third over 1500m at Goulburn last start. Has since scored a big win in a Randwick trial. HAPPINESS (5) made ground from last for fifth to Aloysius in a steadily run race over 1500m at Hawkesbury last start. Bet: Black Bugatti each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 4: East Maitland Bowling Club (Bm64) 900m PRATT (3) led and gave his rivals no chance with a big win over this track and distance first-up. Backed it up with another all-the-way win over 1000m at Wyong. Can bring up the hat-trick. ZOE SHARK (4) ran two seconds followed by a handy win over this track and distance before rearing at the start and racing wide when fifth to Power Of The Brave to end last campaign. PRIMA BELLA (6) won here over this trip first-up then raced wide when fifth to Livin' Thing on the Kensington. Bet: Pratt to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 5: Toronto Workers Club Mdn Hcp 1200m FRONT RANK (2) is brother to Group 1 Sword Of State on debut. Jumped to the front and kicked when challenged in the straight to win his June 27 Randwick trial. COMMANDING BELLE (9) debuted with a third to Rivellino then didn't have a lot of luck at her next two starts before a spell. Nice third to Lull at Kembla first-up. BELLA WAHINE (8) is a half-sister to Fangirl. Closed nicely under a hold when fourth to Feel The Breeze in her July 4 Rosehill trial. Bet: Front Rank to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 6: Beresfield Bowling Club (Bm64) 1600m HOOLIGAN TOMMY (1) closed strongly down the outside to score by over three lengths from Stay Tuned in a Bm64 over 1600m on the heavy at Kembla. Stepped up to a Midway at Randwick when sixth to Callistemon. In well with the 3kg claim. SURREAL I AM (4) started her campaign with wins in two of her three runs in Queensland before returning to NSW. Battled away for a close second to Covert Thinking at Gosford. AUTUMN DREAM (7) has been fair in her two runs back from a spell but gets the blinkers on here. Bet: Hooligan Tommy each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 7: Belmont 16's (Hbcf Pink Race Day Cup) Provincial (Bm64) 1300m JUST IN TIME (4) sat fourth before coming three-wide from the 700m and racing to a near length-and-three-quarter win from Tessy Tee when resuming at Hawkesbury. Given time to get over the run and will go close again. CUBAN RAIN (13) scored a smart win at Kembla Two runs back. Loomed up to win before finishing fourth to Butterfly Style at Kembla last start. Tongue tie goes on and she can bounce back. FLYING ARGYLE (3) worked home from last when a two length eighth at Gosford last start. Bet: Just In Time to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 8: Club Macquarie Conditional (Bm68) 1400m HOW MUCH BETTER (2) made good ground when fourth to Kyeema on the Kensington first-up before a two-and-a-half length seventh to Rolling Magic in a Rosehill Midway. Also an acceptor at Randwick. Will appreciate a drop back to provincial grade if he runs here. AUDREY'S LANE (6) was first-up for eight months when a length second to Bella Corazon at Hawkesbury on June 26. Is a second-up winner. CALIFORNIA SECRET (1) has been excellent winning all three starts this preparation including two here. Bet: How Much Better to win
News.com.au
11-07-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Newcastle best bets, inside mail for Saturday, July 12, 2025
Form analyst Adam Sherry provides his best bets and race-by-race analysis for Newcastle and best bets for Port Macquarie on Saturday. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. BEST BET Very good winning both runs this campaign and can bring up the hat-trick. Resumed with a good win over this trip. Hard to beat again. VALUE BET Race 6 No. 1: HOOLIGAN TOMMY Nice win two starts back before tackling a Midway. Will appreciate the drop back in grade. QUADDIE Race 5: 2, 8, 9, 13 Race 6: 1, 4, 7, 14 Race 7: 3, 4, 13 Race 8: 1, 3, 6 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW The state's leading rider, AARON BULLOCK, can add another couple of winners to the tally. PORT MACQUARIE TIPS BEST BET Race 4 No. 3: SKATES ON Racing well and can notch another win. NEXT BEST Race 3 No. 7: MARS ROVER Has been just behind the placegetters his past two. Can break through. INSIDE MAIL – NEWCASTLE RACE 1: Club Charlestown Midway Mdn Hcp 900m INFANT WARRIOR (5) is a debutant by Anders. Showed speed to led when second to Custom in her Canterbury trial then sat outside the leader when a head second to Cosmolicious in her Warwick Farm heat. NULLARBOR JANE (9) trialled well before debuting in the Reisling. Raced second on a solid tempo before fading the last 200m. Back from a spell and has trialled nicely in her two Randwick heats. THE WARRIOR (1) is a first starter by Saxon Warrior. Handy second to Caltsar in his last trial at Newcastle on Apr 2. Bet: Infant Warrior each-way â– â– â– â– â– SHE SWINGS (6) was terrific in her first campaign with close seconds to La Roja at Warwick Farm and La Bella Bondi here in her first two starts before a fourth to Maybe Moet. Can kick off with a win. MAGICAL STAR (9) is a first starter by Exceed And Excel from the fast Jedastar. Led and raced away to win her June 20 Rosehill then runner-up to Billabong in her July 4 heat. Snitzel filly SOUTHERN HEIRESS (12) makes her debut here. Handy third in her June 27 Randwick trial. Bet: She Swings to win â– â– â– â– â– BLACK BUGATTI (3) raced wide when seventh to Ant on a heavy track at Kembla two starts back. Appreciated getting back on a soft track when a neck second to Malbrook Castle at Hawkesbury. Drawn well and can go one better. ENTITLEMENT (7) didn't handle the heavy track at Kembla first-up. Better effort when third over 1500m at Goulburn last start. Has since scored a big win in a Randwick trial. HAPPINESS (5) made ground from last for fifth to Aloysius in a steadily run race over 1500m at Hawkesbury last start. Bet: Black Bugatti each-way â– â– â– â– â– PRATT (3) led and gave his rivals no chance with a big win over this track and distance first-up. Backed it up with another all-the-way win over 1000m at Wyong. Can bring up the hat-trick. ZOE SHARK (4) ran two seconds followed by a handy win over this track and distance before rearing at the start and racing wide when fifth to Power Of The Brave to end last campaign. PRIMA BELLA (6) won here over this trip first-up then raced wide when fifth to Livin' Thing on the Kensington. Bet: Pratt to win â– â– â– â– â– FRONT RANK (2) is brother to Group 1 Sword Of State on debut. Jumped to the front and kicked when challenged in the straight to win his June 27 Randwick trial. COMMANDING BELLE (9) debuted with a third to Rivellino then didn't have a lot of luck at her next two starts before a spell. Nice third to Lull at Kembla first-up. BELLA WAHINE (8) is a half-sister to Fangirl. Closed nicely under a hold when fourth to Feel The Breeze in her July 4 Rosehill trial. Bet: Front Rank to win â– â– â– â– â– HOOLIGAN TOMMY (1) closed strongly down the outside to score by over three lengths from Stay Tuned in a Bm64 over 1600m on the heavy at Kembla. Stepped up to a Midway at Randwick when sixth to Callistemon. In well with the 3kg claim. SURREAL I AM (4) started her campaign with wins in two of her three runs in Queensland before returning to NSW. Battled away for a close second to Covert Thinking at Gosford. AUTUMN DREAM (7) has been fair in her two runs back from a spell but gets the blinkers on here. Bet: Hooligan Tommy each-way â– â– â– â– â– JUST IN TIME (4) sat fourth before coming three-wide from the 700m and racing to a near length-and-three-quarter win from Tessy Tee when resuming at Hawkesbury. Given time to get over the run and will go close again. CUBAN RAIN (13) scored a smart win at Kembla Two runs back. Loomed up to win before finishing fourth to Butterfly Style at Kembla last start. Tongue tie goes on and she can bounce back. FLYING ARGYLE (3) worked home from last when a two length eighth at Gosford last start. â– â– â– â– â– HOW MUCH BETTER (2) made good ground when fourth to Kyeema on the Kensington first-up before a two-and-a-half length seventh to Rolling Magic in a Rosehill Midway. Also an acceptor at Randwick. Will appreciate a drop back to provincial grade if he runs here. AUDREY'S LANE (6) was first-up for eight months when a length second to Bella Corazon at Hawkesbury on June 26. Is a second-up winner. CALIFORNIA SECRET (1) has been excellent winning all three starts this preparation including two here.
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice reveals which Aussie creature she fears the most during her trip Down Under
New Jersey star Teresa Giudice has revealed that she will not be hugging any koalas while in Sydney for fear of contracting an STD. The iconic reality star, who is currently on the Bring Back My Wives Australian tour with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City 's Whitney Rose, exclusively sat down with Daily Mail Australia to discuss her plans while Down Under. When asked if Teresa would hug Australia's most iconic marsupial while on tour, Whitney quipped that her reality star pal was quite fine admiring the furry friends from afar. 'Teresa does not want to hold a koala, but we'll go look at one,' she said. 'Yeah, we're supposed to go hold them, but I heard they carry chlamydia so I don't know if I really wanna hold one,' Teresa confessed. Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice is currently on the Bring Back My Wives Australian tour with Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Whitney Rose Whitney made a funny quip about the repercussions of catching an STD from the beloved species - and what her husband might think if she did. 'Listen, Justin is in Salt Lake City, so could you imagine if I come back with chlamydia from a koala?' she joked. 'I don't wanna go Down Under with a koala!' Teresa hilariously chimed in. Whitney later posted a picture to Instagram of the pair posing with a koala at Billabong Zoo in Port Macquarie, however both maintained their distance in the snap. During their chat, the Housewives also listed their evening itinerary while visiting Sydney, with plans to hit up some of the city's trendiest establishments in dramatic reality star fashion. 'I'm definitely going to take her to the Caterpillar Club,' she said, hinting that there may be some caviar tasting on the table. 'Caterpillar Club and Mimi's for sure we have to go to,' she told Daily Mail Australia. Pitt Street's Caterpillar Club is an underground cocktail bar and music venue in the CBD, known for its impressive vinyl record collection and late-night ambience. Meanwhile, Mimi's is an upscale eatery frequented by celebrities and looks over Coogee Beach. The likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Margot Robbie have been spotted dining at the iconic spot, and now the restaurant may just add a couple of Housewives to the famous guest list too. Teresa and Whitney are embarking on a tour around Australia, stopping at Port Macquarie, Penrith, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Gold Coast. Alongside them is a slew of the RuPaul's Drag Race stars, including Laganja Estranja, Luxx Noir London and Ashley Madison. Teresa and Whitney both shared an Instagram post promoting the event, revealing that it is 'not your average night out'. 'Teresa Giudice & Whitney Rose are hitting the stage LIVE this July for the ultimate Real Housewives x Drag Race showdown!' the caption read. 'Expect drama, glam, jaw-dropping moments, and surprises you won't believe – this is NOT your average night out.'
