2 h. ago Dutton admits mistake over comment on Russia's reported Indonesia plans

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has admitted he made a mistake in attributing reports of Russia seeking to base military aircraft in Indonesia to the South-East Asian power’s president.

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5 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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6 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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8 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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8 h. ago ‘I’m ready’: Latu Fainu ready to make Galvin’s No.6 jersey his own

Tigers prodigy says coach Benji Marshall can help him become the club’s long-term No.6.

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12 h. ago Chris Scott does not care what anyone thinks about Geelong's late outs

Geelong Cats coach Chris Scott is asked about his club's habit of making late changes to their team.

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18 h. ago Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

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28 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

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28 h. ago Carlton’s Kemp out for the season; Voss ban stands; Goodwin braces Melbourne for change

Carlton have confirmed that Brodie Kemp will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has demanded changes at his winless club ahead of Saturday’s game.

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28 h. ago Eddie Jones returned to Coogee Oval in Japan colours. He got quite the reception

Same ground, different shirt. Eighteen months on, former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones returned to Coogee in charge of Japan’s under-23 team.

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29 h. ago ‘Big money means great expectation’. Ivan Cleary knows a thing or two about developing young stars

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was happy for his son Nathan to be paid “unders” early in his career, to alleviate pressure.

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30 h. ago Hastings ‘still an option’ to spark faltering Knights as O’Brien looks to Gamble

Knights coach Adam O’Brien insists Jackson Hastings is still a selection option and remains confident his team can get their season back on track, declaring: “We’ve been in deeper holes than this in the past.”

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31 h. ago The seats Dutton and Albanese avoid in their race around the nation

Every campaign is marked by surprise visits across the country and spending promises. Here’s what Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been up to.

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32 h. ago ‘Deeply troubling’: PM, Dutton respond as Putin moves to use Indonesian air force base

Australian officials are investigating reports that Russia is seeking to base several long-range aircraft in Indonesia, just 1400 kilometres from Darwin.

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32 h. ago ‘It’s uncomfortable right now’: Goodwin braces Demons for change

The Demons are under significant pressure after a winless start to the season, prompting coach Simon Goodwin to demand changes ahead of Saturday’s game at the MCG.

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35 h. ago ‘Deeply concerning’: Vladimir Putin seeks access to Indonesian air force base

Australian officials are investigating reports that Russia is seeking to base several long-range aircraft in Indonesia, just 1300 kilometres from Darwin.

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38 h. ago ‘A place to balance’: Princess of Wales shares ‘spiritual’ connection to nature

In a video released in her role as joint president of the Scouts, the Princess of Wales says the natural environment provided an opportunity to “deepen connections with ourselves” in a busy world.

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41 h. ago Trump excuses Russian ‘mistake’ as Putin digs in for deeper, longer war

Under the disguise of ceasefire negotiations, Moscow is using the lull in Western aid and growing US political fractures to its advantage.

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52 h. ago Spencer Leniu and JT. There’s your next State of Origin storyline

When Spencer Leniu and Johnathan Thurston next clash, one will be wearing a NSW jersey and the other sitting on the Maroons bench as an assistant coach.

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55 h. ago QLD Maroons coach’s HUGE praise for QLD young gun: Billy Slater Podcast Ep08

Billy Slater breaks down all the action from Round 6 of the NRL, starting with the Tigers' impressive performance against the Knights. He dives into the Dolphins’ dominant win over Penrith, the Broncos-Roosters firestorm, and why Connor Watson reminds him of a young Ben Hunt. Billy also shares big praise for Cowboys rookie Jaxon Purdue, discusses the Raiders’ huge win over the Eels, and reacts to the Storm’s clinical demolition of the Warriors. Plus, chat on Jamal Fogarty and Manly's search for a half

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