13 m. 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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3 h. ago Carlton vs Port Adelaide Power LIVE: McKay’s big haul as Blues charge towards win; Gold Coast’s shaky finals situation

The Blues and Power begin AFL Saturday as both clubs begin planning for their futures after rough seasons. Follow along for all the reactions and updates.

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4 h. ago This AFL pick swap was part of North Melbourne’s grand plan. But now they’re on the verge of unwanted history

The Roos bet on themselves to not still be treading water when they sent their 2025 first-round draft pick to Richmond for the Tigers’ No.27 selection last year and their second-rounder this year.

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11 h. ago Late goals, Jota tributes and racism claim as Liverpool win English Premier League opener

The reigning champions were pushed hard by Bournemouth but Chiesa and Salah stepped up to seal a 4-2 win two months after the shock death of teammate Diogo Jota.

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14 h. ago As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

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14 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

18 h. ago Rayner, Lions shoot past Freo; Nasiah’s value grows as contract drama moves into round 24

Brisbane Lions locked in a finals spot in their win over Fremantle while out-of-contract St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future remains unclear going into the last round.

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20 h. ago The Age’s Nick McKenzie wins journalist of the year at Kennedy Awards

McKenzie’s award was among eight recognising the work of The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald’s journalists at the Kennedy Awards.

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21 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons, Saints go down to the wire in final minutes

The AFL reaches its penultimate round as Essendon and St Kilda face off at Marvel Stadium before Brisbane and Fremantle battle for finals spots in Perth. Follow along for live updates and post match reactions.

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22 h. ago AFLW round one update: With Molloy back kicking a bag, Swans overpower Tigers

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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23 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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23 h. ago AFL grand final tickets to cost more after price freeze ends

AFL fans will have to pay at least $10 more for a ticket to this year's grand final after the league announced it was breaking a six-year price freeze.

Economics

24 h. ago ‘Defiantly beautiful’ image of First Nations youth challenges us all

Hoda Afshar’s winning entry in the National Photographic Portrait Prize is a powerful statement on controversial laws.

Politics

24 h. ago ‘Outlandish and weird’: How Netflix star Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton bonded on the dark side

The young star of Wednesday has joined a circle of big-name actors, such as Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton, to whom Burton turns again and again.

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26 h. ago Runners of the Week: OD6 Metals, Mount Ridley Mines, ActivePort & ETM

Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is OD6 Metals, after it unveiled a low capex, lower-cost product from its mammoth Splinter Rock rare earth project in WA.

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30 h. ago ‘Made money from violence against women’: Women’s groups demand AFL ditch Snoop Dogg at grand final

Groups fighting to end violence against women say the rapper is a “dangerous” choice of headline act for the pre-game entertainment.

Sport

31 h. ago Cat with a murky history takes author to prestigious children’s book prize

The winners of the much-loved Children’s Book Council of Australia awards have been revealed.

Culture

31 h. ago Nathan Cleary has the first whinge of his career. It’s part of a grand plan

Even after the epic Panthers and Storm battle ended, the game played on post-match as both sides moved onto war footing with an eye on the finals.

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31 h. ago EPL predictions: The Premier League is back, you pick the winners

The new Premier League season kicks off on Saturday morning when Liverpool start their title defence against Bournemouth. Get your tips in here.

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38 h. ago Who will perform at this year’s AFL grand final? Take The Age quiz

How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with The Age’s weekly quiz.

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