81 m. ago Ref rage generated a crackling atmosphere in Sydney. But it also taught the Wallabies valuable lessons

The officiating fuelled a buzzing atmosphere of a record crowd at Allianz Stadium. But the memorable afternoon also reminded the Wallabies of some key areas to fix ahead of the Bledisloe Cup.

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92 m. ago Iconic Brisbane party boat listed for sale after years of lying low

For decades, it was the queen of the river. Now, the crown is up for grabs with the auction of an iconic Brisbane paddleboat.

Politics

3 h. ago Reece Walsh to escape headbutt ban as NRL prepares to fine Broncos star

The Broncos fullback will be free to play in the preliminary final series.

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4 h. ago ‘Like he was towing a caravan’: The brutal sledge that powered this Jamaican to become the world’s fastest man

Oblique Seville followed in the footsteps of fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt to be crowned world 100m champion.

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16 h. ago Reece, Ricky, Madge, and buses ... And they say nothing fun happens in Canberra

The crowning moment of the finals so far is supposed to come next weekend when the Bulldogs and Panthers meet in front of 70,000 fans. Try beating this.

Politics

20 h. ago Dogs set sights on 70,000 crowd as NRL locks in Sunday blockbuster

Canterbury are anticipating a 70,000-strong crowd to rival their 2009 finals clash against Parramatta next weekend.

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20 h. ago Wallabies players want O’Connor for the Bledisloe Cup. He has a flight booked to England

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor has been praised for his form after returning for the Wallabies this winter. But Joe Schmidt is turning towards a stable of “inexperienced tens” to take on the All Blacks.

Politics

20 h. ago Sloane rules out leadership spill despite Speakman’s Kiama shock

Seen by many Liberals as the future leader of the party, the Vaucluse MP has stifled speculation of a leadership challenge after a disastrous Kiama byelection result.

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21 h. ago Dogs set sights on 70,000 crowd as AFL decider weighs into NRL finals scheduling

Canterbury are anticipating a 70,000-strong crowd to rival their 2009 finals clash against Parramatta next weekend.

Sport

21 h. ago From Gothic glamour to slapstick: Dracula ballet divides the crowd

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows.

Politics

23 h. ago NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is on borrowed time. He knows this and so do his colleagues

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman was not responsible for his party’s byelection loss, but he will wear the blame.

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42 h. ago Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the Pumas

There were only a handful of star performers on a day of frustration and errors from the Wallabies, whose fast finish wasn’t enough to catch the Pumas in Sydney.

Politics

43 h. ago Tense wait for Labor frontrunner as polls close in Kiama byelection

A Liberal loss in Kiama could be the trigger for “mischief-makers” in the party to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Mark Speakman.

Politics

45 h. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

Politics

45 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

Events

49 h. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

Events

49 h. ago ‘Independent’ voters, 13 candidates and the spectre of Ward: Polls open in the battle for Kiama

Labor appears to be favourite as voters head to the polls, while a Liberal loss will spell trouble for Mark Speakman’s leadership.

Events

56 h. ago She stood by her mother Gisele Pelicot in France’s shocking rape trial. They no longer speak

Caroline Darian supported her mum as her father was revealed to be a sexual predator. Yet on realising she was his “second victim”, she felt abandoned.

Events

59 h. ago ‘He backs us all in’: Sam Mitchell has Hollywood Hawks back on the big stage and in the flag hunt

The Hawks are into their first preliminary final in 10 years after dismantling the Crows at a packed Adelaide Oval. Here’s why they’re such a threat yet again.

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62 h. ago Adelaide vs Hawthorn AFL LIVE: Ginni plays the villain, Gunston shines as Crows make embarrassing finals exit

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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