2 h. ago Keep calm and hit the stumps: How Boland will handle Bazball assault

Scott Boland admits his first encounter with Bazball compelled him to work on how to handle the emotions that come when a proud fast bowler is smacked all over the park.

Events

2 h. ago Friends rally around Pendlebury as more complaints about manager emerge

Leading financier Ozzie Kheir, the owner of 2021 Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant, confirmed he was owed “a substantial amount of money”, while a different former AFL player is rumoured to be out $1 million.

Politics

18 h. ago Gowers explains why Hawks rejected ‘ridiculous’ demands that doomed Merrett trade bid

Hawthorn president Andy Gowers has opened up on the failed trade for Essendon star Zach Merrett, while one club great said he never expected a cordial deal to be struck because of the history between the two clubs.

Politics

36 h. ago The 14 times a NSW official was handed cash totalling $686,000 by contractor

An anti-corruption inquiry was shown WhatsApp messages in which the now-sacked Transport for NSW staffer boasted of the money he had pocketed.

Economics

37 h. ago Star Magpie Scott Pendlebury launches $3m lawsuit against former manager

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury claims friend and soccer club entrepreneur Jason Sourasis misappropriated funds after a business deal between them went sour.

Politics

43 h. ago Oscar Piastri can still win the F1 drivers’ championship, but Verstappen is now stalking the McLarens

While the McLaren drivers, Piastri and Lando Norris, duke it out for the drivers’ championship, there is a figure looming large in their rear-view mirror, four-time winner Max Verstappen.

Transport

49 h. ago Shore prepares for a special farewell as principal set to depart

Staff and students were urged to send in their messages of support, to be added to a photo book which will be presented to John Collier at the end of his term.

Politics

4 d. ago Everest contenders: Your guide to picking a winner in the big race

Our runner-by-runner breakdown of the 2025 Everest field.

Politics

4 d. ago He gave up his jersey and made other Wallabies look like stars. They voted him MVP

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau has been recognised for an outstanding season by winning the John Eales medal.

Politics

4 d. ago Fed up with arts ‘propaganda’, this Archibald winner is debuting at Sculpture by the Sea

Distinguished painter Tim Storrier has a few thoughts about contemporary art – so he’s bypassing the big galleries.

Politics

5 d. ago Amid a polarising debate, a star reveals dad’s message made his choice simple

Before he passed away, a Kiwi ace’s father delivered a powerful message on where his international eligibility should rest.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘He’ll know he’s in a horse race’: Everest favourite set for toughest test yet, says J

James McDonald is the only jockey to have ridden a winner against Ka Ying Rising. He knows the Hong Kong superstar is the real deal – but insists he won’t have it all his own way on Saturday.

Politics

5 d. ago A deal without merit: Behind Essendon’s ‘ridiculous’ Merrett demand

Hawthorn considered Essendon’s demands for a Zach Merrett trade “ridiculous”. He now has to return to his club, while the relations between the Hawks and Bombers are poor.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Trashing conventions’: Coalition cries foul over PM’s pick for plum job

Labor in opposition criticised Scott Morrison for his pick of a “partisan operative” to an important national intelligence job. The Coalition says Anthony Albanese has just done the same thing.

Politics

5 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over bungled Merrett bid; Curnow opens up on Voss

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

5 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over bungled Merrett bid; Petracca speaks on Suns move

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

5 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over Merrett bungle; Blues say they’re better without Curnow

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

5 d. ago Bombers boss whacks Hawks over Merrett bungle; Blues say they’re better without Curnow

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events

5 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Candid Curnow opens up on Voss, Blues exit; Dons won’t commit to Merrett as skipper

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

5 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Dons throw captaincy open; Hayward ‘pumped’ to join Carlton

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Events