20 h. ago Trump’s trade war is bad, but how bad is up to the rest of us

What matters most is the indirect effect on Australia from Trump’s attempts to start a trade war with the other big economies.

Politics

29 h. ago Imagine if that assault happened on the field. Why the AFL failed with Noah Balta ban

Had Balta committed the same act against someone on a football field instead of outside a pub, the tribunal would have banned him for half a season. Maybe it’s only players’ heads they worry about.

Events

35 h. ago Lomax switched clubs to play centre. But he won the game for the Eels playing on the wing

After helping the Eels to their first win of the season, Zac Lomax has no desire to move back to the centres.

Politics

40 h. ago ‘Shut myself up’: Golfer tapes mouth closed to stop bad behaviour

Pro golfer Ryan McCormick took the drastic measure in an attempt to control his anger issues

Politics

3 d. ago A curfew and a smartphone ban: The bail conditions that will control Tony Mokbel’s life

Tony Mokbel will have his first full day of freedom in almost 20 years this weekend. But 31 bail conditions will control what he does.

Technology

3 d. ago Houston has another problem: Star Pies recruit facing ban for high bump

Collingwood recruit Dan Houston is staring down the barrel of a second suspension in three matches after the MRO hit him with a two-game ban for his high hit on Carlton’s Lachie Fogarty.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Storm in a teacup’: Sicily backs Allen’s meeting with Mitchell, says he would do the same

Hawthorn captain James Sicily says it would be bad business for a player not to test their value on the market, and expects the Hawks will experience it from the other side at some point.

Events

3 d. ago Tom Papley wishes this author good luck with making her deadline

There are more than 1500 personalities who fans can order a personalised video from on Swysh.

Events

3 d. ago One Tiger is desperate to play for NSW. Another would never play for Queensland

Terrell May can push his Origin claims with a big game against Brisbane’s star front-rowers, but Jahream Bula has vowed never to pull on the Maroons jersey.

Politics

4 d. ago AFL LIVE | ‘Fair play on the ball’: New Pie Houston unfazed over high hit as Collingwood bask in win

Collingwood recruit Dan Houston faces match-review scrutiny over a high bump after the Magpies turned up the blowtorch on Carlton with a 17-point win over their arch-rivals.

Events

4 d. ago There will be tariffs on Australian wine, but it’s not all bad news

What might Trump’s “Liberation Day” mean for the local industry?

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Felt like it was going to sink’: CityCat evacuated on Brisbane River

About 40 people were asked to get off a peak-hour service into the city, with one saying it appeared the boat was taking on water.

Events

4 d. ago Sport’s ‘dirty secret’: Why performance anxiety is causing AFL players to miss games

Loss of muscle control. Breathing issues. Brain fog on the field. And players who try to play through it can be at risk of long-term harm.

Sport

5 d. ago Labor moves to punish Greens over Gaza stance – and it could play into Liberal hands

The inner-south seat of Macnamara takes in Melbourne’s Jewish community and is being targeted vigorously by the Greens.

Politics

5 d. ago Harry McKay misses Blues training; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

Events

5 d. ago McKay remains sidelined for Blues; Yze laments Mansell ban; Goodwin puts heat on Fritsch

After missing the Blues’ latest training session, Harry McKay’s stretch on the sidelines is likely to continue. The Tigers decide not to appeal this week’s trinal verdict, and Simon Goodwin is watching the form of a struggling forward.

Politics

5 d. ago Harry McKay a long shot to play Collingwood after missing Blues training

The burly forward played in a scratch match last weekend, heightening hopes of a recall to the senior team this week. But after missing the Blues’ latest training session, it seems his stretch on the sidelines will continue.

Events

6 d. ago Tiger’s ban stands; Blue to return from break via VFL; Injury heartbreak for Bombers recruit

Rhyan Mansell’s three-match ban stands; Elijah Hollands is expected to return through the VFL this weekend; and the AFL is “comfortable” in allowing Noah Balta to play before he’s sentenced in court.

Events

6 d. ago The four actors who will play the Beatles in ‘bingeable theatrical experience’

Sam Mendes has revealed the stars of four films in which the story of the Beatles will be told from each band member’s perspective.

Politics

6 d. ago Ciraldo confused by Tupouniua ban; Walker to make Eels debut

Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo backed the NRL’s crackdown on high tackles, but said he was confused by Sitili Tupouniua’s ban for a shoulder charge.

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