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Economics

4 h. ago ‘We are concerned’: Star surgeon’s unravelling résumé stretches to University of Sydney

The disgraced surgeon falsely described relationships with the University of Sydney in court and in public, but his claims of high-powered positions are under scrutiny.

Politics

13 h. ago Former Geelong player sentenced over crash that killed wife, seriously injured woman

Ex-footballer Raymond Card has been jailed over the drunken crash that killed his wife and left another woman seriously injured.

Events

17 h. ago ‘Footy was getting in the way of what I wanted to do’: Eels star explains decision to quit NRL

The realisation that he could contribute more off the field than on it came to Shaun Lane in the most unexpected time and place.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘Something good is coming’: Man Utd primed to bounce back from horror season, says Fernandes

In an exclusive interview, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals why he said no to Saudi Arabia, and why he can sense an immediate response to the club’s wretched 2024/25 season under manager Ruben Amorim.

Politics

27 h. ago Richard Burton was a star, but this biopic doesn’t capture his charisma

The film’s main flaw is the casting of an actor who never quite gets the famed Welshman’s distinctive voice right.

Politics

27 h. ago Growing up is the real nightmare in Pete Davidson’s schlocky horror show

The former Saturday Night Live star plays a graffiti artist sentenced to community service in a retirement village.

Events

28 h. ago Melbourne have the world’s best player, but Penrith will win grand final preview

Throughout Penrith’s stunning revival, I’ve always said they can’t win the title. Now I don’t know if even the game’s best player can stop them.

Sport

28 h. ago ‘I didn’t know how to unpack the pain’: Home and Away star on facing teenage trauma

When he was just 18, Mat Stevenson shot to fame as a major soapie pin-up boy. But a painful secret gradually tore him apart.

Events

28 h. ago From secondhand shops to a sweet peach negroni, this Lego Masters star has Perth sorted

Alex Towler spends his workdays making Lego sculptures. It’s harder than it sounds, and sometimes you need to unwind, stat. Here are his top Perth picks.

Politics

37 h. ago The quiet partnership behind a $1 billion superannuation collapse

The men behind the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund have more in common than the regulator has been letting on. This is their story.

Economics

37 h. ago Caps on foreign players, star payments under radical Shute Shield overhaul

The controversial points system in Sydney’s premier rugby competition, which generated endless rancour among rival clubs, has been scrapped after a major review.

Politics

37 h. ago As a player, I saw two of my coaches get sacked. This is how the Melbourne players will be feeling

It can’t be compared to any of life’s real tragedies, but I know from experience that there is a grieving process players go through when the axe falls on their coach.

Sport

38 h. ago ‘You need a garbage bag’: Messages reveal couple joked about dirty money, ICAC hears

An allegedly corrupt Transport for NSW official offered to help with the down payment for his ex-girlfriend’s property using money from kickback schemes, the ICAC has heard.

Politics

38 h. ago ‘Not just Carlton and Collingwood’: Why this game of footy made fans weep in the stands

As AFLW season 10 kicks off, two foundation players recall the night that changed the game.

Sport

41 h. ago $45 million contract fight: Why the Chicago Bulls are playing hardball with Josh Giddey

Australian star Josh Giddey is seeking a monster pay day but the Chicago Bulls are offering a much lower figure. Who has the upper hand?

Economics

41 h. ago ‘Enough is enough’: Combative Lyon ends press conference over contract questions

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon cut short his weekly press conference on Wednesday, as the Saints remain in the spotlight over their list management decisions and reports of player unrest.

Politics

41 h. ago Brandon Smith questioned by police over person linked to drug probe

The Souths recruit is not accused of wrongdoing, but it has emerged that he pleaded guilty to drugs offences while an emerging player in Townsville a decade ago.

Events

45 h. ago The new album from pop’s most unlikely breakout star will floor you

Ethel Cain’s Preacher’s Daughter set the bar sky-high. Her new album transcends it.

Politics

52 h. ago How actor Emily Browning learnt to embrace the funny side of failure

Lemony Snickett made her a dramatic star in her teens. Now in her 30s, the Melbourne-born actor is finally up for a laugh.

Politics