7 h. ago AFLW weekly round 12: Bombers crush Swans’ finals hopes, Eagles get a miracle

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Events

11 h. ago AFLW weekly round 12: Star forward the first to reach a huge milestone

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Events

27 h. ago AFLW weekly round 12: Blues end their finals drought; Roos make footy history as they smash top

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

30 h. ago From selfies to the Supreme Court, the LNP run into rules and reality

At the end of the mid-October parliamentary week, one minister privately conceded the difficulty of government was starting to set in. Then this week arrived.

Events

30 h. ago AFLW weekly round 12: Kangaroos make football history as they smash top

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

Sport

32 h. ago Turn it up: Victoria plans to ease noise permit rules for live music

Hosting gigs in the state could be made easier after a government review of live music precincts.

Politics

35 h. ago Prosecutors ‘chickened out’ in grilling of High Country murderer Greg Lynn: defence

The former pilot is appealing his conviction and sentence for the murder of missing camper Carol Clay, and argues prosecutors repeatedly broke rules that govern fair trials.

Events

36 h. ago ‘Crying and shaken up’: My Kitchen Rules star has charge dropped

Anthony Mu, who appeared on the cooking show on Channel 7, is facing several charges, including assault occasioning bodily harm and common assault.

Politics

41 h. ago ASX rises despite Wall Street losses; ANZ unveils $1.1b profit hit

The Australian sharemarket has advanced at the open despite a negative lead from Wall Street, with big four giant ANZ announcing a $1.1b hit to its profits.

Economics

42 h. ago Family of Prince Andrew's main accuser Virginia Guiffre issues statement

The family of Prince Andrew's main accuser Virginia Guiffre issuing a statement following the announcement that King Charles will strip Prince Andrew of his titles.

Politics

42 h. ago Wallabies accused of ‘dangerous and illegal’ tactics ahead of England Test

England coach Steve Borthwick is reported to have highlighted dozens of examples of rule-breaking in a meeting with referees.

Events

46 h. ago Australian YouTube stars announce move to UK to avoid incoming social media ban

The ‘Empire Family’, who live in Western Australia, have nearly 1.8 million subscribers and will pack up and head to the UK to avoid the ban that would impact their channel.

Politics

46 h. ago How to beat the unbeatable: Does the North Melbourne AFLW juggernaut have any flaws?

We spoke with current players, AFLW commentators and league experts to understand what makes the Kangaroos so good, and to ask the most important question of all: how can they be beaten?

Politics

46 h. ago Australian YouTube stars announce move to UK to avoid coming social media ban

The “Empire Family”, who live in Western Australia, have nearly 1.8 million subscribers and will pack up and head to Britain to avoid the ban that would affect their channel.

Politics

58 h. ago AFL stars Dion Prestia and Steven May charged over Boxing Day brawl

Two AFL stars have been charged by Victoria Police for their alleged involvement in a pub brawl that left two men in hospital.

Sport

59 h. ago Clubs told of more potential rule changes on AFL ‘watch list’ for 2027

Players who collapse at the knees to draw free kicks are in the spotlight, after a raft of rule changes were unveiled this week.

Politics

64 h. ago Former Lion says bodybuilding passion, gym supplements behind positive test

After his 72-game career ended in 2023, Rhys Mathieson chose to focus on his bodybuilding passion, which he said was already there during his AFL career.

Politics

64 h. ago ‘Put anything in my body’: The bodybuilding passion behind a former Lion’s positive test

After his 72-game career ended in 2023, Rhys Mathieson chose to focus on his bodybuilding passion, which he said was already there during his AFL career.

Politics

64 h. ago League and rugby schools clashed in a hybrid game. Who was the real winner?

For the first time in a decade, a hybrid match – using a mix of rugby league and union rules – was staged. Is this a cheap gimmick or a glimpse into the future?

Sport

65 h. ago AFL stars Dion Prestia, Steven May charged over Boxing Day fight at Sorrento

Premiership star Dion Prestia says he will “strenuously defend” himself after he and Demons defender Steven May were charged over an incident in 2024.

Sport