4 h. ago AFLW round one: Reigning premiers win in style; Hawks legend tries to mimic Pie’s show of skill

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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5 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE updates: Dolphins nudge ahead as the Hammer scores opening try

The Broncos and the Dolphins are fighting to stay in finals contention when they go head-to-head, before the Rabbitohs and Eels clash in Sydney. Follow all the action.

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12 h. ago Body found after bear attacks man on Hokkaido mountain in Japan

The victim’s friend saw the man fighting off the bear while bleeding from his leg, before being dragged away into a bush along the trail leading to the summit of Mount Rausu.

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12 h. ago Body found in Hokkaido after man watches bear drag friend off path

The victim’s friend saw the man fighting off the bear while bleeding from his leg, before the bear dragged him away into a bush along the trail leading to the summit of Mount Rausu in Japan.

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18 h. ago A picture of arrogance: Disgraced surgeon’s battles with patients revealed

Munjed Al Muderis suffered a devastating defamation loss and now this masthead can reveal a string of court cases and legal settlements involving the disgraced doctor.

Science

18 h. ago Dog racing is on its last legs and here’s another hammer blow

The Tasmanian government’s ban on greyhound racing is another welcome step, but the really big win for those who oppose the barbarous sport might be just around the corner.

Politics

28 h. ago As one newsroom legend passes, there are new ones in the making

The Herald lost one of its most celebrated alumni this week, with news that groundbreaking columnist David Dale had died. But there’s a new crop of talent making its mark.

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30 h. ago McEvoy hoping Skyhook steals show and star duo hit the track

Kerrin McEvoy heads to Rosehill hoping to see his spring prospects rise with rides in, and possibly between, races on Saturday.

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32 h. ago Spurned doctor seeks legal advice after Crisafulli government U

Would-be chief health officer Dr Krispin Hajkowicz is considering his legal options after the Crisafulli government’s U-turn on appointing him as Queensland’s chief medico.

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35 h. ago ‘I don’t want to be remembered’: Pep Guardiola on Man City, his legacy and Ange

No manager has won more top-level trophies. But in a rare one-on-one interview, Pep Guardiola explains why they don’t bring him true satisfaction.

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52 h. ago In the race to replace Ward in Kiama, there’s one thing everyone agrees on

Both major parties are claiming underdog status in the campaign for Kiama as the shadow of Gareth Ward looms.

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55 h. ago Genius Childcare boss fined for handling proceeds of crime as investigators chase missing millions

Darren Misquitta escaped conviction but his legal woes may be just beginning as investigators search for missing millions from his childcare empire and allege breaches of company law.

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66 h. ago From secondhand shops to a sweet peach negroni, this Lego Masters star has Perth sorted

Alex Towler spends his workdays making Lego sculptures. It’s harder than it sounds, and sometimes you need to unwind, stat. Here are his top Perth picks.

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3 d. ago Legends DEMAND change to exploited rule: Freddy & the Eighth Ep 23

NRL Legends Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns fire up over the exploited midair tackle rule and demand changes from the NRL. The Eighth Immortal gets absolutely roasted by a 99-year-old footy fan. Plus, Canberra Raiders Hooker Tom Starling joins the show to discuss the Raiders’ premiership hopes. All that and more on Freddy & the Eighth.

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3 d. ago Aerial surfing is coming to Sydney, and Hughie Vaughan will be in full flight

The young Australian pulled off the “best aerial done” earlier this year, attracted the praise of surfing and skateboarding legends. He’ll be competing at Sydney’s Urbnsurf park in October.

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3 d. ago Princess Diana’s enduring legacy, from conspiracy theories to drag culture

A new “cultural autopsy” examines the late royal as a global cultural obsession.

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3 d. ago Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch went to war. Then the fun started

The British screen legends wondered if acting together would ruin their friendship. Happily, they can still laugh about it.

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3 d. ago Second Perth man claims ankle surgery cost him his lower leg

Wayne Rance went in for ankle surgery in the early days of his retirement. He never anticipated he would end up needing his entire lower right leg amputated.

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5 d. ago Fireworks malfunction sees one injured at Queensland country fair

A man has suffered burns to his leg after explosives rocketed into the crowd at the Jimboomba Family Carnival.

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5 d. ago First Olympic legacy project to begin as soon as Ekka is over

Work on the new RNA Showgrounds arena will begin within weeks, marking the start of Brisbane’s Olympic-related construction.

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