2 h. ago A footy club meant to unite Tasmanians is bitterly dividing them

The brutal irony is that the AFL’s demand for a near-bankrupt state to build a stadium to get a football team may lead to loathing and even failure in its home state.

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12 h. ago Richard Goyder is leaving the AFL. He’s foiled a plot on his way out

The incoming AFL Commission chairman is not given to intemperate or provocative public statements. You can’t expect vaudeville from a guy who ran a health insurance company.

Politics

12 h. ago Golden Eagle field falls short as Autumn Glow scares off rivals

The Golden Eagle did not attract a full field of acceptors for the first time, but a Japanese contender is on track to test Autumn Glow’s unbeaten status.

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12 h. ago ‘He’ll be ready’, but wild weather may cost Khawaja his dream Ashes scenario

Three days of severe weather could thwart Matthew Renshaw’s golden chance to prove he warranted a Test comeback.

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13 h. ago State High students weren’t the first to learn wrong history exam topic

The education department was warned in August a Brisbane school had been teaching the wrong topic for ancient history. Then it happened again.

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13 h. ago As it happened: Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt; AUKUS won’t be expanded to include Japan

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15 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Telcos forced to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt; AUKUS won’t be expanded to include Japan

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15 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt; AUKUS won’t be expanded to include Japan

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16 h. ago Judge calls for minute’s silence for murdered woman Hannah McGuire at killer’s sentencing

The Ballarat court was told Hannah McGuire’s former boyfriend Lachlan Young was a cold, calculated and remorseless killer.

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16 h. ago Judge calls for minute’s silence for murdered woman Hannah McGuire at killer’s hearing

The Ballarat court was told Hannah McGuire’s former boyfriend Lachlan Young was a cold, calculated and remorseless killer.

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17 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Ley attacks Albanese for Joy Division shirt

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18 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Australia retains triple A credit rating from world

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20 h. ago Valetini showed the Lions his might. Now for a Twickenham encore against England

Rob Valetini’s ready to return to his best form against England after fighting back from a calf niggle that has frustrated him since the British and Irish Lions series.

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21 h. ago ‘We’re witnessing satellite history’: World’s biggest storm this year could bring crisis

Hurricane Melissa is expected to hit Jamaica later on Tuesday with sustained winds exceeding 280 km/h.

Events

21 h. ago Year 12 students at top state school taught wrong subject for external exam

Students at one of Brisbane’s top high schools have been taught the wrong topic for their year 12 external exam. They found out two days beforehand.

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24 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Calls to First Nations crisis helpline surge, Lifeline says

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25 h. ago Sacked planning expert questions overhaul of reconstruction board

Her comments follow an investigation into how many roles on state-run boards were handed to LNP-linked former politicians, candidates and high-ranking party officials.

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26 h. ago Teachers forced to leave homes as shocking photos show extent of student vandalism

Some teachers have been forced to leave their homes over safety fears, with the state government putting some up in hotels at taxpayer expense.

Society

36 h. ago MP in hot water over 'completely inappropriate' Instagram activity

A South Australian state MP has been cautioned by the opposition leader for his use of social media.

Technology

36 h. ago Generators to power exam halls as students take on English finals

After final exams had to be cancelled amid continuing power outages on Monday, schools elected to allow students back on campus for the state’s largest exam.

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