2 h. ago The Reject Shop rebrand is killing something that only works in Australia

To a teenager of the 1980s, The Reject Shop held a gravitational pull. Walking in those doors with my bumbag jangling with coins, I knew I’d find something cheap, fun, and totally necessary.

Events

5 h. ago ‘Trying to be a bit sharper’: Konstas pulls the trigger on Ashes technique change

Sam Konstas made one key change to his game after a grim West Indies tour. The runs are flowing again with the Ashes looming.

Politics

24 h. ago Woman charged over fatal house fire that killed two children

Three young children were pulled from the burning home in Melbourne’s north-west last year.

Events

29 h. ago Actor Craig McLachlan pulls out of stage show after 'aggressive' backlash

Australian actor Craig McLachlan says he has pulled out of performing in the stage production Cluedo after swift backlash from the theatre community.

Politics

35 h. ago Victoria’s renewables push suffers major blow as developers bail

The timeline for offshore wind has been delayed at least a year after uncertainty over financial support caused developers to pull out of a planned auction process.

Politics

49 h. ago Slater takes a breath after EPIC Raiders v Broncos game: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep29

Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he’s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire." Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith’s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week.

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3 d. ago Walsh’s houdini act and Hunt’s redemption: How Broncos conquered the great escape

If there were any doubts of Reece Walsh’s ability to perform on the biggest stage, his ultimate houdini act has etched his name into Brisbane Broncos’ folklore.

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3 d. ago Was Collingwood’s win in Adelaide all it was cracked up to be, and is the clock ticking for their ageing list?

Collingwood were stumbling late in the season, but a stirring finals win in Adelaide has restored the faith in Craig McRae’s men. We’re about to find out how good that form really is.

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3 d. ago Aaron Blabey couldn’t give his books away. Now he’s sold 60 million

The former actor-turned-adman-turned-novelist was about to give it all up. And then along came The Bad Guys to turn his life, and his fortunes, around. 

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3 d. ago The mother of all preliminary finals takes centre stage, with Pies the support act

It is rare for the leviathan Collingwood Football Club, the club that draws eyeballs and attention like no other, to be overshadowed in a weekend of preliminary finals. It will be this time.

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3 d. ago The jungle kings are shaken but still standing. The Pies will find them hard to bring down

The injury-hit Lions may not be in full health, but their game remains strong enough to worry Collingwood coach Craig McRae heading into another blockbuster MCG final between two of the competition’s powerhouses.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Why should we ignore the children of Gaza?’ Hospital slammed for pulling panel on children in war

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s abrupt cancellation of the session has been met with dismay by doctors.

Events

4 d. ago ‘He backs us all in’: Sam Mitchell has Hollywood Hawks back on the big stage and in the flag hunt

The Hawks are into their first preliminary final in 10 years after dismantling the Crows at a packed Adelaide Oval. Here’s why they’re such a threat yet again.

Politics

5 d. ago How the ‘great dealmaker’ Donald Trump became impotent on the world stage

Donald Trump has sold the world the idea that he makes deals. But what purpose can he serve if no world leaders will deal with him?

Politics

6 d. ago Why Stefano Utoikamanu felt bad saying no to Phil Gould and Bulldogs

Canterbury did everything to lure the Storm prop to Belmore before Craig Bellamy got his man. On Friday night, that might come back to haunt them.

Politics

6 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Emotions are high’: Essendon CEO won’t guarantee captaincy for Merrett; Howe expects to play in preliminary final

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, while Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans.

Politics

6 d. ago Ghosts, bowerbirds and Logie giveaways: Inside the very curious world of Lisa McCune

She may be starring in another hit stage show but first, there is fun to be had with our photographer. Life is never dull when you are chasing intriguing tales – and enjoying a practical joke.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Here we go!’ Trump calls out Putin as Europe urges action over Russian drone incursion

Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO agreement over what is called an act of aggression, as Voldymyr Zelensky urged Western powers to work on stronger air defence.

Politics

6 d. ago Less is not more as Downton moves with the times to its grand finale

The new Downton Abbey film is a shamelessly nostalgic wallow in the last stage of the British aristocracy’s heyday.

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