53 m. ago Petracca helped Melbourne realise a need for change. Can they keep it going?

Christian Petracca lines up on Thursday night with six matches under his belt after last year’s horrific injury. He is ready to bounce on prime time and show footy is, as it’s always been, his priority.

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1 hour ago Green Shadows to chase a return to the Big Dance at Tamworth meeting

After finishing 13th last year, connections are seeking another crack at the Randwick feature.

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2 h. ago Cardinals and bishops accompany pope’s coffin to St Peter’s Basilica

The pope has left his Vatican residence for the last time, in a solemn procession that will enable the public to pay their final respects before Saturday’s funeral.

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4 h. ago Strange times: Southwell returns as Blues seek Origin redemption

The newly appointed NSW coach has also named four debutants in his squad for game one of the 2025 series against Queensland.

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5 h. ago They may not be ‘true blue’ but these Anzac biscuits are truly delicious

No disrespect to the original recipe, but adding some unconventional ingredients takes these biscuits somewhere else.

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6 h. ago John Fanderlinden flew the last plane out of Saigon on Anzac Day 1975

On the 50th anniversary of an Anzac Day like no other, the last Australian air force pilot to leave Vietnam speaks for the first time.

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7 h. ago Bus driver seeks barrister’s advice over crash that killed Tia Cameron

The council bus Lindsay Francis Selby had been driving at the time it mounted the footpath is now back in operation.

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9 h. ago ‘It’s a clarion call’: Bluesfest boss delivers update on festival’s future

Things were looking grim for the much-loved music festival, with this year’s event set to the last. But the fans responded.

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14 h. ago Pope raised a hand in farewell before falling into fatal coma, Vatican reveals

The details mark the first time the Vatican has disclosed how the pontiff spent his final hours, ending speculation about the sudden nature of his passing.

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14 h. ago Pope raised a hand in farewell before falling into coma, Vatican reveals

The details mark the first time the Vatican has disclosed how the pontiff spent his final hours, ending speculation about the sudden nature of his passing.

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14 h. ago Police seek eight men over fight that left security guard injured

Police in Melbourne are looking to identify eight men to help with their investigation into the assault of a security guard.

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24 h. ago I’ve moved home with my parents in my 30s and, weirdly, life is better

Yes, there’s a sense of indignity to retreating to your parents’ home, but there’s also something special about spending time with the people who raised you.

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25 h. ago Galvin’s lawyers call for ‘urgent mediation’ after NRL recall

Lawyers acting for Lachlan Galvin say they want mediation with the Wests Tiger to resolved “a range of issues” their client has with the club.

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26 h. ago Freedman hoping Empress Of Japan uses Newcastle run as stepping stone

A return to black type racing could be next on the cards for the fast-finishing filly.

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26 h. ago Manly raise stakes in Fogarty pursuit as Trbojevic return arrives

The Sea Eagles have attempted to trump Canberra with a longer-term deal for Jamal Fogarty.

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27 h. ago Slater HEAPS praises on Mitch Moses' return: Billy Slater Podcast Ep09

Billy doesn't hold back on the Lachlan Galvin saga, calling it "a mess" as the Wests Tigers continue to make headlines. He then turns the spotlight to the red-hot Bulldogs, praising their fearless mentality. There's big wraps for Dolphins young gun Isaiya Katoa, while Billy singles out the Raiders as one of the toughest teams in the comp, the Panthers are showing signs of a revival — and warns not to sleep on the Dragons. Plus, all the Round 7 fallout and the always-entertaining Billy M Awards. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

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31 h. ago Daicos’ message to the league and the teams who squandered prime

Are the Hollywood Hawks potential premiership Hawks yet? Can the Bulldogs maintain their bite without Sam Darcy? And which two clubs let a golden opportunity slip? We take a look at the key takeouts of an intriguing round six.

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38 h. ago Trump’s peacemaker charade has failed. Ukraine and the West will pay a price

After two years of insisting that he could end the Russia-Ukraine war in his first 24 hours if returned to the White House, Trump is preparing to walk away from the problem entirely.

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51 h. ago Andrew Hastie is a rising Liberal star. Where is he in the election campaign?

Since he entered parliament a decade ago, Andrew Hastie has been spoken about as a potential future Liberal leader, but has been strangely absent from the election campaign.

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53 h. ago AFL LIVE updates: Bailey Smith playing the villain in front of 80,000+ as Cats lead Hawks into half

The Cats enjoy a slender lead at half-time against the Hawks. Follow all the action from the MCG in the final clash of round six.

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