72 m. ago Former Lion says bodybuilding passion, gym supplements behind positive test

After his 72-game career ended in 2023, Rhys Mathieson chose to focus on his bodybuilding passion, which he said was already there during his AFL career.

Politics

2 h. ago AFL stars Dion Prestia, Steven May charged over Boxing Day fight at Sorrento

Premiership star Dion Prestia says he will “strenuously defend” himself after he and Demons defender Steven May were charged over an incident in 2024.

Sport

2 h. ago AFL stars Dion Prestia, Steven May charged over Sorrento Boxing Day fight

Premiership star Dion Prestia says he will “strenuously defend” himself after he and Demons defender Steven May were charged over an incident in 2024.

Sport

3 h. ago Richmond star Dion Prestia charged over Boxing Day fight at Sorrento

Premiership star Dion Prestia says he will “strenuously defend” himself, with Richmond confirming the midfielder would return to pre-season training next month.

Politics

7 h. ago The AFL announced seven rules changes. One of them is absurd

Under the new stand rule, as it is now written, a player – any player – within five metres of a player who is paid a mark or a free kick must stand.

Politics

7 h. ago More health centre closures planned as calls to save cohealth grow

Another healthcare provider plans to shut sites, following cohealth’s announcement, with the Allan government facing growing pressure to do more to help the sector.

Politics

15 h. ago T20 LIVE: India punish some ordinary bowling until rain stops play

The two cricket powerhouses face off in Canberra as part of their preparations for February’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Politics

15 h. ago Konstas fell, Smith shone. But a new candidate to succeed Khawaja was revealed

While all eyes were on Konstas and Smith, a rookie all-rounder announced himself as a man who could one day emulate an Australian cricket great.

Politics

16 h. ago T20 LIVE: Ellis strikes early after Australia win the toss and send India in at Manuka Oval

The two cricket powerhouses face off in Canberra as part of their preparations for February’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Events

17 h. ago Former Brisbane Lions player banned for three years under AFL anti

Rhys Mathieson has been under provisional suspension for a breach of the doping code, via a positive test to a performance-enhancing substance.

Sport

17 h. ago T20 LIVE: Australia win the toss and send India in at Manuka Oval

The two cricket powerhouses face off in Canberra as part of their preparations for February’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Everyone benefits’: Ryles reveals why he signed Pezet for just one year

Parramatta’s decision to sign Jonah Pezet for just one season has divided the Eels fan base, but coach Jason Ryles reckons the move could be a masterstroke.

Politics

19 h. ago Two emperors, two memos and the colossal mistake that upended Queensland’s exam season

Topic selection for the bungled Year 12 exam is ancient history – it’s been Julius Caesar since August 2023. So how did nine Queensland schools teach the wrong topic?

Politics

19 h. ago Two Caesars, two memos and the colossal mistake that upended Queensland’s exam season

Topic selection for the bungled Year 12 exam is ancient history – it’s been Julius Caesar since August 2023. So how did nine Queensland schools teach the wrong topic?

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Enhance the flow’: AFL announces seven rule changes for 2026 season

The AFL has made a further seven changes to the rules and umpire interpretations for the 2026 season, including more measures to streamline the length of games.

Politics

23 h. ago AFL announces seven rule changes to ‘enhance the flow’; Harley maintains party line on Tasmania stadium

The AFL has made a further seven changes to the rules and umpire interpretations for the 2026 season, including more measures to streamline the length of games. But there’s no change to the league’s demand for a new stadium in Tasmania.

Politics

24 h. ago Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award: Georgia Limacher

We are proud to announce the winner of The Age Good Food Guide 2026 Katie McCormack Young Service Talent Award is Georgia Limacher of Gimlet restaurant.

Events

25 h. ago The two AFL greats who helped Harry Grant to Kangaroos captaincy

As he prepares to captain Australia for the first time, the Melbourne hooker credited the influence of two big-name Australian football stars for his evolution as a leader.

Politics

25 h. ago Everything you need to know from The Age Good Food Guide 2026 Awards

Catch up on all the action, hats, finalists and winners from The Age Good Food Guide Awards, presented by T2 Tea and Oceania Cruises.

Events

31 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.

Politics