1 hour 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.

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15 h. ago Price wasn’t racist, but she did expose what turns off voters

By suggesting the ALP is importing Indians to vote Labor, the Liberal senator was making a lame excuse for Coalition losses. Voters see a navel-gazing Coalition obsessed with political games.

Politics

25 h. ago Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the Pumas

There were only a handful of star performers on a day of frustration and errors from the Wallabies, whose fast finish wasn’t enough to catch the Pumas in Sydney.

Politics

28 h. ago Hawthorn veteran Breust goes down with knee injury in the VFL

Hawthorn veteran and three-time premiership player Luke Breust has suffered what appears to be a serious knee injury while playing for Box Hill in the VFL

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49 h. ago ‘He’s the best player in the game’: Roosters banking on Tedesco to dominate finals

He’s 32 years old, but coach Trent Robinson believes champion fullback James Tedesco is in the form of his career.

Sport

51 h. ago ‘No one is bigger than the club’: Essendon president’s message to Merrett, Ridley

Essendon president David Barham has delivered a strong message to Zach Merrett and Jordan Ridley, as his Hawthorn counterpart said his club was in the right to chase the Bombers’ skipper.

Politics

2 d. ago Scott sorry for outburst at AFL employee, Smith apologises to photographer

Bailey Smith sent a text message saying sorry to a News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session, while Chris Scott has also been forced in an apology.

Politics

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Former umpire in court over Brownlow betting probe

Bailey Smith sent a text message apologising to News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

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3 d. ago ‘I don’t think it is true’: Martin defends Brad Scott over strained relationship claims

Essendon midfielder Nic Martin has come out in defence of senior coach Brad Scott after club great Tim Watson suggested the players’ relationship with the coach was strained.

Politics

3 d. ago Price was demoted, not discarded. And that spells trouble for Ley

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s conservative colleagues are already daring to suggest she could return to the shadow ministry. Sussan Ley’s position is secure for now, but for how long?

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3 d. ago Premier under fire over Big Build corruption as calls for royal commission grow

Premier Jacinta Allan has rebuffed suggestions she misled Victorians over her knowledge of damaging corruption allegations.

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3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

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3 d. ago ‘Emotions are high’: Essendon CEO won’t guarantee captaincy for Merrett; Howe expects to play in preliminary final

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, while Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans.

Politics

4 d. ago Essendon should consider stripping Merrett of the captaincy ... if they keep him

It’s difficult to be a leader at a club you don’t believe in. The Bombers’ choice is between trading their best player, or retaining one whose actions are a poor example for younger teammates.

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4 d. ago Training in Australia is a ‘bloodbath’. But this Aussie NBA player chose to do it anyway

Australian NBA star Jock Landale thinks he has “lucked out” by signing with the Memphis Grizzlies but he thinks a stint back home in Australia will give him the ideal launching pad.

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4 d. ago Why does the ATO make me withdraw so much from my super fund?

Minimum draw down rates for super can be frustrating, but there’s a good reason why the government requires it.

Politics

4 d. ago The construction industry is in crisis. It demands fixing. Now

Ministers would have the public believe that putting the CFMEU in administration was all that was required. That is a joke.

Events

4 d. ago A mountain out of a Rosehill: Gai Waterhouse and Peter V’landys trade blows over racetrack

Gai Waterhouse made a long-overdue return to the Randwick Races at the weekend. But racing supremo was not happy.

Politics

4 d. ago A tragic enough tale, but the best of the mushroom stories might be served last of all

CBD hears that Simon Patterson, husband of the triple-murderer mushroom cook Erin Patterson, has turned his mind to content creation.

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4 d. ago Estranged husband of mushroom cook killer turns his mind to content creation

CBD hears that Simon Patterson, husband of the triple-murderer mushroom cook Erin Patterson, is inclined to tell his own story, on his own terms.

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