39 m. ago Gov’s ability to read the play ranks him among the best defenders of the modern era

Pundits and pub-goers will argue for years to come where McGovern sits in the all-time greats of the game.

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7 h. ago British and Irish Lions LIVE: Argentina holding healthy lead at halftime over wounded Lions

The British and Irish Lions take on Argentina in Dublin in their farewell match ahead of travelling to Australia

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7 h. ago British and Irish Lions LIVE: Argentina edge into one point lead against Lions

The British and Irish Lions take on Argentina in Dublin in their farewell match ahead of travelling to Australia

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7 h. ago British and Irish Lions LIVE: Argentina back into lead against Lions in Dublin

The British and Irish Lions take on Argentina in Dublin in their farewell match ahead of travelling to Australia

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7 h. ago British and Irish Lions LIVE: Argentina get a famous victory to wreck the Lions’ farewell party

The British and Irish Lions take on Argentina in Dublin in their farewell match ahead of travelling to Australia

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7 h. ago British and Irish Lions as it happened: Argentina get a famous victory to wreck the Lions’ farewell party

The British and Irish Lions take on Argentina in Dublin in their farewell match ahead of travelling to Australia

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7 h. ago Concert tickets are skyrocketing. Fans have come up with a worrying solution

The flurry of international superstars touring Australia is prompting hundreds of thousands of music fans to find alternative ways to pay to avoid missing out.

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7 h. ago Should you rewash clothes if they get rained on? How to best dry your laundry

In a sun-filled country like Australia, the Hills hoist is a national icon. But is it always the best idea to hang your clothes on the line?

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7 h. ago Why the Lions tour is rugby’s greatest spectacle – and it’s finally returning to Australia

Rugby’s last great adventure returns to Australia, uniting four nations, 40,000 fans and one golden opportunity for the Wallabies to make history

Sport

16 h. ago A preview of the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor

The Perth Museum will open the global exclusive exhibition to the public on June 28.

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18 h. ago ASX closes lower as Middle East tensions linger; Banks slump

The Australian sharemarket dipped on Friday after global markets skidded overnight as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors.

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20 h. ago New cycle, old questions: Australia’s big ‘reset’ in the Caribbean

Australia’s three-Test tour of the West Indies shapes as a defining reset, with key selection calls ahead of a new WTC cycle and home Ashes.

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21 h. ago Game, set, lunch: AO Reserve masters tennis, dining and the experience

For Australia’s summer of sport, the AO Reserve reliably offers an unforgettable experience.

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22 h. ago The US says this Australian writer was expelled because of a drug lie. He’s not the first

American authorities once attempted to deport John Lennon, ostensibly for possessing cannabis.

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23 h. ago Stuck in the dreaded ‘gristle’ seat at a dinner party? Try these foodie conversation starters

In the interests of sparking more interesting discussions around the tables of Australia, I hereby pass on 10 questions to help break the ice.

Society

23 h. ago ‘Iran must come to the table’ Wong demands after call with Rubio

Australia has closed its embassy in Tehran because of the deteriorating security situation in the country, making it harder for thousands of Australians to get out.

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23 h. ago Lions reject golden point, bristle at ‘southern hemisphere’ sledge

The Lions have knocked back a golden point proposal from Rugby Australia, and fired back at suggestions they have too many Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans in the squad.

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24 h. ago Eat the rich: Black Swan’s new play is biting, entertaining – and confusing

This satire on the excesses of cultural enlightenment ends up embracing what it critiques, mutating into an increasingly far-fetched sisterhood revenge thriller.

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24 h. ago Australian embassy in Iran evacuated as security deteriorates

Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed on Friday she received advice that Iran’s security environment was deteriorating, prompting the removal of staff.

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25 h. ago South Australia’s algal bloom has spread. Here’s why the rest of Australia should be worried

Sharks, rays, octopus and penguins are among more than 330 species killed by the mass algal bloom washing across South Australia’s coasts. It won’t end there.

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