3 h. ago Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson dies, aged 89

Simpson was a giant figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades.

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13 h. ago Rayner, Lions shoot past Freo; Nasiah’s value grows as contract drama moves into round 24

Brisbane Lions locked in a finals spot in their win over Fremantle while out-of-contract St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future remains unclear going into the last round.

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16 h. ago Roosters bash the Bulldogs black and blue to sound finals alarm

Kiwi prop Naufahu Whyte led from the front with a double and Daniel Tupou scored a hat-trick as thet Roosters belted the Bulldogs on Friday night.

Politics

16 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons, Saints go down to the wire in final minutes

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

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17 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Another Bomber goes down injured as Saints, Dons trade goals at Marvel

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

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17 h. ago AFLW round one update: With Molloy back kicking a bag, Swans overpower Tigers

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

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18 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons take surprise lead as Lyon vents on social media over rain hitting Marvel surface

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

19 h. ago AFL grand final tickets to cost more after price freeze ends

AFL fans will have to pay at least $10 more for a ticket to this year's grand final after the league announced it was breaking a six-year price freeze.

Economics

19 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Ross Lyon hits out at Marvel Stadium on social media for not closing roof as rain hit ground

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

Events

19 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Three Dragons knocked out in clash with Warriors

The Dragons are out to keep their slim finals hopes alive, before the Roosters fight for a top eight spot when they face the Bulldogs. Follow all the action.

Events

20 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Warriors face Dragons; Bulldogs take on Roosters

The Dragons are out to keep their slim finals hopes alive, before the Roosters fight for a top eight spot when they face the Bulldogs. Follow all the action.

Events

22 h. ago Millions of pieces of evidence collected in Brisbane Russian spy case

The curious case was heard with little fanfare inside a small courtroom in the CBD on Friday morning.

Politics

25 h. ago ‘Made money from violence against women’: Women’s groups demand AFL ditch Snoop Dogg at grand final

Groups fighting to end violence against women say the rapper is a “dangerous” choice of headline act for the pre-game entertainment.

Sport

25 h. ago And Just Like That finale recap: Carrie is (almost) as dead as Big

So this is how it ends. With a toilet overflowing, a pie to the face and a woman whose world once felt so big and promising dancing alone.

Events

25 h. ago ‘It wasn’t going to work with Ned’: Graham Wright opens up on Carlton, the Voss call and leaving the Pies

Carlton’s key decision-maker answers the burning questions for Blues fans, and talks about his departure from arch-rival Collingwood.

Politics

26 h. ago Nathan Cleary has the first whinge of his career. It’s part of a grand plan

Even after the epic Panthers and Storm battle ended, the game played on post-match as both sides moved onto war footing with an eye on the finals.

Politics

28 h. ago They used to be hated. Now, Melbourne is throwing a party for these ‘sky puppies’

Melbourne’s “misunderstood” bats are finally getting the celebration they deserve at a festival centered around a beloved local landmark.

Politics

30 h. ago AFLW round one update: Why this was the most interesting Thursday night game in months

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

Sport

33 h. ago Who will perform at this year’s AFL grand final? Take The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

Sport

38 h. ago AFLW round one update: Fast Blues too good in front of 8042 fans; Snoop Dogg’s potential AFLW role

Welcome to our AFLW blog for round one. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round. Carlton won the season-opener beating Collingwood.

Sport