17 m. ago Dogs set sights on 70,000 crowd as AFL decider weighs into NRL finals scheduling

Canterbury are anticipating a 70,000-strong crowd to rival their 2009 finals clash against Parramatta next weekend.

Sport

38 m. ago From Gothic glamour to slapstick: Dracula ballet divides the crowd

Our reviewers give their verdict on all the latest shows.

Politics

6 h. ago How is that an Aussie fair go, for the War Memorial to change the rules at half

I was surprised, and not surprised, that my book had been twice rejected by the Australian War Memorial as winner of the Les Carlyon Literary Award, despite being nominated by independent judges.

Events

19 h. ago Brisbane vs Gold Coast AFL LIVE: Finals QClash lives up to the hype: Lions roar to life over bitter rivals

It’s the 30th and most important contest between the Lions and the Suns - the winner earning the right to take on the mighty Magpies in an MCG preliminary final. Follow along for all the action.

Sport

35 h. ago Torn in the USA: How Charlie Kirk’s death exposed America’s extreme divide

America has been left reeling from the conservative activist’s assassination, and many are now frightened about what might come next.

Events

45 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

45 h. ago ‘It never happened’: Lawyer launches defence of former outback WA pub manager

Cross-examination of two witnesses took place on Friday, after their evidence was delayed earlier in the week.

Politics

52 h. ago Police officers accused of negligent manslaughter of tradie identified

Sergeant James Fitzgerald and Constable Alexander Papanastassis have faced court for the first time over the death of builder Luke Briggs in Hoppers Crossing last year.

Events

56 h. ago ‘Hurt and angry’: Teammate reacts to escalating Merrett drama, defends Brad Scott

Nic Martin launched an impassioned defence of his coach Brad Scott while also admitting he was “bitterly hurt” when he heard skipper Zach Merrett had met with an arch rival.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘I don’t think it is true’: Martin defends Brad Scott over strained relationship claims

Essendon midfielder Nic Martin has come out in defence of senior coach Brad Scott after club great Tim Watson suggested the players’ relationship with the coach was strained.

Politics

3 d. ago Two police officers charged with manslaughter after builder died in traffic arrest

Homicide squad detectives have charged two police officers with negligent manslaughter following the death of Luke Briggs outside a Hoppers Crossing convenience store last year.

Events

3 d. ago The only person who crossed the line at Geelong on Wednesday was Bailey Smith

It’s difficult to know why Smith chose to act as he did, but no defence is reasonable. Poor behaviour is poor behaviour. It’s not cool. He needs to keep working on being better.

Politics

3 d. ago Elon Musk briefly toppled as world’s richest person after rival’s $135 billion windfall

College dropout Larry Ellison briefly surpassed Elon Musk to become the world’s richest person overnight after a record jump in his net worth.

Economics

3 d. ago Elon Musk loses crown as world’s richest person after rival’s $153 billion windfall

Oracle boss Larry Ellison has become the world’s richest person for the first time after his company’s results sparked a Wall Street surge.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Why is he doing that?’ Why Sam Mitchell wants this Hawk to ‘play Irish’

Hawthorn midfielder Conor Nash has flourished under Sam Mitchell, with two simple words from the coach ringing in his ears before he plays.

Politics

3 d. ago No crossing the derby divide: Freo midfielder rejects rivals

Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus has turned down “significant interest” from rival clubs to re-sign with the Dockers for a further three years.

Politics

4 d. ago Musk could lose title as world’s richest man after rival’s $106b share bonanza

Oracle boss Larry Ellison is closing in on the Tesla billionaire, with his fortune soaring by $US70 billion after his company’s profit outlook stunned Wall Street overnight.

Technology

4 d. ago Why Savala is kicking goals at Roosters rather than for the Swans

Hugo Savala is living his dream a stone’s throw from the SCG, where good judges predicted he could have enjoyed a big career in a rival code.

Politics

5 d. ago Germany the winner if Australia and Turkey deadlocked on bid for climate summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hopes to use UN assembly to persuade Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to drop rival bid for COP summit.

Politics

6 d. ago NRL backtracks on Nicho Hynes suspension after Bulldogs doctor provides evidence

Cronulla have had an early win to start their finals campaign after help from rivals Canterbury.

Politics