10 h. ago Search continues for man washed off rocks, as monster swells keep beaches closed

The dangerous surf conditions claimed the lives of at least three people on Friday, while authorities are still searching for a 24-year-old washed off the rocks at Little Bay.

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20 h. ago Bombers hold on in Good Friday thriller but star big man is facing a long injury lay

Brad Scott has all but confirmed the worst fears of Essendon fans – that Sam Draper has injured his Achilles.

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20 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

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22 h. ago ‘Passion got the better of me’: Police intervene as Souths star Arrow confronts Bulldogs fans

The Rabbitohs forward had to be restrained after being heckled by rival fans during Canterbury’s 32-0 victory on Good Friday.

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23 h. ago AFL LIVE: Bombers hold on in Good Friday thriller but face losing star ruck to serious injury

The Kangaroos went down badly to Carlton at Marvel. Follow along live for the action on Good Friday as West Coast host Essendon in Perth in the second match.

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23 h. ago As Blues sweat on star’s fitness after thumping win, Clarkson launches defence of Roos’ Good Friday role

Carlton will monitor the fitness of Jacob Weitering, while North’s coach admitted their rebirth was slower than expected while defending the club’s ongoing role in the Good Friday clash.

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24 h. ago AFL Good Friday LIVE: Nervous moments for Dons as Eagles still lead; Blues destroy lowly Roos

The Kangaroos went down badly to Carlton at Marvel. Follow along live for the action on Good Friday as West Coast host Essendon in Perth in the second match.

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24 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?; Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

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25 h. ago AFL LIVE: Danger signs for Dons as Eagles lead; Blues annihilate Roos in Marvel fizzer

The Kangaroos are going down badly. Follow along live for the second-half action from Marvel Stadium here. Later on, Good Friday West Coast host Essendon in Perth.

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25 h. ago Morrison won’t say whether Dutton will repeat his ‘miracle’ win

The opposition leader and the former PM joined 20,000 Maronites on Good Friday for a church service and a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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26 h. ago AFL Good Friday LIVE: Can Carlton win by 100 points? Blues charging as Kangas fall to pieces

The Kangaroos are going down badly. Follow along live for the second-half action from Marvel Stadium here. Later on, Good Friday West Coast host Essendon in Perth.

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26 h. ago Coffee and croissants easier to find as Good Friday has cafes buzzing

A decade ago it would have been challenging to find a spot for coffee or brunch on a public holiday, but a growing number of cafes are opening over the Easter weekend.

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28 h. ago AFL Good Friday LIVE: Warm conditions for Roos v Blues; Neale blasts online trolls

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Good Friday footy. There are two matches today. The action begins in Melbourne in remarkably warm conditions with Carlton clashing with North Melbourne. Later West Coast host Essendon.

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29 h. ago AFL Good Friday LIVE: Warm conditions for Kangas v Carlton clash

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Good Friday footy. There are two matches today. The action begins in Melbourne in remarkably warm conditions with Carlton clashing with North Melbourne.

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30 h. ago Good Friday wild weather warning as cyclone moves closer to WA coast

Errol had been heading west away from Australia before it made a sharp U-turn and is now moving towards the Kimberley coast.

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30 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

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32 h. ago Monster swells batter coastline as temperatures soar for long weekend

Waves up to five metres tall are expected on Friday and Saturday, threatening beach plans for the sunny Easter break.

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39 h. ago I already knew AI was deeply uncool. Two grown men just proved it

Eavesdropping on former colleagues playing dress-ups in a cafe became my moment of clarity.

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55 h. ago Investigation not impacting Blues players, says Voss; Beveridge rules out coaching move to Dees

Carlton coach Michael Voss says an internal investigation into a manager at the club is not impacting on his team, which will head into the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne with just one win for the season.

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55 h. ago China is said to be a step closer to being able to invade Taiwan

China has been practising unusual manoeuvres off its southern coast involving three special barges. Experts say it changes the equation on Beijing’s war readiness.

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