1 hour ago ‘I was wrong’: Coalition frontbencher apologises for saying Russia and China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as PM.

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1 hour ago Gus NOT SUPRISED by reaction from Tigers players: Six Tackles with Gus

Gus weighs in on the Lachlan Galvin bombshell. He questions the motive behind the decision, the timing, and the role of player managers in today’s game. “It’s untenable,” he says. “It’s not going to last.” With strong words for the Tigers’ reaction and real concern for Galvin’s welfare, Gus doesn’t hold back. Plus: #AskGus, Gus’ Auction House and Gus’ Round 7 Tips.

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2 h. ago Mayor suspended just six months after election denies he made staff feel unsafe

Whittlesea Mayor Aidan McLindon, a former Freedom Party candidate, called a press conference outside Victorian parliament to fiercely deny the allegations.

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3 h. ago EPA urges Chevron to overhaul environmental panels, pull staff to safeguard integrity

WA’s environmental watchdog has recommended Chevron pull staff from expert panels governing quarantine at its Gorgon gas project on Barrow Island to prevent their impartiality being compromised.

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3 h. ago More surgery for a luckless Saint; Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes

St Kilda star Max King will go under the knife yet again, while Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault.

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3 h. ago Coalition frontbencher says Russia, China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as prime minister.

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4 h. ago Yze says Balta’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains as coach calls for social media changes; AFL exec’ to depart

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

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4 h. ago Sydney erotica author charged over alleged child abuse material back in court

The 33-year-old has learnt the outcome of her bid to have her identity suppressed.

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5 h. ago Buffalo charging towards group 1 breakthrough for trainer David Atkins

Newcastle trainer David Atkins is looking to swooper Buffalo to arrive in time in the Champagne Stakes to give him a first group 1 win.

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6 h. ago ‘She smells bad’: English tennis player sorry after calling for rival to wear deodorant

Courtside microphones picked up world No.62 Harriet Dart talking to the umpire about the personal hygiene of her French opponent Lois Boisson.

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6 h. ago Think footy games are dragging on this season? The numbers show you’re right

Once upon a time, an AFL coach simply had to ask their players for “120 minutes of effort”. But fresh analysis of the most recent AFL match data shows the real number is now closer to 130 minutes.

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6 h. ago ‘Aggro, reckless’: Labor savages Dutton over Indonesia remarks

The Coalition has called on the Indonesian government to curtail its defence ties with Moscow by preventing Russian military aircraft from visiting the nation.

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6 h. ago Coalition demands ‘incredibly important’ state rule out Russian warplane visits

The Coalition has called on the Indonesian government to curtail its defence ties with Moscow by preventing Russian military aircraft from visiting the nation.

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6 h. ago Eddie McGuire calls for the AFL to protect players from 'idiots'

Following the Bailey Smith fan altercation, Eddie McGuire and Chris Scott have their say.

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7 h. ago Man charged with murder after wife's body found in Queensland house fire

A husband has appeared in a Queensland court charged with murder over a house fire that killed his wife at Geham near Toowoomba.

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8 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Forum fury over refugee claims in Wills; Zoe Daniel calls out ‘dangerous’ campaigning

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

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8 h. ago Louise ‘cherished time with family’: Mum mourned as husband charged with murder

Cameron Hunt was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

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9 h. ago Yze backs Balta return, says he’s been ‘punished enough’; Rioli trains, Hinkley calls for stricter rules on social media

Noah Balta is likely to play in Richmond’s AFL side on Saturday just days before he is sentenced for assault over a December attack on a man in Mulwala, while Willlie Rioli has returned to training at Port Adelaide following a racism drama.

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9 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel calls out ‘dangerous’ campaigning; Monique Ryan fury at ‘insulting’ action figure meme

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

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12 h. ago Husband charged with murder after wife’s body found in house fire

The 45-year-old man was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.

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