9 h. ago Young gun joins suspended Curtis on sidelines: AFL experts’ tips and teams for round eight

Paul Curtis will miss North’s prime-time clash with Essendon as he starts his controversial ban, but he won’t be the only important Roo missing. Here are the teams and tips for round eight.

Economics

15 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brooki Bakehouse owner accused of stealing recipes; Alleged murder victim’s mother in tears over fake cat video; Bleijie set to call in campground proposal

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Events

17 h. ago James Cummings bids to keep famous Randwick stables in the family

The grandson of Cups King Bart Cummings could take over the training base, which seemed lost to the family when his father Anthony was stripped of his licence.

Politics

21 h. ago The AFL record set to fall this week that may "never" be broken again

Rory Sloane doesn't believe anyone will ever surpass Jack Crisp as the consecutive games record holder.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Inconvenient women’, mortality and a controversial work by Joan Didion: 13 new books to delve into

From a book that its own author may not have approved of to a beautiful and confronting photography collection, there’s a bumper crop of releases this month.

Politics

23 h. ago Bet each way? Waterhouses offered controversial property for new Sydney racecourse

The famous racing family has put forward its $330 million farmland, once linked to disgraced ex-NSW MP Daryl Maguire, as a potential site for a new track.

Society

23 h. ago Controversial cardinal withdraws from conclave after pope’s final letter emerges

Pope Francis’ posthumous directive leads Italian Cardinal Becciu to pull out of papal conclave, averting further Vatican scandal

Politics

33 h. ago RecipeTin Eats founder accuses Bake with Brooki author of stealing recipes

Nagi Maehashi alleges at least two recipes from Brooke Bellamy’s cookbook were plagiarised.

Events

35 h. ago Killer driver Thomas Towle set to avoid jail after 'flouting' laws

Thomas Towle is set to avoid more time behind bars for driving unlicensed while high on drugs.

Events

36 h. ago Prayer notes and smell of death led police to body on Brisbane balcony

The body of Chinese national Qiong Yan was found in a large tool box at her Hamilton home. A jury has been told her alleged killer was motivated by greed.

Events

36 h. ago Welcome to Sydney: Ryan Reynolds’ Welsh soccer team set for Australian tour

Wrexham AFC, the club owned by Hollywood actors Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, is set to play against Sydney FC.

Sport

40 h. ago Election watchdog opens probe into Monique Ryan volunteer video

The video shows two people in Ryan campaign T-shirts handing out the teal MP’s how-to-vote cards saying they were directed to vote for her by groups with links to the Chinese Communist Party.

Politics

59 h. ago Chaos as young African singers locked out of Australia at last minute

A group of performers has been refused visas just days before they were set to travel.

Events

61 h. ago Watch: Group with historical CCP links ‘required’ Chinese Australians to vote for Ryan

In the video, volunteers in campaign t-shirts say they were required to vote for the teal MP by the Hubei Association.

Politics

61 h. ago Rugby in Australia is under attack. But it’s not from the NRL

At least 25 young Australian players have moved, or are moving, to France as the brutal realities of professionalism hit Australia.

Sport

3 d. ago It took just eight minutes for Lachlan Galvin to win back the Tigers faithful

He was booed, as expected, but the boom No.6 was soon drawing cheers after combining with Jarome Luai to set up the opening try.

Politics

3 d. ago NRL 2025 live: Tigers win golden point thriller as Doueihi nails late penalty

Lachlan Galvin helped spearhead the Wests Tigers to a hard-fought victory over the Sharks as Adam Doueihi nailed a two-pointer in golden point.

Politics

3 d. ago Tigers win golden point thriller as Doueihi nails late penalty

Lachlan Galvin helped spearhead the Wests Tigers to a hard-fought victory over the Sharks as Adam Doueihi nailed a two-pointer in golden point.

Politics

3 d. ago NRL 2025 live: Sharks and Tigers locked in epic battle in Galvin’s return at Leichhardt

Lachlan Galvin has dominated headlines for the best part of two weeks but is back for the Tigers today at their spiritual home. How will fans react after his remarks about coach Benji Marshall? Follow the action live.

Politics

3 d. ago NRL 2025 live: Tigers stretch lead over Sharks in Galvin’s return at Leichhardt

Lachlan Galvin has dominated headlines for the best part of two weeks but is back for the Tigers today at their spiritual home. How will fans react after his remarks about coach Benji Marshall? Follow the action live.

Politics