12 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips: Curnow named, Papley and Greene return but Swans leader dropped

After a week in the spotlight, Charlie Curnow has been named to take his place in the Blues’ side against North Melbourne.

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12 h. ago ‘Shot of whiskey’: How Ricky Stuart will cope with son’s Canberra debut

The veteran coach feels like a proud father every time he hands a player a debut. On Friday, it’s for real, as Jed Stuart becomes Raider No.414.

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12 h. ago ‘Shot of whisky’: How Ricky Stuart will cope with son’s Canberra debut

The veteran coach feels like a proud father every time he hands a player a debut. On Friday, it’s for real, as Jed Stuart becomes Raider No.404.

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17 h. ago ‘I’m good to go, coach’: Luai to back up for Tigers 48 hours after Origin

After 80 minutes of toil for his state on Wednesday night, Jarome Luai told his club coach Benji Marshall he was ready to do it all again for the Tigers on Friday.

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17 h. ago Here are all eight penalties blown against NSW in the first half. Were the Blues unfairly treated?

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

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17 h. ago Were the Blues unfairly treated? Here are all eight penalties blown against them in the first half

Have your say on each decision in one of the most lopsided 40-minute penalty counts in 25 years.

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26 h. ago ‘It hurt me personally’: Munster inspired by attacks against Queensland coach Slater

Queensland skipper Cameron Munster admitted the attacks against his coach triggered a reaction from him and his teammates on the field in Perth on Wednesday night.

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26 h. ago This developer wants to keep Pesutto on a leash. What’s worse, Liberals are entertaining the idea

Property developer Hilton Grugeon has offered the former Victorian Liberal leader a $1 million lifeline that would save his political career, for now. But there are astonishing strings attached.

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31 h. ago ‘It’s Tom’s time’: How Maroons vindicated Slater’s biggest coaching call

As Billy Slater’s bold selection calls were vindicated, Cameron Munster issued a stunning defence of his under siege coach.

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33 h. ago Munster’s Maroons hold out Blues tide to set up Sydney decider

Queensland held off what would have been the biggest comeback in Origin history to pip NSW 26-24, sending the series to a game-three decider at Accor Stadium in three weeks.

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33 h. ago State of Origin II player ratings: How Blues and Maroons fared in Game Two

We rate the performance of every player on the field from a thrilling State of Origin II in Perth.

Sport

33 h. ago State of Origin Game II LIVE updates: Luai on report for possible eye gouge as Maroons hold commanding half

The Blues playmaker was put on report in the 22nd minute while NSW have been put to the sword by Queensland in Perth. Follow all the action live.

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39 h. ago Friends, finance or flag prospects? Inside Tom De Koning’s life

The Saints have thrown a king’s ransom at Tom De Koning, but he loves the Blues and his mates at the club. Which way will he go, and what factors will weigh heaviest on his mind?

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Let’s not go over the cliff’: Obama offers careful warning in rare public appearance

Former US president Barack Obama remarked on the dangers facing American democracy, including an erosion of traditional values like the rule of law, an independent judiciary, the freedom of the press and the right to protest.

Events

48 h. ago ASX set to slide as Wall Street slumps; Oil prices rise; $A falls

US stocks slumped under the weight of another jump for the price of oil. It was a return to form for financial markets after Wall Street’s worries about Israel’s fighting with Iran had seemed to calm a bit on Monday.

Economics

50 h. ago Growing up, he faced poverty and addiction. Now he counts Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan as fans

Billy Strings, bluegrass music’s boy wonder, explains how he found his purpose (and a couple of Grammys along the way).

Politics

50 h. ago This perfect NSW play shows just how much trouble Queensland are in

The Blues have nailed one of my all-time favourite plays. It’s nearly impossible to defend, and the Maroons have already hit desperation stakes ahead of Origin II.

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50 h. ago The verdict on Hamilton Island’s first new hotel in 18 years

Former staff accommodation has been changed into a luxury escape that fills a gap in the holiday island’s offerings.

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60 h. ago The Ennis succession plan and push for an Eagles old boy: Inside Manly’s coaching conundrum

Anthony Seibold is facing an uncertain future at Brookvale Oval. Behind the scenes, several candidates and their backers are jockeying for position.

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62 h. ago ‘I’m not done yet’: Emotional Slater launches furious response to Woods ‘grub’ sledge

Maroons coach referenced his late predecessor Paul Green in a stunning attack on the former Blues forward in Perth on Tuesday.

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