5 h. ago The ‘very stable genius’ has the world economy on a knife edge

If you’re wondering why your superannuation is shrinking or why the Reserve Bank may cut interest rates next month, blame “very stable genius” Donald Trump.

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15 h. ago Kayah was bullied and ignored but people took notice when he danced

Born with Down syndrome, Kayah Guenther found his voice through physical movement.

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15 h. ago On holiday, it’s time for parents to draw a line in the sand

The Netflix series Adolescence is a warning to parents about kids spending too much time online. A holiday is the perfect circuit-breaker.

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48 h. ago Imagine if that assault happened on the field. Why the AFL failed with Noah Balta ban

Had Balta committed the same act against someone on a football field instead of outside a pub, the tribunal would have banned him for half a season. Maybe it’s only players’ heads they worry about.

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57 h. ago The Sex Pistols return to Melbourne in a tour Johnny Rotten describes as ‘karaoke’

The band is (somewhat) back together for the first time in two decades – but what is a Sex Pistols gig like without John Lyndon, aka Johnny Rotten?

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3 d. ago Frustrations boil over as Tupou swears at referee and misses crucial tackle in demoralising Waratahs defeat

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii was outstanding for the Waratahs but it was an afternoon to forget for NSW after Taniela Tupou was accused of swearing at the referee in a 45-28 defeat to Moana Pasifika.

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3 d. ago Super Rugby LIVE: Waratahs stunned as Tupou pulled up for swearing in crushing Moana Pasifika defeat

The Waratahs were thumped by the Hurricanes last week across the ditch. Now they’re back in New Zealand for a tantalising clash against Moana Pasifika. Follow the action live.

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4 d. ago An Australian star’s Formula 1 spot was already under threat. This monster crash hasn’t helped

Jack Doohan walked away from the wreck in a stunning testament to the safety features of modern F1 cars, but he appeared to move gingerly as he exited the track.

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4 d. ago A curfew and a smartphone ban: The bail conditions that will control Tony Mokbel’s life

Tony Mokbel will have his first full day of freedom in almost 20 years this weekend. But 31 bail conditions will control what he does.

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4 d. ago Houston has another problem: Star Pies recruit facing ban for high bump

Collingwood recruit Dan Houston is staring down the barrel of a second suspension in three matches after the MRO hit him with a two-game ban for his high hit on Carlton’s Lachie Fogarty.

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4 d. ago The target is on Voss’ back in part because his players can’t hit them

In the coming days and weeks, we will likely see a closing of ranks around Michael Voss. Carlton’s examination of their failings will look far beyond the once-traditional practice of sheeting blame home to the coach.

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6 d. ago The leader most likely to lose their job after the federal election? Jacinta Allan

There will be no move against Allan while the campaign is on but if Labor does as badly in Victoria as the polls suggest, senior party figures have made it clear whom they will blame.

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6 d. ago Harry McKay misses Blues training; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

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6 d. ago McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

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7 d. ago Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

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7 d. ago Ciraldo confused by Tupouniua ban; Walker to make Eels debut

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo backed the NRL’s crackdown on high tackles, but said he was confused by Sitili Tupouniua’s ban for a shoulder charge.

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7 d. ago Detaining school parents is a bit much, but banning them makes sense

Teachers are fleeing the classroom, and monstrous parents are often to blame.

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7 d. ago Teal candidate apologises for sexualised joke to teen hairdresser

Nicolette Boele allegedly told the young female hairdresser that her hair wash “was so good and I didn’t even have sex with you”.

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7 d. ago Netflix’s Adolescence will be shown in UK schools, in bid to curb social media harm

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed the filmmakers to Downing Street for talks. “As a dad, I have not found it easy to watch this with children,” he said.

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8 d. ago Stadium cost blowouts threaten Devil plans; Tigers appeal Mansell ban; Cripps using psychology degree

More concerns are emerging about the planned AFL stadium in Hobart. Richmond’s Rhyan Mansell is heading to the tribunal, and pressure continues to mount on Carlton.

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