9 h. ago AFLW round one: Bombers thump Giants by 56 points; Reigning premiers win in style

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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10 h. ago Hawthorn vs Melbourne LIVE: Gunston kicks seven goals, sets new career best as Hawks thump Demons; Hinkley fumes over ‘offensive’ question

Carlton’s road to redemption began with a 54-point smashing of Port Adelaide, led by Harry McKay’s seven goals. Gold Coast’s finals hopes are shaky, the Hawks lead Melbourne at the MCG and, tonight, it’s a blockbuster Adelaide vs Collingwood match.

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11 h. ago Hawthorn vs Melbourne LIVE: Gunston firing as Hawks lead Dees; Hinkley fumes over ‘offensive’ question

Carlton’s road to redemption began with a 54-point smashing of Port Adelaide, led by Harry McKay’s seven goals. Gold Coast’s finals hopes are shaky, the Hawks lead Melbourne at the MCG and, tonight, it’s a blockbuster Adelaide vs Collingwood match.

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12 h. ago The $6 ingredient to elevate your Japanese cooking, according to a top chef

You’ve likely heard of kombu, but here’s what it does, and how to use it in the kitchen.

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16 h. ago No questions asked, just free lasagne: The Brisbane volunteers offering cheesy goodness

With food insecurity affecting almost 700,000 Queensland households, the Lasagna Love movement dishes out hope without a side of shame.

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18 h. ago Trump and Putin claim ‘great progress’ – but leave Alaska early with no deal

The two men took no questions at a brief news conference where they hailed “constructive” talks but acknowledged there was still an impasse on key points.

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24 h. ago Awkward scenes in Simon Goodwin’s kitchen, and a power play in the boardroom

President Brad Green intends to hang on to the Demons’ presidency until December, raising questions about the planned handover to former MCC president Steven Smith.

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29 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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31 h. ago Chalmers hits back at critics talking down economic talkfest before it has even begun

Critics are circling the government’s economic roundtable, but Jim Chalmers says good ideas are already surfacing, with more to come.

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31 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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32 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Another Bomber goes down injured as Saints, Dons trade goals at Marvel

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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33 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Dons take surprise lead as Lyon vents on social media over rain hitting Marvel surface

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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34 h. ago Essendon Bombers vs St Kilda Saints LIVE: Ross Lyon hits out at Marvel Stadium on social media for not closing roof as rain hit ground

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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35 h. ago ‘Irrational’: China’s top spy agency attacks ASIO over espionage ‘threat’

China’s ministry of state security has verbally attacked Australia’s intelligence agencies, accusing them of fabricating a “Chinese spy threat” while carrying out their own espionage in China.

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36 h. ago McEvoy hoping Skyhook steals show and star duo hit the track

Kerrin McEvoy heads to Rosehill hoping to see his spring prospects rise with rides in, and possibly between, races on Saturday.

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37 h. ago Millions of pieces of evidence collected in Brisbane Russian spy case

The curious case was heard with little fanfare inside a small courtroom in the CBD on Friday morning.

Politics

37 h. ago ‘I used to be embarrassed dining alone, now it’s my Friday night ritual’

More women are eating out alone as a self-care routine − one where they’ve got nothing to prove and no one interrupts their bite of steak.

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40 h. ago Ready to fly: The new restaurant bringing smart South American flavours to Wembley

This likeable debut from a young Argentine couple is a promising addition to the Cambridge Street dining scene.

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41 h. ago ‘It wasn’t going to work with Ned’: Graham Wright opens up on Carlton, the Voss call and leaving the Pies

Carlton’s key decision-maker answers the burning questions for Blues fans, and talks about his departure from arch-rival Collingwood.

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41 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.

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