9 h. ago AFL live: Suns break Bulldog hearts, Crows claim Showdown thriller; Dons’ injury crisis deepens, could lose Merrett

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

Events

12 h. ago AFL live: Bombers hold on after thrilling final term against undisciplined Swans; Merrett incident to face scrutiny

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons at the MCG, the Bombers and Swans fought out a nail-biter at Marvel Stadium. Tonight, the Suns and Bulldogs and Power and Crows go head-to-head.

Events

33 h. ago AFL live updates: Harry McKay boots the sealer for brave Blues in thrilling ‘Spud’s Game’ win over Saints

More than 65,000 fans turned out for a special cause. The on-field contest didn’t disappoint.

Sport

64 h. ago For every ‘footy dork’ there’s a Bailey Smith: Why my No.3 jumper is in good hands

The last thing we want is Smith rolling out the “one week at a time” junk the next time the Cats win a thriller.

Politics

3 d. ago Builder takes council to court for $28m over North Sydney pool debacle

Amid debate over costly council pool redevelopments, North Sydney Council faces a fresh legal dispute over the redevelopment of its harbourside Olympic pool.

Events

6 d. ago Did Bont take the bait? Smith trades barbs with former skipper after Ballarat dig

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

6 d. ago Bontempelli bites back at Smith after crack at former club as Cats hang on in MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

7 d. ago Smith takes a swipe at the Bulldogs as Cats and Pies play out an MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

7 d. ago ‘If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

Politics

7 d. ago AFL LIVE: If he kicks it, I’m retiring’: Cats star explains how he almost went from hero to zero in thrilling finish

While Super Saturday dished up some one-sided thumpings, the best was saved for last as the Cats and Magpies went toe-to-toe at the home of footy. See how it all unfolded.

Sport

7 d. ago Was this the biggest bombed try of the season? Tigers win after S’uA howler

The Dragons lost a thriller to the Wests Tigers – and no player was hurting more than Jaydn Su’A after he botched a certain try.

Events

7 d. ago AFL LIVE: Cats and Pies deadlocked in MCG thriller; Dees fire up late over Eagles; Voss at a loss to explain thrashing

After Beveridge’s Bulldogs obliterated Port and Voss’ Blues were outclassed in Adelaide, the Pies and Cats and Eagles and Dees are going head-to-head in prime time.

Events

8 d. ago Gold Coast faces volunteer shortfall ahead of Brisbane Olympics

The Gold Coast is grappling with declining volunteer numbers, raising concerns about the city's capacity to host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Politics

9 d. ago What happens on the way to opening night? It’s quite a drama

S. Shakthidharan thrilled us with Counting and Cracking. Now, as his new play, The Wrong Gods, makes its world premiere, rehearsal diaries relive the highs and lows.

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9 d. ago Brisbane news live: Regulator approves higher electricity charges in Qld | Jogger speaks out after sneaking into pool | Government to override existing laws for Olympics

For today’s news updates in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Audacious, enthralling’: The Age Book of the Year shortlists announced

From a suburban Melbourne home to the rocky surface of the moon, these are the books vying for The Age Book of the Year.

Politics

1 week ago Olympic stadium logo revealed as work starts on Victoria Park plan

Five weeks after Victoria Park was rubber-stamped as the site of Brisbane’s main Olympic stadium, the delivery authority’s focus has shifted.

Society

1 week ago 'Good days and bad days': Parents of Perth surfers killed in Mexico mark anniversary

The parents of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who were murdered in Mexican "have good days and bad days," one year on.

Events

1 week ago A Hollywood stunt double in high school, Izzy’s Bells triumph the tale of a lifetime

Stepping in for Blake Lively in a horror movie, designing wave pools and winning iconic surf contests: it’s all just part of the Isabella Nichols story, past, present and future.

Politics

1 week ago Liberal candidate’s offensive posts surface to ruffle feathers in Fowler

A candidate controversy over offensive social media posts regarding First Nations people has flared in the high-profile western Sydney seat.

Politics