4 h. ago Phoenix uprising: Melbourne team joins legal action against NBL

The simmering off-court dispute between the basketball league and certain teams has escalated with a club part-owned by tennis star Nick Kyrgios and Australian Boomers guard Dante Exum declaring its concerns.

Politics

7 h. ago Curnow expects to play Roos despite calf scare; Petracca’s missed mark dismissed as a one

The Blues have almost got their win-loss record back to parity, but Charlie Curnow’s sore calf looms as a serious concern, while a missed mark by Christian Petracca captured the attention of TV commentators.

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8 h. ago Tried and true are taking Saints nowhere, it’s time Ross let their kids shine

As good and honest and earnest as some players are, and have been, for St Kilda, they are not players that are taking the team anywhere. Now’s the time to start selling hope for next year.

Politics

11 h. ago Scans confirm De Koning injury; Clarko envious of Collingwood’s fixture ‘gifts’

Geelong’s key defender is unlikely to play this week’s blockbuster against the Lions. While North, who sold two “home” games, are looking on with envy as Pies play 14 of their 23 games at the ’G.

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11 h. ago ‘Boys who love a scrap’: Concern over the rise of backyard fight clubs

Footage of the unsanctioned event has emerged as former world boxing champion Anthony Mundine presses the NSW government to approve bare knuckle boxing.

Politics

12 h. ago Lawyer for institutional abuse victims ordered to pay $263,000 to client

Dr Vivian Waller, founder of Waller Legal, has represented hundreds of victims of institutional sexual abuse and is widely credited as a driving force behind the Royal Commission. However, Waller Legal has been ordered to pay a client $263,000.

Economics

13 h. ago Israeli strikes on Iran’s oil stoke fears of higher petrol prices

Motorists can expect to pay 12¢ a litre more for petrol within weeks if the oil price spike caused by war in the Middle East continues, economists predict.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Play at the MCG most weeks’: Clarko envious of Collingwood’s fixture ‘gifts’

North sold two “home” games to Bunbury, adding to their travel load. The Pies play 14 of their 23 games at the ’G.

Politics

16 h. ago Fans waited patiently as Barnesy played his new songs. Then something magical happened

The legendary rocker showcased his latest studio album, Defiant, but it was the old favourites that sparked a crowd sing-along.

Politics

23 h. ago How Payne Haas helped end Laurie Daley’s first spell in charge of NSW

Payne Haas once helped the Queensland Maroons prepare for an Origin game by playing the role of Andrew Fifita in training. He wishes he never had.

Politics

23 h. ago Good enough: Simon Goodwin’s done enough repairs to coach Demons next year

As Melbourne sit at 5-8, with little prospect of playing finals, Goodwin has nonetheless done enough to coach this team in 2026. But they shouldn’t be rushing to re-contract the coach beyond 2026.

Politics

28 h. ago WTC player ratings: From the captain’s heroics, to a batting failure that could re

How Australia’s players rated in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

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29 h. ago ‘If we keep doing that, more will come’: Clarkson’s Roos left heartbroken but encouraged after nail

Alastair Clarkson’s men fall just short of victory in Perth against Fremantle while the Cats thumped the Bombers at the MCG and GWS Giants stunned Brisbane at the Gabba in a big Saturday of AFL action.

Politics

29 h. ago North Melbourne vs Fremantle LIVE: Kangaroos left heartbroken after thriller in the west; Jezza speaks up for Bailey after Cats’ dominant win

Alastair Clarkson’s men are putting up a huge fight in the west. Earlier, the Cats annihilated the Bombers and the Giants stunned the Lions at the Gabba

Politics

30 h. ago North Melbourne vs Fremantle LIVE: Larkey kicks truly as Roos mount late comeback against Dockers in Perth; Jezza says Cats have Smith’s back

Alastair Clarkson’s men are putting up a huge fight in the west. Earlier, the Cats annihilated the Bombers and the Giants stunned the Lions at the Gabba

Politics

31 h. ago North Melbourne vs Fremantle LIVE: Kangaroos and Dockers locked in Optus Stadium arm wrestle; Jezza says Cats have Smith’s back

Alastair Clarkson’s men are putting up a huge fight in the west. Earlier, the Cats annihilated the Bombers and the Giants stunned the Lions at the Gabba

Politics

32 h. ago Smith’s race against time: The sickening injury that puts star’s West Indies tour in doubt

Placed on a splint for the next two months, Steve Smith’s finger will be a major impediment to batting, and he will need to test it out soon if he still intends to play in the Caribbean.

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32 h. ago North Melbourne vs Fremantle LIVE: Roos, Dockers trade goals early; Jezza says Cats have Smith’s back; the play that summed up the baby Bombers’ dirty day

Geelong dominated a rebuilding Essendon, looming as every bit the premiership threat. Next up: The Kangaroos face the Dockers at Optus Stadium.

Events

33 h. ago Gould and Ciraldo helped Bud Sullivan resurrect his career. Now he’s out to wreck their season

Phil Gould has had his fair share of secret meetings. This one resurrected the career of a playmaker who could come back to haunt Canterbury on Sunday.

Politics

33 h. ago Essendon v Geelong LIVE: Smith posts 41 disposals as classy Cats far too strong for baby Bombers, but why was Dermie in enemy territory?

Essendon are hosting Geelong in their annual Country game. Later, the Kangaroos face the Dockers at Optus Stadium.

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