47 m. ago ‘Maybe it is going past me’: Steele Sidebottom’s comeback from self

Early last season, Sidebottom admits he had “serious questions” on whether he was finished as an AFL player. Now he’s a crucial component of another preliminary final side.

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11 h. ago Roosters urge Victor Radley to explore options at rival NRL and Super League clubs

Radley’s manager has been informed it would be in his client’s best interests to gauge interest with rival clubs, as the Tricolours explore the possibility of parting ways with the player.

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16 h. ago ‘There must be something going on’: Hird backs wantaway Dons skipper Merrett

Essendon great James Hird has called for an end to the “rubbish” rumours about disgruntled Bombers captain Zach Merrett and believes the situation is still salvageable for both player and club.

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17 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

Events

33 h. ago Why Steven King’s first move at Melbourne could be landing Max Gawn’s replacement

The former Geelong skipper and premiership player has hit the ground running at his new club, with the Demons facing a busy trade period under the new coach.

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34 h. ago The NRLW finals start here but have the finalists already been decided?

This year’s expanded NRLW competition has seen an alarming gap open up between the top two sides and the rest. Sharks captain Tiana Penitani has some solutions in mind.

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34 h. ago The Panthers are about to put Lachie Galvin under the blowtorch

The Canterbury playmaker has been scrutinised for his attack, but he has bigger issues to worry about when facing Penrith in Sunday’s sudden-death semi-final.

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35 h. ago September is hotter than ever, but January rings the alarm bell even louder

Sydney has hit 29 degrees this week and Melbourne 24 as the weather bureau forecasts rain throughout spring.

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35 h. ago September hotter than it used to be, as warming accelerates in spring and summer

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne reaches 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

Events

36 h. ago ‘An unbelievable story’: Meet the unsung hero who must fill Carrigan void

The Broncos have lost a crucial player, but the man who must step up in his absence was unknown to one of their biggest stars barely two months ago.

Politics

38 h. ago Yes, September is hotter than it used to be. Even more than the rest of the year

As Sydney hits 29 degrees and Melbourne hits 24 degrees early this week, rain is still expected throughout spring.

Politics

57 h. ago Slater takes a breath after EPIC Raiders v Broncos game: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep29

Billy breaks down a finals weekend for the ages! He dives deep into the greatest game he’s ever seen, the golden-point thriller between the Raiders and Broncos. He discusses why the Broncos' conservative start was a concern and praises Reece Walsh for once again "pulling his team out of the fire." Billy also analyses the Sharks' stunning upset, pinpointing why he believes Trindall was the difference and predicting that "all the pressure will be on Canberra" in their upcoming semi-final. He discusses the importance of Mitch Kenny for Penrith’s premiership hopes, and gives his thoughts on what the Bulldogs need to do to make drastic changes for their clash this week.

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58 h. ago ‘Left behind’: The player exodus fears driving talks about selling the Big Bash

Australian cricket risks losing its own top players and also missing out on the best players from India unless it opens up the Big Bash League to private investment, Cricket Australia has declared.

Politics

60 h. ago NRL hands Broncos Sunday afternoon preliminary final against Panthers or Bulldogs

The NRL has arranged special travel conditions for the Sydney team that plays the Broncos.

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62 h. ago ‘Fresh as a daisy’: Recalled Sexton fit to play after sternum scare

Bulldogs half Toby Sexton says he is ready to play wherever coach Cameron Ciraldo needs him, despite concerns he had picked up a sternum injury against the Storm on Friday.

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3 d. ago Reece, Ricky, Madge, and buses ... And they say nothing fun happens in Canberra

The crowning moment of the finals so far is supposed to come next weekend when the Bulldogs and Panthers meet in front of 70,000 fans. Try beating this.

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3 d. ago One of Hawthorn’s ‘true greats’: Breust’s AFL career ends abruptly after knee injury

The career of three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust is over after his serious knee injury, sustained while playing in the VFL on Saturday, was confirmed.

Events

3 d. ago Wallabies players want O’Connor for the Bledisloe Cup. He has a flight booked to England

Veteran playmaker James O’Connor has been praised for his form after returning for the Wallabies this winter. But Joe Schmidt is turning towards a stable of “inexperienced tens” to take on the All Blacks.

Politics

3 d. ago Kikau plays through fracture pain, twice, as Dogs sweat Sexton scans

The Bulldogs are sweating scan results on several key figures ahead of a sudden-death clash with Penrith.

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4 d. ago Gould, Bulldogs close ranks around Galvin’s family after online abuse

The online abuse of Lachlan Galvin has prompted Canterbury football manager Phil Gould and chairman Adam Driussi to pay special attention to the young half’s family.

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