8 h. ago Dear’s in in Darwin: Hawks poised to recall Calsher to take on Suns in Top End

Rangy forward Calsher Dear even surprised the Hawks with the immediate impact he made last season. Although he’s yet to be sighted at senior level so far in 2025, that’s about to change.

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15 h. ago ‘Pretty surprised’: Young couple spends $1.58m on stylish Flemington renovation

The installation of solar panels and double-glazed windows was one of the factors that attracted the bidders to the recently renovated three-bedroom Victorian home in a prestige, tree-lined pocket.

Economics

17 h. ago Packed with delicious surprises, this Agatha Christie mystery is great theatre

Harriet Cunningham reviews And Then There Were None.

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22 h. ago No dairy? No problem: Three simple midweek meals to fuel the whole crew

Naturally dairy-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, these easy dishes will keep you feeling your best.

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31 h. ago Chris Scott admits strategic error hurt Cats as Giants mark territory again

Jeremy Cameron started on-ball, but Geelong had to rethink that surprise tactic when the Giants kicked five of the first six goals in the game. It was a costly burst as the Cats again fell to their home-ground nemesis.

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46 h. ago Phil Gould like we’ve never seen him before: The dinner guests who moved Gus to tears

The Bulldogs supremo has never enjoyed being the centre of attention. But he let his guard down at a star-studded surprise dinner to celebrate his 50-year league career.

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61 h. ago Inside the conclave: How a quiet coalition delivered the church Pope Leo XIV

The selection of Robert Prevost surprised outside observers. But as other contenders fell away, one after another, the Chicago cardinal made quiet sense to those locked in the room.

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67 h. ago Pope Leo XIV warns of ‘desperate’ global loss of faith in inaugural Mass

The newly elected leader of the Catholic Church also said Jesus couldn’t be reduced to a type of “superman”, in an apparent message to evangelical Christians.

Events

3 d. ago It’s time to meet the mystery woman behind Hitchcock’s greatest hits

The full power of Daphne du Maurier’s writing is unleashed in new stage productions of The Birds and Rebecca.

Events

3 d. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Julie Fragar wins Archibald Prize

A portrait of artist Justene Williams has won the $100,000 prize. Winners of the Wynne and Sulman winners have also been revealed.

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3 d. ago Macquarie chief’s pay cut to $24m as ‘millionaire’s factory’ rakes in $3.7b

As Macquarie reported its profits on Friday, the investment bank known for its bumper pay packets also revealed how much its top executives were paid.

Economics

3 d. ago Archibald Prize LIVE updates: Tell us who you think will win?

On what is arguably the biggest day on Australia’s arts calendar, finalists for the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes are gathering to learn who will win.

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4 d. ago At my dream job in the ’80s, the chauvinism surprised me: I blame early zoologists

When Ema Walraven became a zookeeper in the 1980s, she found the attitudes to women positively Darwinian.

Society

5 d. ago ‘Devastating’: Tiny Victorian town reacts to loss of 300 Bega jobs

Bega announced that its cheese processing and packaging operation in Strathmerton will cease to exist by mid-2026.

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5 d. ago What is behind the latest conflict between India and Pakistan?

The escalation in violence will come as little surprise to anyone familiar with the history of India’s relations with Pakistan since their bloody partition following independence in 1947.

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5 d. ago 800% increase: Aged care residents could be in for a nasty surprise

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

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7 d. ago The issue at the heart of Clayton Oliver’s latest frustrations at Melbourne

The four-time best and fairest winner trained fully last week and his omission from the team to play West Coast came as a shock to his teammates, who have been pleasantly surprised by his turn around in professionalism.

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7 d. ago Need a palate cleanser after Adolescence and The Last of Us? Try this quirky murder mystery

Star Natasha Lyonne is joined by a roster of big-name stars in this comedy about an accidental detective from the creator of Knives Out.

Events

7 d. ago David Attenborough has a new film for his 99th birthday – and it’s surprisingly optimistic

The legendary documentary maker is sharing the importance of the ocean to the planet’s future.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Unwatchable drivel’: ABC panellist blasts Aunty’s ‘shallow’ election coverage

It’s not customary to insult the hospitality of one’s host but, hey, this is politics. Meanwhile, Premier Jacinta Allan made a surprise election night appearance.

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