2 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

11 h. 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

17 h. ago Australia in dire Davis Cup spot after Demon shocked in Sydney

Tennis officials have been branded “barbaric” as Australia slumped to a shock 2-0 deficit in a dramatic start to their second-round Davis Cup qualifying tie against Belgium in Sydney.

Events

17 h. ago Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the Pumas

There were only a handful of star performers on a day of frustration and errors from the Wallabies, whose fast finish wasn’t enough to catch the Pumas in Sydney.

Politics

19 h. ago Rugby as God intended but Wallabies can’t conjure a miracle this time

The Wallabies and Pumas served up another thriller on a perfect Sydney spring Saturday, but Joe Schmidt’s men were left to rue what might have been.

Sport

20 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Argentina stretch lead after Wallabies fail to capitalise on Suaalii stunner

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

21 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Argentina take early lead after Suaalii stunner

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

22 h. ago Armadale villa unit clears reserve with one bid, sells for $982,500

An assertive bid from an agent bidding on behalf of his clients began the auction, but it wasn’t enough to win the property in a tight contest.

Politics

22 h. ago Rugby Championship LIVE: Wallabies take on Argentina at sold out Allianz Stadium

The Wallabies are seeking back-to-back wins after their thrilling victory in Townsville last week. Follow all the action.

Sport

23 h. ago The injury that left Cameron Munster ‘rolling around like a stuffed chook’

Melbourne Storm star has allayed concerns over what initially looked like a serious ankle injury late in Friday’s win over Canterbury

Events

24 h. ago ‘Too quickly for me’: Bucks on Melbourne’s coach selection process as Steven King lands the role

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

31 h. ago Torrie Lewis was the face of Australian athletics before Gout. But she can’t imagine how he feels

Unable to walk from an Achilles injury in April, Torrie Lewis has raced herself to fitness. Now the woman who was the face of Aussie athletics before handing the baton to Gout Gout is primed for the world athletics championships in Tokyo.

Politics

31 h. ago Gunning for glory: Ange’s second act in England begins with a familiar challenge

Ange Postecoglou didn’t score a single win over Arsenal in four attempts as Tottenham Hotspur manager. His first assignment with Nottingham Forest gives him the chance to put that right.

Politics

31 h. ago The moment that proved Wallabies have found their next Eales

Harry Wilson’s heart-on-his-sleeve leadership has galvanised this Wallabies team – never more clearly than in the dying stages of last weekend’s Test victory over Argentina.

Politics

31 h. ago Is it time to move Burton to centre? Bulldogs season hinges on massive Ciraldo decision

The Bulldogs coach has a big decision to make. Does he move Matt Burton to the centres to accommodate Toby Sexton or has that ship sailed?

Politics

41 h. ago Pichot brands All Blacks, Springboks ‘selfish’ over Rugby Championship shake

Argentina legend Agustin Pichot has warned the decision of New Zealand and South Africa to hold an extended, three-Test series will negatively impact the Wallabies and Los Pumas.

Sport

41 h. ago ‘He’s the best player in the game’: Roosters banking on Tedesco to dominate finals

He’s 32 years old, but coach Trent Robinson believes champion fullback James Tedesco is in the form of his career.

Sport

42 h. ago Collapsed Aussie fashion giant unable to pay $25 million court fine

Although liquidators have uncovered potential insolvent trading and breaches of director duties, the claims have gone unpursued in the absence of funding.

Economics

43 h. ago How a seasoned assistant landed the Demons coaching job ahead of ‘Bucks’

Collingwood great Buckley had been the perceived favourite for the Melbourne job, and is now a frontrunner to be inaugural coach of Tasmania.

Politics

48 h. ago Why do so many of our everyday Aussie sayings relate to food?

It’s a tough question to crack, writes Terry Durack.

Politics